PITTSFIELD, Mass — In the wake of a lessening demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has changed its vaccination hours for the BHS Pittsfield Vaccine Center.
Effective on March 7, COVID-19 vaccination will be available three days a week compared to the current seven-day schedule.
The BHS Vaccine Center in Pittsfield, located at 505 East St., St. Luke's Square, will provide COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Vaccine will be available for children 5 to 11 on the first Saturday of each month from 8 am to 12 noon, with adult appointments those days from 12 to 4.
The BHS Vaccine & Testing Center in North Adams, at 98 Church St., will continue to provide vaccine on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Fairview Hospital provides vaccine for those 5 and older on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm.
Appointments are recommended for all of the sites and can be made by calling 855-BMC-LINK, 855-262-5465, or through the Berkshire Patient Portal. Walk-ins are also welcome for adult vaccination at the three sites, while appointments are required for the Saturday pediatric vaccination clinics in Pittsfield. For more information, visit www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/covidvax.
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Pittsfield Sewer Lining Replacement Projects
PITTSFIELD, Mass.—; The City's Department of Public Services and Utilities sewer lining replacement project continues the week of Dec. 8.
The sewer lining will be replaced in several locations as outlined in the schedule below. This work includes lining aging sewer pipes to help prevent future breaks within the sewer line. There should be minimal to no impact on residential sewer lines during this work.
Dec. 8-10: Danforth Avenue (7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.)
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Wahconah Street and Seymour Street (Overnight work-6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.)
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