MassDOT: South County Bridge Painting

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) is announcing that bridge painting operations will take place on I-90 eastbound at mile marker 1.3 in West Stockbridge.

Work is scheduled from Monday, March 10, through Friday, March 14, between 7:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. each day.

Lane closures will be in effect during these hours. At least one travel lane will remain open at all times, and police details will be present to assist with traffic control.

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

Appropriate signage and messaging will be in place to guide drivers through the work zone.

All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.

 

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Monterey Man Arrested in Suspicious Fire

Update: John Rohane was taken into custody on a warrant connected to the fire. He was taken to an area hospital for an issue unrelated to the fire or his arrest.
MONTEREY, Mass. — State Police, Monterey Police, and other officials are searching for John Rohane, 60, following a suspicious fire early Wednesday morning at his home on Main Road.
 
Rohane may be wearing a green jacket and boots. Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to call 911 right away. Do not approach him.
 
The Monterey Fire Department responded to 340 Main Road at about 3:50 Wednesday morning for a report of a fire. Otis responded for mutual aid. No injuries were reported. 
 
Based on an examination of the scene, witness interviews, and other evidence, State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office determined that the fire had been intentionally set.
 
As the investigation continued, State Police and regional partners began searching for Rohane, bringing additional assets to the wooded area behind 340 Main Road, including areas of Beartown State Forest.
 
Those efforts remain active at the posting of this information at 5 p.m.
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