Lee Construction Operations on I-90

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LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing crews will be conducting daytime and overnight hour rumble strip installation, bridge repair, and sign installation operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in Lee.  
 
The work will be conducted at various times and locations from Sunday, Nov. 19 through Tuesday, Nov. 21.
 
Lane closures will be in place during the operations and travel will be allowed through the work zones.  
 
The schedule for the work and lane closures will be as follows: 
  • Rumble strip installations will be conducted nightly on I-90 eastbound and westbound between mile marker 7.4 and mile marker 14.6, on Sunday, Nov. 19, and Monday, Nov. 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. the following morning. The work is expected to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
  • Bridge repair operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 9.4, on Monday, Nov. 20, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday. The work is expected to conclude by 5:00 a.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 21.
  • Sign installation operations will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 8.5, on Monday, Nov. 20, from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
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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