Abington: Town Manager’s future could be decided tonight

The town of Abington may soon be looking for a new Town Manager.

Town Manager John D’Agostino’s contract is up in April and a decision could be reached as early as tonight on his future.

Selectmen are scheduled to vote whether to reappoint him when they meet at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall.

D’Agostino got himself in hot water with the town when he applied last April for a job in Key West, Florida, as city manager, without getting permission from the selectmen.

That, selectmen say, is a violation of his contract with the town.

D’Agostino’s contract with the town pays him more than $120,000 a year.

Last spring, the Board of Assessors gave D’Agostino a no-confidence vote because of disagreements over the town’s budget.

Just last week, the Finance Committee got involved and members were scheduled to meet this past weekend concerning D’Agostino’s reappointment.

That meeting was abruptly cancelled with no explanation given.

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