Photo Event to Support Berkshire Works Therapy Herd

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RICHMOND, Mass. — Berkshire HorseWorks is inviting the community to its Annual "Romance at the Ranch" event on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The pre-Valentine's Day gathering offers participants the chance to take unique photos with rescued horses and donkeys while supporting a good cause.

The event, held at Berkshire HorseWorks’ facility at 101 Patton Road in Richmond, will feature hot cocoa, cookies, and a raffle to win an equine activity. A suggested donation of $25 will go directly toward medical care and food for the therapy herd.

Berkshire HorseWorks has provided equine-assisted psychotherapy, learning, team-building, and educational programs for over a decade. The nonprofit’s offerings include Horse Powered Reading and Math curriculums, serving more than 3,000 individuals across the Berkshires and New England, including at-risk youth, veterans, and families.

For more information, call 413-698-3700 or email info@berkshirehorseworks.com

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MassDot: South County Overnight and Daytime Construction on I-90

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass.– The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing overnight and daytime line painting, shoulder work, and bridge repair work on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, West Stockbridge, Lee, Becket, Montgomery, and Russell. All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times:

Stockbridge/West Stockbridge:

  • Line painting and shoulder work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 0.0 to mile marker 7.8 nightly from Tuesday night, September 2, through Thursday night, September 4, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

Lee:

  • Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 10.6 on Tuesday night, September 2, and Wednesday night, September 3, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning. The work will include lane closures on I-90 and impact traffic on the westbound on-ramp.
  • Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 9.4 on Thursday night, September 4, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

Becket:

  • Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 nightly from Tuesday night, September 2, through Thursday night, September 4, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning.

Montgomery/Russell:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 35.9 to mile marker 36.5 on Tuesday morning, September 2, Wednesday morning, September 3, and Thursday morning, September 4, from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will be in place to guide drivers through the work area.

Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

 

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