Gift Cards Available in South County For Those Getting COVID Booster

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LEE, Mass. — Residents 5 years old or older are eligible to receive a $75 gift card to Stop and Shop, Cumberland Farms, Target or Walmart between Feb. 21 and March 31 st for getting their COVID Booster shot at the Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative’s ongoing clinics, while supplies last.
 
Appointments are required and there are slots available most weekdays 10-4 and some Saturdays 9 to noon at the Tri Town Health office located in the Airoldi Building located at 45 Railroad Street in Lee.
 
Vaccines eligible for the $75 gift card include Pfizer Bivalent COVID Boosters for ages 5 and older. Flu vaccinations also will be available for ages 6 and older but are not eligible for the gift cards. All vaccines are no cost to patients, although it is asked that participants bring their insurance card and COVID card, if applicable.
 
These $75 gift cards are being provided by the MA GetBoosted program in accordance with the Vaccine
Equity Initiative, which works with rural communities to increase vaccine acceptance and access. Appointments are required and can be made by going to
 
People needing assistance with registration or who have questions about how to get their primary series of COVID vaccinations or can contact Jill Sweet at 413 717 7209.

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Pittsfield Announces a New Program to Help Fill Vacant Storefronts

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield announced the availability of refundable state tax credits for businesses through the Massachusetts Vacant Storefront Program (MVSP). 
 
These credits are offered to companies that choose to occupy commercial spaces that have been vacant for at least six to twelve months.
 
The MVSP was established to support municipalities in revitalizing their downtown and commercial districts. By encouraging businesses to move into long-term vacant storefronts, the program aims to foster economic development and invigorate community spaces. Refundable tax credits serve as an incentive for businesses to fill key vacancies within a city's downtown or commercial area.
 
To further these efforts, the City of Pittsfield is collaborating with Downtown Pittsfield Inc. and the Berkshire Black Economic Council. These organizations are working alongside the city to assist businesses interested in occupying vacant storefronts, particularly in the downtown area and along the Tyler Street corridor.
 
For more details about the Massachusetts Vacant Storefront Program and how to participate, reach out to Justine Dodds at the City's Department of Community Development at jdodds@pittsfieldma.gov or 413-499-9368.
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