Construction Operations on I-90 Eastbound and Westbound

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LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) announced that crews will be conducting overnight hour pavement marking and bridge maintenance operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee, West Stockbridge, and Stockbridge.  
 
The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Monday, Dec. 4, through Friday, Dec. 8.
 
Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations and travel will be allowed through the work zones.  The schedule for the work and lane closures will be as follows: 
 
Lee  
Pavement marking operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 9.4, from Monday, Dec. 4 through Wednesday, Dec. 6, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. The work is expected to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 6.
 
West Stockbridge 
Bridge repair operations will be conducted at the mile marker 0.6 bridge location on I-90 eastbound and westbound from Monday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. each night. The work is expected to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. 
 
Stockbridge 
Bridge repair operations will be conducted at the mile marker 7.5 bridge location on I-90 eastbound and westbound from Monday, Dec. 4 through Friday, Dec. 8, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. each night. The work is expected to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 8. 
  
Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area. 
 
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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