Pittsfield Health Department Homebound Vaccination Appointments

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — The City of Pittsfield Health Department announces vaccination appointments for Pittsfield individuals who are homebound, due to a disability or age, are now available.
 
As the season for flu and COVID-19 is underway, there is still time for residents to get vaccinated.
 
Vaccinations help prevent illness or reduce serious illness and the risk of hospitalization.
 
If a resident is homebound, due to a disability or age, a vaccination appointment can be requested by calling the Health Department at (413) 499-9411 ext. 0. The Health Department staff will work with Pittsfield residents to make an appointment for the public health nurse to make a home visit. Vaccinations for both the flu and COVID-19 are available.
 
As a reminder, COVID-19 tests are available for free at the Health Department located at 100 North Street, mezzanine level.

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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.)
  • Dec. 11: Wahconah Street, between North Street and Seymour Street & Park Street between
  • Wahconah Street and Seymour Street (Overnight work-6:00 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.)
    • During this time, Wahconah Street, from North Street to Seymour Street, and Park Street, from Wahconah Street to Seymour Street, will be closed to traffic. Residents and emergency vehicles will be allowed to enter and exit the street if necessary. For more information about this project, please contact the Water Department at (413) 499-9339.
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