Paving, Bridge, Guardrail, and Drainage Operations on I-90

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LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing crews will be conducting overnight and daytime paving operations and bridge, guardrail, and drainage repair work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Montgomery, Russell, Lee, Becket, and West Stockbridge. 
 
The scheduled work will require some lane and shoulder closures, and is scheduled to take place as follows:
 
Montgomery/Russell
Bridge repair work will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 36 from Sunday, July 9, to Friday, July 14, during overnight hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning.  All work is anticipated to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14.
 
Lee/Becket
Pavement milling operations will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 14.0 to mile marker 19, from Monday, July 10, to Friday, July 14, during overnight hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning.  All work is anticipated to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14.
   
Lee  
Guardrail repair operations will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 8.3 to mile marker 14, from Monday, July 10, to Friday, July 14, during overnight hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning.  All work is anticipated to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14.
 
Bridge repair operations will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 9.4, from Monday, July 10, to Friday, July 14, during overnight hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. All work is anticipated to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, July 14.
 
West Stockbridge
Drainage repair operations will be conducted daily at I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0 to mile marker 2.5, from Monday, July 10 to Wednesday, July 12, during daytime hours from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All work is anticipated to conclude by 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12.
 
Drainage repair operations will be conducted daily at I-90 eastbound from mile marker 0 to mile marker 2.5, on Wednesday, July 12, through Friday, July 14, during daytime hours from 6:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All work is anticipated to conclude by 4:00 p.m. on Friday, July 14.
 
Traffic will be allowed through the work zones. 
 
The work will require temporary lane closures to allow crews to safely conduct the paving, and bridge and guardrail repair operations.
 
Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. 
 
All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
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Lee Bank Foundation Awards Grants to Nonprofits

LEE, Mass. — The Lee Bank Foundation has announced the allocation of $56,700 in grants to ten organizations serving the Berkshire region, marking its second funding round of 2024. 
 
These grants, ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, will bolster local initiatives addressing critical community needs.
 
The following organizations are recipients of the Lee Bank Foundation grants:
  • Berkshire Bounty
  • Berkshire South Regional Community Center
  • Big Brothers, Big Sisters of Western MA
  • Blackshires
  • Community Access to the Arts
  • Elizabeth Freeman Center
  • Focus is Our Children
  • Greenagers
  • Nonprofit Center of the Berkshires
  • Roots Rising
Nonprofit organizations interested in applying for the next round of funding can access the application and additional details via the Community Impact section of Lee Bank's website (https://www.leebank.com/community-impact/donations-sponsorships.html). The application deadline for the next cycle is September 1st, 2024.
 
Applicants must hold 501(c)(3) nonprofit status to qualify for grant consideration. The Foundation prioritizes programs that aim to narrow income and opportunity disparities within the Berkshire community. Funding requests should align with the Lee Bank Foundation’s focus areas, which include education, food security, economic development, health services, and mentorship initiatives.
 
Each organization is eligible to receive grant funding once within a 12-month period.
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