State confirms spotted lanternfly infestation

From Webster News

• Invasive lanternfly confirmed in Webster. Massachusetts agricultural officials have confirmed the invasive spotted lanternfly has reached Webster, and the town is asking residents to watch for and report sightings.Webster News
• Route 16 construction expected to finish by spring 2027. Town officials say the ongoing Route 16 construction project, underway for months, is now expected to wrap up by spring 2027, according to an update posted this week.Webster News

Coming up

• Mon, Oct 19, 7:00 p.m.: Webster's fall town meeting set for Monday. Webster's Board of Selectmen have called an Annual Town Meeting for Monday, Oct. 19 at 7 p.m. at Bartlett High School, 52 Lake Parkway.Town of Webster
• Mon, Oct 19, 10:00 a.m.: Library offers crafts session Monday morning. The Gladys E. Kelly Library's Library for All: Crafts program runs from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 19 for residents of all ages.Gladys E. Kelly Library
• Mon, Oct 19, 4:00 p.m.: Creators Club makes mosaic toadstool art Monday. Kids can join the library's Creators Club to make mosaic toadstool art from 4 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 19 at the Gladys E. Kelly Library.Gladys E. Kelly Library
• Mon, Oct 19, 5:30 p.m.: Library holds tween game night Monday evening. Tweens can play board games at the Gladys E. Kelly Library from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Oct. 19.Gladys E. Kelly Library
• Tue, Oct 20, 4:00 p.m.: Kim the LEGO Lady visits library Tuesday. Kim the LEGO Lady brings a hands-on building program to the Gladys E. Kelly Library from 4 to 5 p.m. on Oct. 20.Gladys E. Kelly Library
• Wed, Oct 21: Bartlett soccer faces University Park Wednesday. Bartlett High School's soccer team plays University Park of Worcester in a non-conference match on Oct. 21, according to MaxPreps.MaxPreps
• Thu, Oct 22, 6:00 p.m.: Library's Puzz Fest kicks off Halloween week. The Gladys E. Kelly Library hosts Puzz Fest: Halloween Edition from 6 to 8 p.m. on Oct. 22 for puzzle fans of all ages.Gladys E. Kelly Library
• Fri, Oct 23, 10:00 a.m.: Library offers crafts session Friday morning. The Gladys E. Kelly Library's Library for All: Crafts program returns from 10 a.m. to noon on Oct. 23.Gladys E. Kelly Library

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