BHS, Berkshire Boards of Health to host Vaccine Clinic

Print Story | Email Story

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Berkshire Health Systems and the Berkshire County Boards of Health Association are teaming up for a vaccination clinic in Williamstown in October. The clinic, to be held on Friday, Oct. 21 from 2 to 6 p.m. at the Williams College Field House, is open to the public and to staff and students from Williams College.

The clinic will provide the COVID-19 Bivalent Booster, which is effective against the latest strains of the COVID-19 virus, BA.4 and BA.5, and the Flu vaccine to help prevent Influenza. In order to receive the Bivalent vaccine, you must have received the first two primary doses of either Pfizer or Moderna, or the single primary dose of Johnson & Johnson. Both Pfizer and Moderna Bivalent vaccines will be available at this clinic.

Pre-registration is required, with limited doses available, and the clinic has 400 open slots for the community. As a result, it is recommended that those interested register as soon as possible. To register, visit https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/berkshire. Please also have your COVID-19 vaccine card in hand.





Tags: BHS,   vaccinations,   


Friday Front Porch Feature: A Scenic Country Farmhouse

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Are you looking for a home with pleasant views and enough room for a family or big get together? Then this is the home for you.

Our Friday Front Porch is a weekly feature spotlighting attractive homes for sale in Berkshire County. This week, we are showcasing 365 Oblong Road.

Bucolic serenity surrounds you in this custom-built Federal reproduction. This three bedroom and three-and-a-half bath was built in 1995 and is 3,331 square feet with a little over five acres of land.

The house features Goshen stone steps leading to the home and wood flooring throughout with a brick fireplace and a heated sunroom that leads to a barn garage perfect for three cars or extra storage.

The property includes a bluestone patio great for grilling and having meals outside as well as a playground perfect for younger ones.

It is on the market for $1,300,000 and is listed by Terry Harron-Lamb with Double P General Contracting and Real Estate.

What do you think makes this property stand out in the current market?

Offering three to four bedrooms, 3 1/2 bathrooms. The beautifully appointed kitchen with granite countertops and Viking range opens into a family room with wood burning fireplace. Impressive foyer to open living room and dining room. Lovely center stairway takes you to a spacious second floor. Exterior blue stone patio, with Goshen steps to entrance. The house is sited on 2.5 acres with an additional 2.5-acre adjacent lot.

What type of buyer do you see this home being perfect for?

This home fits many types of buyers. From a couple to a growing year-round family, also perfect for a weekend retreat.

Are there any standout design features?

The family room is enhanced by a Rumford fireplace. Designed in 1796 by physicist Sir Benjamin Thompson, Count Rumford. Extremely efficient, it reflects more radiant heat directly into the living space rather than escaping up the chimney.

View Full Story

More Williamstown Stories