Callery pear trees, best known for the Bradford variety, debuted in the United States in 1908 at the Arnold Arboretum. Now the species is facing a possible ban in Massachusetts.
Holyoke is now one of a handful of cities and towns home to the invasive spotted lanternfly. The species known to be a nuisance, wreaking havoc on plants and putting a damper on outdoor activities.
Spotted lanternflies, while not new to Massachusetts, are being found in more communities across the commonwealth. Worcester this month became the fourth to.