BHS, Berkshire Boards of Health to host Vaccine Clinic

10:27AM / Tuesday, October 04, 2022Print 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.

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Author Talk at the Milne Library

03:37PM / Monday, May 06, 2024

WILLIAMSTOWN, Mass. — Thomas E. Johnson, Jr., author of "Common Place: The Public Library, Civil Society and Early American Values" will speak at the Milne Library in Williamstown on Saturday, May 11, at 2:00 p.m.

Part of the library's 150th anniversary celebration, the topic of this free lecture is: Massachusetts Libraries, Past and Future.

In addition to covering the history of libraries in western Massachusetts and the future of public libraries in general, Johnson will also discuss the Milne's new strategic plan.

According to a press release:

Johnson's book tells the stories behind early libraries in America – where they are located, who created them and why. Vignettes of sixteen public libraries located in New England focus on smaller localities where the presence of a library can have a significant impact. He examines the future of the public library by comparing the current historical period with the Progressive Era. He also explores the relationship between libraries and community wellbeing, as well as the potential role of the institution in lifelong learning as American's economy evolves and the population ages.

Johnson served 25 years as a U.S. Foreign Service Officer in countries around the world. Since retiring in 2012 he and his wife have made their home in Western Massachusetts. There will be a book signing following the talk.

The events and programs of the Williamstown Library's 150th anniversary are made possible through generous funding by lead sponsor MountainOne, your local Berkshires bank.

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