West Stockbridge Residents Urged to take Municipal Broadband Survey

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass.— The Berkshire Regional Planning Commission (BRPC) has issued a call to all residents of West Stockbridge, Massachusetts, urging them to complete the Municipal Broadband Institute's (MBI) survey form.
 
This effort is aimed at bolstering the town's eligibility to apply for grant funding, specifically designated to enhance internet accessibility and speed throughout West Stockbridge.
 
Complete the survey by clicking on this link.
 
By actively participating in the survey, residents can contribute to identifying unserved and underserved areas within the town. The MBI has implemented a BEAD Challenge Process, utilizing this data to pinpoint locations that lack adequate high-speed fiber connectivity. These identified areas will then be considered for funding, aiming to bridge the digital divide and improve internet infrastructure.
 
Residents are encouraged to complete the survey by accessing the provided link. To read more information on the BEAD Challenge Process please click this link: BEAD Challenge Process
 
If you would like to contribute information on this article, contact us at info@iberkshires.com.

MassDOT: South County Construction Operations

LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing crews will be conducting nighttime guardrail work, pavement milling, erosion control, and bridge repair operations at various locations and times on I-90 eastbound and westbound during the week of Monday, June 17. 
 
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: 
 
Otis/Blandford 
Guardrail work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 21.0 to 26.0 from Monday night, June 17, through Thursday night, June 20, 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 Friday, June 21. 
 
Pavement milling operations will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 21.0 to 27.2 from Monday night, June 17, through Thursday night, June 20, 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 Friday, June 21. 
 
Blandford 
Bridge repair work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 26.0 to 27.0 from Monday night, June 17, through Thursday night, June 20, 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 Friday, June 21. 
 
 
Stockbridge/West Stockbridge 
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