VNA schedules seasonal flu vaccine clinics in North Berkshire

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NORTH ADAMS, Mass. - The Visiting Nurse Association & Hospice of Northern Berkshire has scheduled five seasonal flu vaccination clinics in September and October. Additional clinics will be scheduled as vaccine arrives.

“Seasonal” flu vaccine helps to protect individuals against three identified strains of flu. The vaccine for H1N1, or “swine flu,” is expected to be available in mid-October.

The seasonal flu clinics are open to individuals age 18 and older. There is no charge for the vaccination but donations will be accepted to offset the cost of the clinic.

Clinics will be held at:

* Clarksburg Senior Center, Wednesday, Sept. 30, from 10 a.m. – noon.

* Harper Center in Williamstown, Wednesday, Sept. 30, 1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

* Adams Council on Aging, Friday, Oct. 2, 10 a.m. – noon.

* Millhouse Apartments (Adams), Monday, Oct. 5, 2 – 4 p.m.

* Ashland Street Apartments (North Adams), Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. – noon.

An annual seasonal flu shot is recommended for anyone over the age of 65 or who has a chronic illness, and for those who wish to reduce the risk of contracting the flu this winter.

Although much attention has focused on H1N1, it is just as important to be vaccinated against seasonal flu, which is responsible for thousands of deaths each year.

For more information one may call the VNA & Hospice of Northern Berkshire at (413) 664-4536, or visit www.nbhealth.org.
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New North Adams Restaurant Approved for Liquor License

By Tammy DanielsiBerkshires Staff
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — A new restaurant on Main Street, a provisions shop and a convenience store all got the nod from the License Commission on Tuesday.
 
Siblings Colleen and Sean Taylor are expanding their cuisine empire yet again with the establishment of Main & Mill in the old TD Bank. They were before the commission to apply for an all-alcohol license. 
 
The building is owned by Ginko on Main Street LLC, which has granted 20 years exclusive possession of the property to Latent Builds as the developer. Jack and Suzy Wadsworth, behind Ginko, are development partners with Salvatore Perry and Karla Rothstein of Latent.
 
The bank closed in early 2021 and purchased by Ginko late that year. Plans for the property unveiled three years ago envisioned a restaurant, retail, a park and rooftop bar. 
 
The building's hosted some pop-up eateries and is currently under construction for the new restaurant. 
 
Colleen Taylor said the restaurant will be open seven days a week serving lunch and dinner, and be open early for coffee. 
 
"It's not going to be a very big restaurant. It's about the same size as Trail House, except for Trail House has a bigger patio, so about the same seating," she said.
 
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