Abington Board of Health

02/25/2026

TRASH REMINDER: While we appreciate that residents are dealing with limited space and options due to the amount of snow, please do not place trash totes one in front of the other. It is not safe for our drivers to leave their vehicles. If one barrel is placed in front of the other, that is the only one that will be emptied.

Thank you in advance for your cooperation. We'll get through this!

02/25/2026

TRASH REMINDER: Due to the unprecedented snowfall, trash routes have been delayed. The adjusted schedule is:
Monday (2/23) routes will be delayed until next Monday (3/2).
Tuesday (2/24) routes will be picked up on Wednesday (2/25). All other routes will be delayed one day.

We realize this is not ideal, and we recognize that many people are having difficulty getting their trash to the curb. Everyone is doing the best they can. Please continue to make sure barrels are out by 7am and accessible to the drivers, which means not placed on top of or behind snow mounds.

If your pick up is missed, it is unlikely we will be able to send trucks back. Please bear with us. Your patience and cooperation is greatly appreciated.

02/24/2026

Tonight’s Board of Health meeting has been canceled. The board will next meet on March 4th.

02/24/2026

**Emergency Shelter Update:
The Emergency Shelter at the Senior Center will remain open until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24th. Additionally, the Abington Police Department Community Room is available if needed.
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The Abington Police Department continues to strongly advise residents to remain off the roadways unless travel is absolutely necessary. Compliance is critical to maintaining public safety during this storm.

Current conditions remain hazardous. Roadways are still snow-covered and untreated in some areas, visibility is reduced due to blowing snow and wind, and there is an increased risk to drivers, first responders, and public safety crews. Emergency services and DPW resources continue to be diverted to assist stranded vehicles.

Emergency Parking Ban Extended:
The Emergency Parking Ban has been extended through Wednesday, February 25th, at 6:00 a.m. to allow DPW crews to continue snow removal and cleanup operations on streets and sidewalks. Vehicles parked on town roadways during this time may be subject to ticketing and/or towing.

Emergency Shelter Update:
The Emergency Shelter at the Senior Center will remain open until 12:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24th. Additionally, the Abington Police Department Community Room is available if needed.

Town Office & School Closures:
Abington Town Hall, Abington Public Library, and the Senior Center will be closed on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. All municipal buildings will reopen on Wednesday morning at 8:30 a.m.

Abington Public Schools will also be closed on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026.

Trash & Recycling Update:
Trash and recycling collection has been adjusted as follows:

- Today’s routes will be picked up next Monday
- Tuesday routes will be picked up Wednesday
- All remaining routes will be delayed by one day

Power Outage Reporting:
Residents are reminded to report power outages directly to National Grid. Do NOT call 9-1-1 to report outages.

- National Grid Electric Customer Service: 800-322-3223
- National Grid Outage Reporting Hotline: 800-465-1212
- National Grid Gas Customer Service: 800-640-1595

For emergency assistance, please call 911 for Police or Fire.

Updates will continue to be posted as conditions change. Please visit Town of Abington MA at www.abingtonma.gov for the latest information.

Thank you for your continued cooperation and for helping keep Abington safe during this storm.

The Town of Abington, Massachusetts .

02/23/2026

TRASH UPDATE: We have been notified by Boston Carting that there will be no trash pick up tomorrow, Tuesday 2/24.

Monday (2/23) routes will be delayed until next Monday (3/2).

Tuesday (2/24) routes will be picked up on Wednesday (2/25). All other routes will be delayed one day.

We apologize for any inconvenience. The important thing is to keep our drivers safe and ensure our DPW can do their work. Your cooperation and understanding is appreciated.

02/22/2026

STATE OF EMERGENCY DECLARED – TOWN OF ABINGTON

Due to the pending winter blizzard expected to impact the Commonwealth of Massachusetts beginning Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, through Tuesday morning with significant snowfall and peak wind conditions anticipated, the Abington Select Board has declared a State of Emergency for the Town of Abington.

Effective: 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 22nd, 2026
Until: 6:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24th, 2026

The following actions have been implemented:

The Town of Abington will implement an Emergency Parking Ban beginning tonight, Sunday, February 22nd, 2026 at 8:00 pm and remaining in effect through Tuesday, February 24th, 2026 at 6:00 AM. All on-street parking is prohibited. This ban is in addition to the current overnight parking ban already in effect. Vehicles parked on town roadways may be subject to ticketing and/or towing.

All Liquor and Ma*****na Licenses within the Town are suspended from 9:00 p.m., Sunday, February 22nd, 2026, until 8:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 24th, 2026. Failure to comply may result in revocation of the respective license.

The Abington Senior Center will open as an Emergency Shelter on Sunday, February 22nd at 8:00 p.m. and remain open until Monday, February 23rd, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. for residents who lose power and heat.

Abington Public Schools will be closed on Monday, February 23rd, 2026.

Trash and recycling collection will be delayed due to the storm. No trash or recycling pickup on Monday, February 23rd, 2026.

The Select Board Meeting scheduled for Monday, February 23rd, 2026, is cancelled.

Town Hall will be closed Monday, February 23rd, 2026, and is expected to reopen at noon on Tuesday, February 24th, 2026, provided access is available.
The National Weather Service warns that travel may be extremely hazardous. We strongly urge residents to:
Refrain from unnecessary travel
Stay home if possible
Do not drive over downed wires or tree limbs
If a power line falls on your vehicle, remain inside and call 9-1-1.
To report power outages, please contact National Grid directly. Do NOT call 9-1-1 to report outages.
National Grid Electric Customer Service: 800-322-3223
National Grid Outage Reporting Hotline: 800-465-1212
National Grid Gas Customer Service: 800-640-1595
For Emergency Assistance, please call 911 for Police or Fire. Updates will be posted as conditions change. Visit www.abingtonma.gov for updates and other information.

The Town of Abington, Massachusetts .

02/22/2026

The Senior Center will be open as an Emergency Shelter/ Warming Center from 8pm tonight until 6pm Monday.

02/22/2026

BLIZZARD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7
AM EST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Blizzard conditions expected. Total snow accumulations between 18 and 25 inches. Winds gusting as high as 75 mph.

* WHERE...Portions of eastern, northeastern, and southeastern Massachusetts and northern and southern Rhode Island.

* WHEN...From 4 PM this afternoon to 7 AM EST Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause sporadic power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Areas of blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility. The hazardous conditions could impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Very strong winds could cause
extensive tree damage.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

02/22/2026

There will be no trash and recycling collection this Monday, February 23rd due to the forecast severe weather.

Monday (2/23) routes will be collected on Tuesday, all other routes will be delayed one day.

If there are any updates or changes to the collection route, we will send out notification.

If you have any questions please call the Board of Health at 781-982-2119

Thank you for your cooperation.

02/22/2026