Letters: Thank You, Thank You, Thank You

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To the Editor:

I don't know where to start: my family, friends, and community are amazing. As soon as they heard I was in an accident they all pulled together to help me. I am so lucky to have such wonderful people in my life. Words cannot even begin to explain how I feel. So many people are helping me one way or the other.

My family and close friend have been with me from the beginning. They have been by my side with support, comfort, encouragement, rides, and the move to get me closer to home. So many things to list. I love you all and thank you all.

There are several things going on in the community. Go Fund Me by my best friend Ally, a softball tournament, Team Becky Bracelets (it is what it is), a motorcycle run, donations, and a pancake breakfast. Thanks to Tim, Bruce, Dan, John, Midge, Laura, Joe, Eddie, the Greylock Community Club, softball team members and co-workers. I want to thank them all. Also, all of the people who gave money, time, support, encouragement.

I am so grateful; I wish I could list everyone. Thank you all so much for everything; I can't thank everyone enough.



I am not emotional about my situation, but I have been emotional about how much everyone cares about me and what everyone is doing for me. I never realized how many lives I have touched during my life. It is a wonderful feeling to know we live in such a great community. Thank you all for everything. It means the world to me.

Love, Becky

Becky Dix
Clarksburg

 

 

Dix was seriously injured in an accident in Vermont in August.


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MassDOT Project Will Affect Traffic Near BMC

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Prepare for traffic impacts around Berkshire Medical Center through May for a state Department of Transportation project to improve situations and intersections on North Street and First Street.

Because of this, traffic will be reduced to one lane of travel on First Street (U.S. Route 7) and North Street between Burbank Street and Abbott Street from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday through at least May 6.

BMC and Medical Arts Complex parking areas remain open and detours may be in place at certain times. The city will provide additional updates on changes to traffic patterns in the area as construction progresses.

The project has been a few years in the making, with a public hearing dating back to 2021. It aims to increase safety for all modes of transportation and improve intersection operation.

It consists of intersection widening and signalization improvements at First and Tyler streets, the conversion of North Street between Tyler and Stoddard Avenue to serve one-way southbound traffic only, intersection improvements at Charles Street and North Street, intersection improvements at Springside Avenue and North Street, and the construction of a roundabout at the intersection of First Street, North Street, Stoddard Avenue, and the Berkshire Medical Center entrance.

Work also includes the construction of 5-foot bike lanes and 5-foot sidewalks with ADA-compliant curb ramps.  

Last year, the City Council approved multiple orders for the state project: five orders of takings for intersection and signal improvements at First Street and North Street. 

The total amount identified for permanent and temporary takings is $397,200, with $200,000 allocated by the council and the additional monies coming from carryover Chapter 90 funding. The state Transportation Improvement Plan is paying for the project and the city is responsible for 20 percent of the design cost and rights-of-way takings.

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