South Abington Township
Pennsylvania
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Shady Lane Road Detour February 26 to March 5
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South Abington is voted the best place to live in Lackawanna County by the Scranton Times. Our school district is ranked #1 along with our police and fire services.
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Our History
South Abington Township was created in 1867 when the larger Abington region was split into north and south parcels. It is the largest municipality in “The Abingtons”, and third largest in Lackawanna County. The Township celebrated its 150th Anniversary in 2017.
Happening Now
Bailey Street Culvert Replacement
Please be advised that the culvert replacement on Bailey Street & Shady Lane Road is scheduled to begin on Monday, February 17, 2025. During this time, Bailey Street will not be accessible via Shady Lane Rd., you will need to use Leach Street as the entrance and...
Christmas Tree Recycling
Christmas Tree Recycling has been scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2025
Tree Branches/Brush
South Abington Township will not be picking up branches from the recent storm from resident's properties. JP Mascaro will take if cut into 3 ft sections and bundled so one man can lift into the truck, leave a few w/ weekly trash. This process is already in place for...
2024 LEAF COLLECTION
South Abington Residents, the scheduled leaf pickup will be: Saturday, October 26 and Saturday, November 16 Four (4) bundles per household, (20 bags total) and leaves MUST be in leaf paper bags. Bags are to be used on these two dates only, they will not be picked up...
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We search all over Northeastern Pennsylvania for a place to relocate our family since my husband was transfered to the area. We found the Abington School District and have been super happy to have purchase a home here. The community has tons to offer and the police and fire department is awesome.