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Sharon confirmed its first spotted lanternfly infestation on Sept. 1, state and local officials said. The Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources verified the invasive, tree- and crop-damaging insect within town limits, according to a notice posted on the town's website. Supe…

Sharon voters headed to Sharon High School's gymnasium Tuesday for the Massachusetts State Primary, with polls open 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. The town's website reiterated the single polling location and pointed residents to the clerk's office for early-voting and vote-by-mail questions. The nig…

Sharon's Bay Road remains under detour through Sept. 11 as public works crews continue nearby construction work. The town's website confirms the closure began Aug. 6 and will run for more than five weeks, adding to a stretch of ongoing roadwork that also included Sunday night's overnigh…

Sharon will close South Walpole Street overnight this weekend for bridge construction work. The town announced a full detour in both directions of the South Walpole Street work zone starting Sunday, Aug. 30 at 8 p.m. and running until 5 a.m. Monday, so crews can pour bridge substructure…

Sharon completed repaving and restriping the main parking lot at Memorial Beach, the town announced this week. The project, handled through the town's public works operation, refreshes one of the busiest access points to Lake Massapoag as the town also continues managing an ongoing Bay …