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BHS Updates COVID-19 Vaccination Hours in Pittsfield

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PITTSFIELD, Mass — In the wake of a lessening demand for the COVID-19 vaccine, Berkshire Health Systems (BHS) has changed its vaccination hours for the BHS Pittsfield Vaccine Center. 
 
Effective on March 7, COVID-19 vaccination will be available three days a week compared to the current seven-day schedule.
 
The BHS Vaccine Center in Pittsfield, located at 505 East St., St. Luke's Square, will provide COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Vaccine will be available for children 5 to 11 on the first Saturday of each month from 8 am to 12 noon, with adult appointments those days from 12 to 4. 
 
The BHS Vaccine & Testing Center in North Adams, at 98 Church St., will continue to provide vaccine on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 8:30 am to 4 pm. Fairview Hospital provides vaccine for those 5 and older on Saturdays from 9 am to 2 pm.
 
Appointments are recommended for all of the sites and can be made by calling 855-BMC-LINK, 855-262-5465, or through the Berkshire Patient Portal. Walk-ins are also welcome for adult vaccination at the three sites, while appointments are required for the Saturday pediatric vaccination clinics in Pittsfield. For more information, visit www.berkshirehealthsystems.org/covidvax.

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Pittsfield Holiday Inn Temporarily Closes

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— The Holiday Inn & Suites is temporarily shut down, and 101 Restaurant & Bar has closed its doors until further notice. 

The hotel has been closed since Sept. 25, after its last working elevator of three broke down.  The Berkshire Eagle reported that guests were forced to evacuate because an elevator broke down. 

On Wednesday, 101 Restaurant & Bar posted on Facebook that they would close until further notice due to circumstances beyond their control and the closure of the Holiday Inn. 

"We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your understanding. We thank you and our staff for your patience. We look forward to welcoming you back as soon as we are able," the owners wrote. 

The central downtown, 12-story hotel has nearly 180 guest rooms.  Massachusetts requires public multi-level buildings and facilities to have elevator access. 

The Holiday Inn recently demolished its crumbling parking garage and is replacing it with a smaller one.  The building at 1 West Street was constructed in 1972; it was formerly known as the Crowne Plaza. 

101 Restaurant opened five years ago within the hotel.  It is owned by John and Tucker McNinch, who formerly operated the Olde Heritage Tavern in Lenox. 

Signs on the hotel's entrance explain that the doors are temporarily locked.  Anyone with questions is encouraged to call (413) 499-2000. 

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