The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources has confirmed a spotted lanternfly infestation in Princeton, and the town's Environmental Action Committee has issued a Green News Alert explaining the insect's life stages and how residents can help manage it.
Princeton's Environmental Action Committee collected 1,210 pounds of textiles at an Oct. 18 drive at the Princeton Municipal Light Department, with items to be donated, resold or recycled through a partnership with Helpsy.
The Town of Princeton announced Oct. 18 that the state Department of Conservation and Recreation has opened a public comment period on its Leominster State Forest Trail Master Plan, open through Oct. 22.
The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources confirmed a population of the invasive spotted lanternfly in Princeton after resident reports in September and October. The town is asking residents and businesses to report sightings as surveyors check trees this fall and winter.
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