Hoffmann Bird Club: Birds and Bartholomew's Cobble

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SHEFFIELD, Mass. — Join a naturalist for a guided walk along the Housatonic River looking for spring ephemerals  and migrating warblers at Bartholomew's Cobble.
 
This joint program is offered by the Trustees in partnership with the Hoffmann Bird Club.  
 
Expected birds: mergansers in the river, warblers in the trees, maybe  a glimpse of a bald eagle or black vulture, shore birds on exposed mudflats, and returning tree/rough-winged swallows over Corbin's Neck. Easy to moderate hiking.   
 
Meet at Bartholomew's Cobble, 105 Weatogue Road, Sheffield.
 
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MassDOT: Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

BECKET, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing it will be performing daytime bridge painting work and bridge repairs on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Becket, Blandford, Montgomery, and Russell.

All work is weather dependent and will take place at the following locations and times:

Becket:

  • Bridge painting work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 from Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Blandford:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 26.2 from Monday, Dec. 8, through Friday, Dec. 12, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Montgomery/Russell:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 36.0 on Wednesday, Dec. 10, from 6:00 a.m. to noon.
  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 36.0 on Thursday, Dec. 11, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 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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