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Select Board; July 20, 2026

Published: Jul 20, 2026

Meeting

Zoning And Land UseMixed Use

First Baptist Church Granted License for Playground on Town Land

The Board approved a licensing agreement for the First Baptist Church to use a portion of town land for a playground. The church already has a 99-year lease for some town property, including part of the parking lot. The new agreement allows them to expand onto additional town land for a fenced playground, primarily for their daycare. Legal counsel advised caution regarding public access to prevent potential damage by non-church groups. The licensing agreement is for 20 years.

Parks & EnvironmentInfrastructure

Boston Bruins Foundation Partners for New Street Hockey Rink at Arnold Park

The Board approved a licensing agreement for the Arnold Park Street Hockey Rink with the Boston Bruins Foundation. The Foundation donated $50,000 towards the project, which will feature the Boston Bruins insignia in the center of the rink. This agreement is necessary to comply with procurement laws. The rink is expected to open in two weeks, and the Bruins will hold a grand opening event with a clinic. The project has been in development for years, with contributions from various town entities and the Bruins.

Hiring & ProcurementOther

Town Manager Reports on Procurement, Hiring, and Budget Planning

The Town Manager provided an update on various procurement and hiring activities. This included hosting bidders for Memorial Field bathrooms, with RFP deadline approaching. Two candidates were interviewed for Health Agent, but the position will be reposted with a more competitive salary. RFPs are being prepared for JV baseball field netting and installation. A new trash and recycling contract was signed. Issues at 2011 North Quincy Street were resolved. Public records requests are being processed. The town is seeking donations for Arnold Street Park picnic tables/benches and posting ads for Payroll Clerk and Administrative Clerks. The process to inventory all town property and work on the FY28 budget and a three-year look ahead budget is underway.

UtilitiesInfrastructure

Water Commission Gains Two New Members, Addressing Water Supply Concerns

The Board appointed two new members to the Abington Water Commission. Cory Dalton was nominated and appointed, with his expertise as a licensed master plumber noted as valuable for maintenance and best practices. Richard Mullen was also appointed, bringing extensive experience from his time on a public utilities commission in Alaska, including electric, telephone, water, and sewer utilities. The discussion also touched upon challenges in maintaining quorum due to current board size and the ongoing issue of water supply, with candidates discussing potential solutions like the Brockton desalination plant and MWR, though acknowledging the need for expert assessment.

Transparency And GovernanceOther

Town Board Reviews Decades of Executive Session Minutes for Public Release

The Board entered into executive session to review minutes from past executive sessions to determine if any or all of them could be made public, as required by law, following a public records request for minutes dating back to 1975. This process is ongoing and will occur on a rolling basis. The purpose is to comply with updated Open Meeting Law requirements and address a lodged complaint, ensuring no nefarious activity but rather catching up on previously overlooked releases.

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