Abington MA

Abington is a small bedroom community of 13,000 people some 12 miles southof Boston. The town was famous as part of the shoe industry and, asrecently as 1986, had a working dairy farm. Today, though the town’s rootsin manufacturing and agriculture have given way to a primarily residentialcommunity character, several small and medium size businesses flourishwithin the boundaries of the quiet town.

The town was founded in 1712 and although it has experienced substantialgrowth over the last several decades, the community retains a great deal ofopen space and a rural feeling. Residents are proud of the parks andrecreation facilities which have produced several fine athletes. Inaddition, the growth of the town has not diminished the local spirit.There are several active civic organizations; annual celebrations includeeverything from an enthusiastic St. Patrick’s Day parade to a huge 4th ofJuly celebration attracting thousands from the South Shore.Abington enjoys a fine school system and full time fire and policedepartments. Town facilities also include a water department, sewerdepartment, public library and municipal golf course.

The future of Abington remains bright as development continues. Residentsbelieve that future growth is certain to be spurred on when the Old ColonyRailroad, which will connect the town to Boston by rail, is reactivated.In addition, the town will have its own commuter rail station. Abingtonkeeps an eye on the potential for development that lies on the horizon. Atthe same time, the town keeps its feet planted firmly on the ground in adesire to maintain the high quality of life that makes Abington a specialplace to live.