From March 10th, 2025 to April 13th, 2025, there will be a vehicle weight limit of 10 tons on all Masthope roadways. This prohibition period for heavy vehicles is to help protect road structure from damage due to sensitive subsurface thaw conditions. Damage done to roads during the spring thaw as a result of heavy vehicles will be subject to fines. We appreciate your cooperation.

The spongy moth, Lymantria dispar (formerly known as the “gypsy moth”) is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It was inadvertently introduced to North America in New England in 1869 and has since spread westward. Over time, the spongy moth has become one of the most important insect pests of forest and shade trees in the eastern U.S. The larva (caterpillar) is the destructive life stage that feeds on foliage which can result in defoliation. Repeated defoliation can weaken trees, resulting in greater susceptibility to disease and other insect pests. Spongy moth caterpillars can also be a… Read More »