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Lanternflys Land in Medway

The Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) has confirmed the presence of the invasive Spotted Lanternfly (nymph stage) here in Medway.
Are they dangerous to people or pets? No! They do not bite or sting.  They gather in large numbers, damage trees/plants (like maples, grapevines, and hops), and leave behind a sticky residue.  You may see state (MDAR) or federal (USDA) surveyors out in town checking trees to map the area. If you spot one, don't let it ride! Take a photo and report it directly to MDAR’s reporting tool
Link to public service announcements about spotted lanternfly are on the Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources YouTube page.

Trash Pickup Delayed Yet Again in Franklin

Update from Waste Management 8:30pm 7/31/26:  "Today's trash collection was not completed. Trucks are scheduled to come to town tomorrow to complete the collection. See the highlighted map for affected areas. Additionally, there are a few stops on Maple Street that are not shown on the map - but those areas will also be collected tomorrow. We apologize for the inconvenience."


Could MA Be Next?
Rhode Island Secretary of State Gregg Amore has reluctantly asked the Division of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to audit records covering the first two years of the state’s contract with Idemia, the company now under scrutiny for a software glitch in New Jersey where 6,600 noncitizens were registered to vote.

A Medway Connection -- to Halucinogenic Mushrooms

According to a report recently published in The East Hampton Star (Long Island) a Medway man is facing a felony charge for possession of a hallucinogen.  On July 21, town police stopped Angelo Sia, 39, for a traffic infraction. The driver, who could not produce a valid driver’s license, had three clear bags in the car containing “dried white fungus material,” which was later found to be psilocybin, a drug found in some species of mushrooms, that can cause hallucinations. 

Armed and Extremely Dangerous

The Woonsocket Police Department has an active arrest warrant for Ole
Curet in connection with a shooting incident that occurred in
Woonsocket on July 12, 2026. Do not approach this individual, Ole
Curet is considered armed and extremely dangerous. If you see Ole
Curet immediately call 911. Do not attempt to contact, confront or
apprehend him yourself.