Spencer Announces 2026 Herbicide Application Program

The town of Spencer will begin herbicide applications this year as part of ongoing vegetation management, according to a News Flash posting from Town Hall, while the summer concert series continues to bring residents out for warm-weather programming.

TOWN HALL

Town officials announced that Spencer will initiate herbicide applications in 2026, according to a notice posted to the town's official News Flash feed. The posting did not specify treatment locations or timing in detail, but residents with questions about the program are directed to contact Town Hall. The announcement follows the town's recent wildfire smoke guidance for outdoor workers, issued earlier this week amid ongoing summer air-quality concerns.

The Board of Selectmen is scheduled to meet Monday, July 27, according to the town's online calendar.

COMMUNITY & ARTS

The town has posted its 2026 Summer Concert List, according to Town Hall's News Flash feed, continuing a seasonal tradition of outdoor musical programming for residents. Specific dates and performers were not detailed in the posting itself, but residents are encouraged to check the town website for the full schedule.

At the Richard Sugden Library, the summer reading program remains underway for all ages, according to the library's website. The library continues to offer its regular slate of adult, teen, and children's programming, along with museum passes and meeting room access, as part of its ongoing summer schedule.

COMING UP

The Board of Selectmen meets Monday, July 27, at Town Hall.

The Richard Sugden Library's summer reading program for all ages continues through the season, with regular hours Monday (10 a.m.-7 p.m.), Tuesday and Wednesday (10 a.m.-5 p.m.), Thursday (10 a.m.-7 p.m.), and Saturday (10 a.m.-2 p.m.).