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In a world riddled with $9 lattes, The Brew — Abington's newest coffee shop — is a welcome relief.

Nestled right off N. Quincy Street on the border of Abington and Brockton, The Brew opened its doors to the public on Monday, July 14. It's a craft coffee shop managed and operated by a handful of ex-Dunkin' employees who sought to prioritize — quite literally — coffee.

Rebecca Stewart runs the show. She's the visionary for the operation and manages the shop's day-to-day. She worked at Dunkin' for 20 years and jumped at the opportunity to operate a shop that emphasizes coffee as a craft.

"Coffee kickstarts your day. There's nothing worse than kickstarting your day with an awful coffee," Stewart said. "We want to give everyone what they're looking for. We don't want anyone leaving with a drink they're not happy with."

'We have a great crew'

The menu blends traditional coffee shop staples with fun twists on basic brews. There are macchiatos and americanos and lattes — priced starting at $4.70 nonetheless, but there are also signature brews like a pistachio cold brew and The Brew's best seller: the iced banana mocha.

Though still in its infancy, The Brew is already a smooth operator. Despite a constant flow of customers when the Enterprise visited, there was no lag time and orders were flying out from behind the counter. Part of the reason? Familiarity: the staff at The Brew had already worked together at Dunkin'.

"We have a great crew," Stewart said. "Everyone's very confident in their ability to make drinks. They already know how to work the machines and all that stuff."

While the coffee is the spiritual north star of the Brew, it's also physically the focus. Walking through the doors, chalkboard menu, subway tile backsplash and coffee machines immediately catch your eye. Only when you turn back over your left shoulder might you notice the seating area behind you.

"We spent so much time putting our thoughts into the menu, that we almost opened without having a lobby ready," Stewart laughed. Even if the sitting area was completed at the last minute, its wooden tables make The Brew an ideal location to get some work done while sipping on coffee.

'Endless possibilities'

While Stewart and the staff at The Brew are still getting settled into a rhythm at the new spot, they're keeping an eye to the future. Their building has an industrial kitchen in the back, something Stewart wants to take advantage of soon. Egg and cheese sandwiches will be added to the menu shortly, joining the current ranks of bagels, muffins and other classic coffee shop snacks. "We have a full-blown kitchen out back, so we've got endless possibilities," she said.

But for Stewart and the crew at The Brew, they're taking it one day at a time. In a location with frequent turnover, they realized The Brew was always going to be an uphill battle. They're just grateful for the support they've received thus far.

"I expected us to start off slow and grow," Stewart said. "We have our challenges. We're set back from the road. We don't have a drive through, and we have a Dunkin' right next store. Obviously, the odds are against us. But seeing the amount of support we've had so far, it takes the burden away a little bit."

The Brew is located at 201 N Quincy St. in Abington. It's open from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. seven days a week.

A boil-water advisory is in effect for six towns across the South Shore after the Abington Rockland Joint Water Works found E. coli and total coliform bacteria in drinking water samples.

The advisory went into effect on Thursday, May 16, and applies to residents and businesses in Abington, Rockland, Pembroke, Hanson, Hingham and Whitman. Officials said the situation is a violation of federal drinking water standards and poses a potential public health risk, especially for people with weakened immune systems, young children and the elderly.

Officials said two routine water samples collected on May 12 tested positive for total coliform bacteria. A follow-up round of six repeat samples conducted two days later ended with one sample testing positive for both total coliform and E. coli bacteria.

Water advisory for 6 South Shore towns: What should residents do?

All water used for drinking, cooking, brushing teeth, making ice or washing dishes must be brought to a rolling boil for at least one full minute or substituted with bottled water.

"We understand the inconvenience this may cause, and we are working diligently to resolve the issue within 48 to 72 hours,” said Kristel Cameron, superintendent of the Abington Rockland Joint Water Works.

Officials are conducting extensive testing throughout the entire water system, including all sources, treatment plants, and distribution points. Chlorination levels have been increased, and flushing of the water mains is currently underway to reduce contamination risk, according to the boil-water notice.

How long should you boil water to be safe from e. coli?

Vigorous boiling for at least one full minute is the safest and most effective method of disinfection.

Use bottled water if you don't want to boil water for all uses

Using bottled water is an option if you don't want to boil your water.

Remember to use the bottled water for everything, including:

What is E. coli?

"E. coli are bacteria whose presence indicates that the water may be contaminated with human or animal wastes."

What are symptoms if you've been infected by e. coli?

Symptoms of an e. coli infection include:

Short-term effects, such as diarrhea, cramps, nausea, headaches, or other symptoms. They may pose a greater health risk for infants, young children, the elderly, and people with severely compromised immune systems.

When to call the doctor if you're worried about e. coli infection

The CDC suggested calling the doctor if you think you've been infected by e. coli if you have:

Who is more likely to be infected by E. coli?

According to the CDC, people at an increased risk for E. coli infection include:

How to get more information about the water issue at the Abington Rockland Joint Water Works

For more information, contact Abington Rockland Joint Water Works Superintendent Kristel Cameron at 781-878-0901.

General guidelines on ways to lessen the risk of infection by microbes are available from the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791 or the EPA's ground water and drinking water website at Epa.gov/ground-water-and-drinking-water.