State Sen. Jim Seward, R-Milford, today announces the fully rehabilitated Worcester rest area on Interstate 88 (eastbound between exits 18 and 19) is now open. The parking area at the Wells Bridge rest area on I-88 westbound at Unadilla has also reopened, he said, with rehabilitation of the restrooms scheduled for next year. Standing behind him, from left, are state Motor Truck Association President Kendra Hems and state Department of Transportation Region 9 Director Jack Williams. (Jeff Bishop photo)