Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative Announces Fall Mobile Vaccine Clinics

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STOCKBRIDGE, Mass. — The Southern Berkshire Public Health Collaborative (SBPHC) announced the launch of its Fall 2025 Mobile Vaccine Clinic series, offering convenient access to flu and COVID-19 vaccinations at community buildings and schools throughout Southern Berkshire County.
 
These clinics will provide the following vaccines:
  • Regular-dose flu for individuals aged 6 months and older;
  • High-dose flu for individuals aged 65 and older;
  • Updated COVID-19 for individuals aged 65 or older; and
  • Updated COVID-19 for individuals with underlying medical conditions that make them high risk for illness.
SBPHC encourages anyone who believes they may be eligible, based on the above, to register and adjustments can be made once the final eligibility criteria becomes clear.
 
Registration is required and can be completed in one of two ways:
  1. Online: Visit https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/tritown and select your preferred clinic location.
  2. By Phone: Call SBPHC at (413) 243-5540 x109 for assistance with registration.
While flu and COVID-19 vaccines are provided at no cost, individuals are asked to bring their insurance card to both registration and the clinic appointment. If you experience difficulty entering insurance information online, you may select "No Insurance" and bring your card to the clinic.
 
SBPHC offers in-home vaccination services for individuals who are unable to easily leave their house. Call (413) 243-5540 x109 or email Jill Sweet, Public Health Nurse, at jill@tritownhealth.org.
 
For a complete schedule of clinic dates and locations, visit: www.southernberkshirehealth.com
 
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Monterey Man Arrested in Suspicious Fire

Update: John Rohane was taken into custody on a warrant connected to the fire. He was taken to an area hospital for an issue unrelated to the fire or his arrest.
MONTEREY, Mass. — State Police, Monterey Police, and other officials are searching for John Rohane, 60, following a suspicious fire early Wednesday morning at his home on Main Road.
 
Rohane may be wearing a green jacket and boots. Anyone who sees him or knows of his whereabouts is urged to call 911 right away. Do not approach him.
 
The Monterey Fire Department responded to 340 Main Road at about 3:50 Wednesday morning for a report of a fire. Otis responded for mutual aid. No injuries were reported. 
 
Based on an examination of the scene, witness interviews, and other evidence, State Police fire investigators assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office determined that the fire had been intentionally set.
 
As the investigation continued, State Police and regional partners began searching for Rohane, bringing additional assets to the wooded area behind 340 Main Road, including areas of Beartown State Forest.
 
Those efforts remain active at the posting of this information at 5 p.m.
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