Paving, Guardrail Repair in Lee and Becket

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LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing crews will be conducting overnight paving and guardrail repair operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee and Becket.
 
The scheduled work will require some lane and shoulder closures, and is scheduled to take place as follows:
 
Lee/Becket
Paving operations will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 14.0 to mile marker 21.8, from Monday, July 31, to Friday, August 4, 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, August 4.
 
Lee  
Guardrail repair operations will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 8.3 to mile marker 10.3, from Monday, July 31, to Friday morning, August 1, 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, August 4.
 
Traffic will be allowed through the work zones. 
 
The work will require temporary lane closures to allow crews to safely conduct the paving, bridge and guardrail repair operations.
 
Drivers who are traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution. 
 

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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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