Abington Health Department

09/09/2025

Please note: The Health Department office will be closed until Monday, September 15th as our staff attends the annual Massachusetts National Environmental Health Association conference. If you need assistance, you can leave a voicemail at (781)982-2119 or email our Health Agent at cschultz@abingtonma.gov.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

The Massachusetts Environmental Health Association (MEHA) is an affiliate of the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA), which was incorporated in 1937. MEHA was established in 1948 and is a non-profit […]

09/05/2025

This week when you're shopping, buy any extra medical items, supplies, and a first aid kit so that you have the things you may need to stay safe during an emergency.
http://bit.ly/MEMAEmergencyKit

09/04/2025

Buy at least one item for an emergency kit for your car - things you may need in
winter and year round: phone charger, first aid kit, food, flashlight, tools, and more:
http://bit.ly/2N7koih

08/28/2025

📢 Compost Site Update 📢
The Abington Compost Site will be CLOSED this weekend (8/30/2025).
We’re working hard to keep this valuable service open every weekend, but we need your help! 🌱
The Health Department is seeking community volunteers to assist with staffing the site. Just a few hours of your time can make a big difference in keeping the compost site available for residents.
👉 Interested in volunteering? Contact the Abington Health Department at 781-982-2119 to sign up.
Thank you for supporting this important community resource!

08/28/2025

TRASH DELAY
Please note, there will be no trash pick up on Monday September 1 as we observe Labor Day.
All Monday routes will be serviced on Tuesday (9/2). All subsequent routes will be delayed one day.

08/26/2025

08/25/2025

📢Mosquito Truck-Based Adulticide Spraying Notification 📢

On 8/26/25, the following Abington streets are scheduled to be sprayed (per resident or town request)

Spraying is conducted between 2 AM and sunrise.

Andrew Ford Way
Dorsey Street
Groveland Street
Jennings Drive
John L Sullivan Way
Lincoln Street
Old Farm Road
Plymouth Street
Presidential Drive
Rockland Street
Russell Lane
Thayer Street

Residents can request spraying by visiting: https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/7d7a447718034598ba13ca970f1a8069

To get more information call 781-585-5450 or visit: https://www.plymouthmosquito.org/

Important: Homeowners wishing to exclude their property from these applications can do so by visiting here: https://www.mass.gov/how-to/how-to-request-an-exclusion-or-opt-out-from-wide-area-pesticide-applications

If you have any questions, please contact the Plymouth County Mosquito Control Project directly at 781-585-5450 during office hours (Mon-Fri, 7 AM – 2:30 PM).

Service Request Submission Form for public entry of Service Requests

08/21/2025

📢 Compost Site Update 📢

The Abington Compost Site will be CLOSED this weekend (8/23/2025).

We’re working hard to keep this valuable service open every weekend, but we need your help! 🌱
The Health Department is seeking community volunteers to assist with staffing the site. Just a few hours of your time can make a big difference in keeping the compost site available for residents.

👉 Interested in volunteering? Contact the Abington Health Department at 781-982-2119 to sign up.

Thank you for supporting this important community resource!

08/21/2025

Eastern Equine Encephalitis Risk Level Update: Moved To Moderate for Abington

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has raised Abington’s risk level for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) to Moderate, following positive mosquito samples in nearby communities.

At this time, no human cases and no positive mosquito samples have been reported in Abington.

We remind residents to take precautions to protect against mosquito bites:

🦟 Use insect repellent whenever outdoors

👕 Wear long sleeves and pants when possible

🌅 Avoid peak mosquito hours (dusk to dawn)

💧 Eliminate standing water around your home

🏠 Maintain window and door screens to keep mosquitoes out

For more information on EEE and mosquito prevention, visit: www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito

08/19/2025

The fall schedule for Household Hazardous Waste is out!

08/13/2025

🚨 West Nile Virus Found in Abington Mosquito Sample 🚨

The MA Dept. of Public Health has confirmed mosquitos collected in Abington on Aug. 4, 2025 have tested positive for West Nile Virus. No human cases reported.

Protect yourself:
🦟 Use repellent with DEET, picaridin, IR3535, or oil of lemon eucalyptus
🌇 Avoid dusk-to-dawn outdoor activity when mosquitoes are most active
👕 Wear long sleeves, pants, and socks outdoors
🏠 Repair window/door screens
💧 Eliminate standing water around your home

Mosquito spraying: Plymouth County Mosquito Control will be spraying townwide the morning of Friday, Aug. 15, 2025.

More info: www.mass.gov/dph/mosquito

08/13/2025

This week's hot and humid temperatures will peak today. Also, isolated strong thunderstorms are possible after 2pm today.
Take precautions to keep you, your loved ones and pets safe.
Heat causes the most weather-related deaths in the United States.
Learn the signs of heat exhaustion, heat stroke and heat safety tips:
https://www.mass.gov/info-details/extreme-heat-safety-tips