Erving State Forest News Today

WARWICK — Despite the town enduring a microburst that caused severe damage to private residences, traffic impediments and a day-long power outage, Fire Chief Joe Larson said he does not expect Thursday’s storm to financially devastate the town.Lasting...

More than 1,000 customers were left without power in the region Thursday afternoon as severe thunderstorms quickly ripped through the area and tore down trees and power lines.Lasting less than an hour, storms quickly moved through eastern Franklin...

Swimming areas being monitored for safety Bacteria tests have yet to clear the swimming and recreation area in Greenfield, which has been closed to swimming since June 24. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ Laurel Lake in Erving State Forest was open for swimming Tuesday, with a lifeguard on duty. Laurel Lake in Erving State Forest was open for swimming Tuesday, with a lifeguard on duty. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ The Green River Swimming and Recreation Area in Greenfield continues to be closed due to high ba...

Green River Swimming Area remains closed due to bacteria; area lakes are open "> The Green River Swimming and Recreation Area in Greenfield continues to be closed due to high bacteria levels. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ "> Laurel Lake in Erving State Forest was open for swimming Tuesday, with a lifeguard on duty. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ "> Laurel Lake in Erving State Forest was open for swimming Tuesday, with a lifeguard on duty. STAFF PHOTO/PAUL FRANZ "> The Green River Swimming and Recreation Area ...