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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Dalton Lift Still in Limbo; ADA Picnic Tables Coming

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The lift for Town Hall has run into a conflict, Americans with Disabilities Act coordinator Alyssa Maschino informed the committee on Thursday. 
 
According to Hill Engineering, Town Hall could install a vertical lift in the Police Department's closet and go up into the town account's office. However, no one wants to give up the closet or office, she said. 
 
The lift has been out of service since December because of safety concerns. In the meantime, people with disabilities can use the lift in the library to access the town hall. 
 
Previous attempts by Garaventa Lift to repair it have been unsuccessful. 
 
Replacing it in the same location is not an option because the new weight limit requirement went from 400 pounds to 650 pounds. Determining whether the current railings can hold 650 pounds is outside the scope of Garaventa's services to the town. 
 
According to a Garaventa Lift representative, a new lift in the same location can be installed, but the railings need to be replaced, committee Chair Patrick Pettit said. 
 
Committee member David Wasielewski asked if Hill Engineering considered installing an elevator on the outside of the building.
 
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