BHS Alters Days and Hours for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — In the wake of a significant reduction in demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, Berkshire Health Systems has adjusted its availability for its vaccine centers in Pittsfield and North Adams. 
 
Effective on Monday, Feb. 6, COVID vaccination will be available only two days per week in Pittsfield and one day per week in North Adams for adults, and a Pediatric vaccine clinic will be held on a Friday once each month in Pittsfield.
 
The altered days and hours of operation for the vaccine centers is as follows:
  • Pittsfield Vaccine & Testing Center, 505 East St.: Tuesdays and Thursdays, 8:30 am to 4 pm, accepting appointments and walk-ins.
  • North Adams Vaccine & Testing Center, 98 Church St.: Mondays only, 8:30 am to 4 pm, accepting appointments and walk-ins.
  • Pediatric Vaccine, Pittsfield Vaccine & Testing Center: Beginning on March 3rd, First Friday of each month, 8:30 am to 4 pm, accepting appointments and walk-ins. The final Saturday Pediatric Clinic will be held on Saturday, Feb. 4.

Appointments can be made by calling the BHS Vaccine Hotline, 855-262-5465, or 855-BMC-LINK, open weekdays from 8 am to 4:30 pm. Only the Pfizer vaccine is available at the BHS Pittsfield and North Adams centers.

 

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The Massachusetts Board of Higher Education on Tuesday formally voted to approve the appointment of Hara Charlier as Berkshire Community College's next president.
 
The vote follows the recent unanimous recommendation by the BCC Board of Trustees and marks the final step in the college's presidential search process. Charlier will officially assume the role on July 1, 2026.
 
She is currently president of Central Lakes College in Minnesota and was selected following a comprehensive national search process guided by campus and community input.
 
Charlier replaces Ellen Kennedy, who will retire after 14 years as president of college at the end of the academic year.
 
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