MassDOT Announces Overnight I-90 Construction in Western Massachusetts

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WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced scheduled overnight construction operations on I-90 eastbound and westbound in West Stockbridge, Becket, Otis, and Blandford.
 
The work is set to occur from Monday, June 9, through Thursday, June 12, and will involve guardrail repair, drainage structure work, and bridge painting. These operations will necessitate overnight lane closures and one on-ramp closure at various locations along I-90.
 
MassDOT has indicated that all scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice.
 
In West Stockbridge, guardrail repair work is scheduled for I-90 westbound from mile marker 0.0 to 1.6 on the nights of June 9 and 10, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. Drainage structure work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 2.4 to 7.8 from the night of June 10 through June 12, during the same overnight hours. Further drainage structure work is planned for I-90 westbound from mile marker 0.0 to 3.8 on the nights of June 11 and 12, also from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
 
The I-90 eastbound on-ramp at exit 3 will be closed for drainage structure work at mile marker 3.0 on the nights of June 9 and 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m. During this closure, traffic will be rerouted to the eastbound on-ramp at exit 10 in Lee, with detour signage provided. Bridge painting is also scheduled for I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 1.3 on the nights of June 9 and 10, from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 a.m.
 
In Becket, bridge painting will be conducted on I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 18.4 from the night of June 9 through June 12, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m.
 
For Otis and Blandford, drainage structure work is planned for I-90 eastbound and westbound from mile marker 22.0 to 26.0, from the night of June 9 through June 12, during the same overnight hours.
 
Appropriate signage and law enforcement personnel will be in place to guide drivers through the work areas. Motorists are advised to expect delays, reduce speed, and exercise caution when traveling through the affected sections of I-90.
 
 

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Stephanie Lane Appointed Executive Director of CDCSB

GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Board of Directors of the Community Development Corporation of South Berkshire (CDCSB) announced the appointment of Stephanie Lane as its new Executive Director. 
 
Lane, an experienced leader in affordable housing and real estate development.
 
Lane brings to CDCSB more than two decades of expertise in nonprofit and mission-driven housing, including prior leadership roles at Shires Housing, Inc. in Bennington, VT, and Housing Resources of Columbia County, Inc.. Her background in property development, project management, and cross-sector collaboration positions her to lead CDCSB during a time of significant growth and opportunity.
 
"Stephanie brings exactly the kind of expertise we need at this moment," said Jim Harwood, Chair of the CDCSB Board. "Her deep knowledge of real estate development and her ability to navigate both the public and private sectors will be invaluable as we expand our impact. We're thrilled to welcome her to the organization."
 
"I've long admired CDCSB's mission and community focus," said Lane. "This is an extraordinary organization doing critical work in addressing critical issues in workforce housing and economic development in the Berkshires. I'm honored to join the team and excited to help deepen its impact in the community."
 
Lane holds a B.A. in Business Administration and Management from The College of Saint Rose in Albany.
 
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