Archives for July 2018

In an effort to improve pedestrian access in the downtown area, a new crosswalk sign has been installed in front of Town Hall on South Street.  The new sign features a pedestrian detector designed by Migma Systems, Inc. of Walpole, Mass.  When a pedestrian approaches the crosswalk, the detector activates a sensor and starts a flashing light to alert motorists. A solar panel keeps the sign charged.  Wrentham Highway Division Manager, Ron Lilja, coordinated the sign installation on a trial basis.  According to Mr. Lilja, if the feedback is positive, the Town can move forward to purchase the system.

 

Our deepest condolences go the family of fallen Weymouth Police Officer Michael Chesna who died in the line of duty protecting his community.  We send a message of support to the Chesna family and Weymouth Police Department as they lay their brother to rest.

The following is an important message about Medicare Fraud from the Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office:

“New Medicare cards with new Medicare Numbers are now being mailed. Your new card will automatically come. You do not need to do anything as long as your address is up to date. If you need to update your address, visit your My Social Security Account at https://www.ssa.gov/myaccount. Visit to sign up to receive an email when your new Medicare card has been mailed. The website also features a map of where mailing has been completed, where Medicare is mailing now and where it will be mailing soon. According to the map, Medicare will be mailing to Massachusetts soon.

Scam artists may try to get personal information by contacting you about your new card. Medicare will never call you and ask you to give personal or private information in order for your new card to be issued. If someone asks you for your information, for money, or threatens to cancel your health benefits if you do not share your personal information, hang up and call Medicare at 1-800-633-4227.”

 

Lake Pearl will be chemically treated to control nuisance and invasive aquatic vegetation on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

The lake is closed to all water uses (including, swimming, fishing and boating) on day of treatment (Tuesday, July 17, 2018) only.  This work is being performed for the Town of Wrentham, Board of Selectmen by SOLitude Lake Management of Shrewsbury.  The project is being undertaken pursuant to permits issued by MassDEP and the Wrentham Conservation Commission.