South County Overnight Construction Operations

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LEE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing lane closures on I-90 eastbound and westbound for rumble strip installation, guardrail installation, and other maintenance work. 
 
The work will take place from Monday, Nov. 4, through Friday, Nov. 8, during nighttime and daytime hours.
 
The schedule and locations are as follows:
 
Otis/Blandford
  • Rumble strip work and miscellaneous cleanup will occur on I-90 westbound from mile marker 21.0 to 27.0, Monday night, Nov. 4, through Thursday night, Nov. 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Nov. 8.
  • Rumble strip work and miscellaneous cleanup will occur on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 21.0 to 27.0, Monday night, Nov. 4, through Thursday night, Nov. 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Nov. 8. 
Lee
  • Tree trimming will be performed on I-90 westbound at mile marker 9.8, Monday, Nov. 4, through Thursday, Nov. 7, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. each day.
 
Stockbridge
  • Milling operations underneath the guardrail will take place on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 5.6 to 7.0, Wednesday night, Nov.  6, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, Nov. 7.
West Stockbridge
  • Guardrail installation and precast barrier installation will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 0.8 to 3.0, Monday night, Nov. 4, through Thursday night, Nov. 7, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Nov. 8.
  • Guardrail installation and precast barrier installation will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 0.8 to 3.0, Monday night, Nov. 4, through Thursday night, Nov.  7, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Friday morning, Nov. 8.
  • Bridge joint repair will be performed on I-90 westbound at mile marker 2.5, Wednesday night, Nov.  6, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m., with work concluding by 5:30 a.m. on Thursday morning, Nov. 7.
 
Drivers traveling through these areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
 
Signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas.
 
All scheduled work is weather-dependent and subject to change without notice.

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Butternut Fire Command Terminated After 2 Weeks

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — After about two weeks of working to contain the Butternut Fire, the incident command has ended.

"I am extremely proud of the leadership and firefighters that put forth such extraordinary work to bring this incident to a close," Town Manager Mark Pruhenski said in a press release issued on Sunday.

"It has been a long time since Great Barrington has seen such an incident, the collaboration between all of the agencies was impressive."

On Sunday around 2 p.m., Fire Chief Scott Turner made the decision because "based on weather changes, fuel conditions, and the monumental work of our firefighters and mutual aid, the fire is clearly under control and not expected to spread any further."

He added that Great Barrington's homes and businesses are safe. The wooded area is expected to remain dangerous for months but should regenerate in the spring.

The fire spread because of the extremely dry conditions over the past few months; some rain the week before followed by snow and sleet over the holiday had helped with containment efforts.

Personnel and apparatuses that had been in place 24/7 since Nov. 18 were released but the department will remain ready to respond to any extension or minor growth.

The fire consumed 1,670 acres, spanning over 3 miles in length with a perimeter of more than 10 miles.  Fire Lt. Brian Mead said the wildfire's potential for devastation far exceeded what firefighters were able to contain and not a single home or structure was damaged nor firefighter injured.

"At the end of an incident of this magnitude that has such risk, that is without a doubt, a victory," he said.

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