Photo Event to Support Berkshire Works Therapy Herd

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RICHMOND, Mass. — Berkshire HorseWorks is inviting the community to its Annual "Romance at the Ranch" event on Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The pre-Valentine's Day gathering offers participants the chance to take unique photos with rescued horses and donkeys while supporting a good cause.

The event, held at Berkshire HorseWorks’ facility at 101 Patton Road in Richmond, will feature hot cocoa, cookies, and a raffle to win an equine activity. A suggested donation of $25 will go directly toward medical care and food for the therapy herd.

Berkshire HorseWorks has provided equine-assisted psychotherapy, learning, team-building, and educational programs for over a decade. The nonprofit’s offerings include Horse Powered Reading and Math curriculums, serving more than 3,000 individuals across the Berkshires and New England, including at-risk youth, veterans, and families.

For more information, call 413-698-3700 or email info@berkshirehorseworks.com

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Daytime Construction Operations on I-90

STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. – The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing daytime bridge repairs, bridge painting, and tree trimming on I-90 eastbound and westbound in the towns of Stockbridge, Becket, Russell, and Montgomery.

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

Stockbridge:

  • Bridge repairs will be conducted on I-90 westbound at mile marker 5.4 on Monday, Oct. 26, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Becket:

  • Bridge painting will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 20.0 from Monday, Oct. 26, through Friday, Oct. 30, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 westbound from mile marker 14.8 to mile marker 12.0 on Wednesday, Oct. 28, and Thursday, Oct.29, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Russell:

  • Tree trimming will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 34.1 to mile marker 36.0 on Monday, Oct. 26, and Tuesday, Oct. 27, 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 Tuesday, Oct. 27, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Appropriate signage and law enforcement details will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas.

Drivers traveling through the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

 

 

 

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