New Adaptive Basketball Program Launches Winter Sign-Ups
Abington, MA · November 11, 2026
Watching the flags line Central Avenue this morning is the best excuse to pause before the Wednesday rush begins. Take a moment today to thank the veterans who keep our corner of the Commonwealth running.
The Lead
A new community partnership between Abington Youth Basketball and Abington Youth Adaptive Sports will bring inclusive basketball programming to local children this winter. The joint effort aims to give youth of all physical and developmental abilities a dedicated court to learn drills, build confidence, and play alongside peers on Sunday mornings beginning December 6.
Organizers designed the weekly clinics to remove barriers that frequently keep children with mobility challenges or sensory needs on the sidelines of traditional youth leagues. Volunteer coaches and peer helpers will run modified scrimmages, adaptive drills, and skill-building stations tailored to each child's individual pace.
Online registration opened this week for local families. Coordinators are asking parents to complete sign-ups ahead of Thanksgiving so team rosters and volunteer mentor pairings can be locked in before the December tip-off.
Local Pulse
Town Hall Solicits Resident Cost-Saving Proposals City Hall A newly launched digital form invites residents to submit practical ideas for municipal operational efficiencies and revenue savings.
Senior Center Luncheon Honors 120 Local Veterans Community The Council on Aging and high school student musicians celebrated dozens of service members Monday with awards and lunch.
Today's Outlook
- High 55°F · Low 43°F — Overcast
- Keep a warm jacket handy under the gray skies for any midday outdoor walks.
What's On Around Town
Today
Veterans Day Luncheon D'Ann's Restaurant & Banquets (340 Centre Ave), 11:00 AM–4:00 PM · Free Complimentary meals served to all military veterans and active-duty service members.
Veterans Day Ceremony Mary Wales Holbrook Park (50 North Franklin St), Holbrook, 11:00 AM · Free Annual outdoor tribute featuring remarks, wreath placement, and neighborhood reflection.
Music Bingo (Singo) D'Ann's Restaurant & Banquets (340 Centre Ave), 6:30 PM · Free Casual name-that-tune games with food and drink specials for all ages.
Tomorrow
- Registered Preschool Storytime Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 11:15 AM–12:00 PM · Free
- Adult Craft Night Abington Public Library (600 Gliniewicz Way), 6:30–8:00 PM · Free
- Trivia Night D'Ann's Restaurant & Banquets (340 Centre Ave), 7:00 PM · Free
Friday
- Library Trustees Meeting Whitman Public Library (100 Webster St), Whitman, 10:30 AM · Free
- Open Lounge & Shuffleboard Whitman Knights of Columbus (1195 Bedford St), Whitman, 6:00–11:00 PM
Spotlight & Story
- The Bridgewater Purchase Price
- In 1649, colonial agents acquired the ancestral tract encompassing modern Abington from Wampanoag leader Massasoit. The deeded purchase price: exactly 7 coats, 9 hatchets, 8 hoes, 20 knives, 4 moose skins, and 16 and a half yards of cotton fabric.
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