Abington Board of Health

05/02/2026

05/01/2026

We almost forgot!
Curbside yard waste collection is next week! Yard waste will be picked up on your regular trash day. Paper bags or inside trash barrels ( but not your regular trash barrel) will be accepted. No plastic bags, no brush, no rocks or dirt.

05/01/2026

What does local public health do? Oh, just a few things....

04/30/2026

A huge thank you and well wishes to our Health Agent, Chris Schultz, whose last day with Abington is Friday. Chris has been the Health Agent for the last four years, and will be missed.

In addition to being the Health Agent, Chris was in charge of the BOH social media. As such, this page will be winding down and most likely be inactive after this weekend. Thank you for following along!

04/30/2026

The Abington Board of Health will hold a public hearing to receive input on proposed health regulations concerning:

• Banning of Kratom, Synthetic Cannabinoids and Novel Intoxicants

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 - 5:00 PM

Abington Town Hall – Buckley Room

500 Gliniewicz Way, Abington, MA 02351

These proposed regulations are being considered under the Board of Health’s authority pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 111, Section 31, and are intended to address public health, sanitation, and nuisance prevention.

All interested residents are encouraged to attend and provide comment. The full draft regulations and supporting materials are available through the Abington Health Department.

Send a message to learn more

04/29/2026

Key Provisions of SAPHE 2.0

Establishment of Minimum Standards: All local boards of health are required to meet foundational, standardized public health protections.

Service Sharing (Cross-Jurisdictional): The legislation incentivizes municipalities to form regional partnerships to share staff and resources, increasing efficiency and capacity.

Uniform Data System: Introduction of Metrik, a new, standardized data collection and reporting platform for improved, real-time public health monitoring across the state.

Funding Mechanism: Ensures dedicated state funding to support municipalities in reaching these new benchmarks.

04/28/2026

SAPHE 2.0 (State Action for Public Health Excellence) is a Massachusetts law signed in November 2024 that modernizes local public health by setting minimum standards, creating a uniform data system (Metrik), promoting cross-jurisdictional sharing, and providing state funding. It aims to ensure equitable, high-quality public health services across all municipalities, building on the 2020 SAPHE 1.0 act.

04/27/2026

Removing a tick safely is important! Common tick removal myths, such as using Vaseline, alcohol, nail polish, or heat (matches) to make them "back out," are ineffective and dangerous. These methods often irritate the tick, causing it to regurgitate saliva and gut contents into your bloodstream, which significantly increases the risk of transmitting diseases.

04/26/2026