Human Remains Found Near Great Barrington Cemetery

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Update: The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the human remains found in Great Barrington to be those of Sascha Cameron (DOB 3/14/76, Great Barrington). The cause of death has not yet been determined.
GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — On Friday, Feb. 23 the Great Barrington Police Department and the Berkshire State Police Detective Unit responded to a report of human remains found in Great Barrington. 
 
According to the District Attorney's Office, the remains were discovered approximately 20 feet in the woods surrounding the Mahaiwe Cemetery. They were discovered by an individual walking his dog on the grounds of the property.
 
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner took custody of the body and is in the process of making an identification. There are no signs of foul play involved in the death of the individual.
 
Law enforcement response included the Great Barrington Police Department; Massachusetts State Police Troop B; Massachusetts State Police Crime Scene Service Section (CSSS); and the Berkshire District Attorney's State Police Detective Unit.
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MassDot Advisory: South County Construction Operations

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that crews will be conducting nighttime paving, guardrail work, and bridge repair operations at various locations and times on I-90 eastbound and westbound during the week of Sunday, July 28, through Saturday, August 3.
 
Lane closures will be in place during the construction operations, and traffic will be able to travel through the work zones. The schedule for the work and lane closures is as follows:
 
Montgomery/Russell
  • Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 35.5 to 36.5 from Sunday night, July 28, through Friday night, August 2, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the next morning. The work is expected to conclude by 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3.
  • Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 35.5 to 36.5 on Thursday night, August 1, through Friday night, August 2, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the next morning. The work is expected to conclude by 5:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 3.
 
Otis/Blandford
  • Paving operations will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 21.0 to 24.0 from Monday night, July 29, through Wednesday night, July 31, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the next morning. The work is expected to conclude by 6:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1.
  • Paving operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 21.0 to 23.0 on Thursday night, August 1, from 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. the next morning. The work is expected to conclude by 6:00 a.m. on Friday, August 2.
  • Bridge work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 22.5 from Monday night, July 29, through Thursday night, August 1, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the next morning. The work is expected to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, August 2.
 
Stockbridge/West Stockbridge
  • Guardrail work will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 1.0 to 6.5 from Monday night, July 29, through Thursday night, August 1, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the next morning. The work is expected to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, August 2.
  • Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 5.5 to 6.5 from Monday night, July 29, through Wednesday night, July 31, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the next morning. The work is expected to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Thursday, August 1.
  • Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 2.0 to 3.0 from Monday night, July 29, through Thursday night, August 1, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the next morning. The work is expected to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Friday, August 2.
 
Appropriate signage, law enforcement details, and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.
 
Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
 
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