MassDOT Announces Road Work in West Stockbridge and North Adams

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced upcoming road work in West Stockbridge and North Adams. These projects may lead to traffic delays.
 
West Stockbridge - I-90 Work
 
MassDOT will conduct bridge painting operations on I-90 westbound at mile marker 1.3 in West Stockbridge from Tuesday, April 22nd, through Friday, April 25th. Work hours are scheduled daily from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
 
Additionally, guardrail work will take place on I-90 eastbound between mile marker 1.0 and mile marker 3.0. This work is scheduled from Monday night, April 21st, through Thursday night, April 24th, with work hours from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. the following morning, concluding on Friday, April 25th.
 
Lane closures will be in effect during these periods. MassDOT indicates that at least one travel lane will remain open at all times. Police details will be present to manage traffic flow.
 
Motorists traveling through these areas should anticipate delays and are advised to reduce speed and exercise caution. Signage will be in place to direct traffic through the work zones.
 
North Adams - Route 2 Sign Removal
 
In North Adams, MassDOT crews will perform sign removal work on Route 2 at mile marker 16.2, west of the North Adams/Florida town line. This work is scheduled for Tuesday, April 22nd, from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 
Signage, law enforcement details, and message boards will be used to guide drivers through the work area.
 
Drivers in the area should expect delays, reduce speed, and proceed with caution.
 
All work schedules are subject to change due to weather conditions.
 

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Windsor Man Promoted to Major in National Guard

WINDSOR, Mass. — Corbin Lounsbury of Windsor was recently promoted to major in the New York Army National Guard.
 
Major Gen. Ray Shields, the adjutant general for the state of New York, announced the recent promotion of members of the New York Army National Guard in recognition of their capability for additional responsibility and leadership.
 
Lounsbury, assigned to Cyber Protection Team 173, received a promotion Sept. 5 to the rank of major.
 
Army National Guard promotions are based on a soldier's overall performance, demonstrated leadership abilities, professionalism, and future development potential. These promotions recognize the best-qualified soldiers for a career in the New York Army National Guard.
 
There are 20,000 members in New York's Army, Air National Guard, the Naval Militia, and the New York Guard. They are managed by the New York State Division of Military and Naval Affairs, the state's executive agency responsible to the governor.
 
Guardsmen and women are eligible for monthly pay, educational benefits, international travel, technical and leadership training, health and dental insurance, and contributions towards retirement programs similar to a 401(k).
 
For more information about the New York Army National Guard, visit www.dmna.ny.gov or www.1800goguard.com.
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