I-90 Overnight Lane Closures Scheduled for Construction in West Stockbridge and Stockbridge

WEST STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) has announced that construction operations are scheduled to take place on I-90 eastbound and westbound in West Stockbridge and Stockbridge from Tuesday, May 27, through Friday, May 30.

These operations will involve bridge painting, drainage structure work, and guardrail repairs, requiring lane closures during overnight hours.

MassDOT has stated that the work will necessitate lane closures at various locations along I-90. "All scheduled work is weather dependent and subject to change without notice," MassDOT noted.

In West Stockbridge, bridge painting is slated for I-90 eastbound and westbound at mile marker 1.3, from Tuesday night, May 27, through Thursday night, May 29. The work will occur between 7:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. the following morning. Additionally, drainage structure work will be conducted on I-90 eastbound from mile marker 0.0 to 3.0 during the same overnight hours and dates.

In the Stockbridge/West Stockbridge area, guardrail work is planned for I-90 eastbound from mile marker 3.8 to 6.5, also from Tuesday night, May 27, through Thursday night, May 29, between 7:00 p.m. and 5:30 a.m. the following morning. Concurrently, drainage structure and guardrail repairs will be performed on I-90 westbound from mile marker 3.8 to 6.5 during the same overnight period.

Signage and law enforcement personnel will be present to direct drivers through the construction zones. Motorists traveling in these areas should anticipate delays, reduce their speed, and exercise caution.

Greenagers Founder Will Conklin Honored as Business Person of the Year

By Breanna Steele12:17PM / Saturday, October 03, 2026

Casey Pease of state Sen. Paul Mark's office presents William Conklin, right, with a state Senate proclamation.

EGREMONT, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Chamber of Commerce honored a local businessman and nonprofit leader on Sept. 24 at Catamount Mountain Resort.

 

William Conklin was this year's Business Person of the Year, recognizing his work as founder and executive director of Greenagers, a nonprofit that helps youth and children engage in work in environmental conservation, sustainable farming, natural resource management, and vocational skills building. 

 

Conklin and his family also run Sky View Farm and he is a managing partner of Konkapot Tree and Timber, a small-scale forest products business.

 

"If you spent any amount of time in Southern Berkshire, chances are you've heard his name, whether you realize the connection at the time or not," said board member Sierra King Watson, who emceed the event. "You might be having a conversation about farming, a new barn or structure that was built, students learning hands-on skills in sustainable agriculture, or a family that receives donated firewood to help keep their home warm through a cold Berkshire winter, or maybe you're simply talking about one of those community leaders who somehow manages to show up, support everyone, and seemingly be everywhere all at once.

 

"Well, one name has a way of continuously popping up, and that is Will Conklin."

 

Board President Mark Rulison said the region has more than 1,200 nonprofits. One in four jobs in the county is in the nonprofit sector, which ranks 27th nationally for nonprofit employment. He said the economic impact on the community is huge, thanking those who help.

 

For the event on Thursday, Conklin requested that as much of the food as possible was sourced locally. Most of it came from Greenagers, Sky View Farm, Indian Line Farm and Fancy Feast Supper Club, creative dinner series.