Are you still having trouble getting an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine? Well starting tomorrow the Pittsfield Walmart will be another option for Massachusetts residents.
We re just nine days away from Phase 3 of the vaccine roll out, at which point the general public will be eligible to receive their shot(s). While Berkshire County has been a leader in the state in vaccines, many have had frustrations scheduling their appointments. Some folks in the next group are concerned the increased demand for vaccines will make getting their turn even harder.
Walmart will offer COVID-19 vaccines at 43 location across the Commonwealth, including their Pittsfield location. As of this morning, eligible residents can schedule a vaccine appointment via the Walmart Pharmacies online scheduling site. The availability of appointments depends on how long the company s allocation lasts.
More than 30% of Oneida County s adult population is fully vaccinated and there are thousands of new doses ready to be administered at upcoming PODs county-wide.
County Executive Anthony Picente held a LIVE virus-briefing on Thursday, touting a positivity rate of 0.8%, adding that the local rate has been under one-percent since April 1. He called that very good news , and thanked the community for its roll in stopping the spread of COVID-19 and doing its part to get vaccinated. However, he caution we re not out of the woods yet.
As of Thursday, 58,201 county residents are fully vaccinated, or approximately 31%. It s estimated that 43% of the county s adult population has received at least one shot.
State Route 28 re-opened just after 5:00PM Thursday after being closed earlier in the day following a fatal accident.
The Oneida County Sheriff s Office has now identified the victim of the crash. Deputies say Kirsten Down, 67, of Forestport was attempting to make a turn onto Route 28 from Woodgate Road, and was in the intersection when she was struck by another vehicle, heading south on Route 28.
The driver of the second vehicle and two small children who were passengers, ages 5 and 10, were all taken to the hospital with minor injuries. Down, however, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The accident investigation caused Route 28 and surrounding roads to be closed for several hours Thursday afternoon at the Route 28 and Route 12 split, to Moose River Road - near the Bear Creek and Woodgate Road four corners.
Idaho Representatives Vote Against Rent Change Disclosure
Ah, rent. Don t you just LOVE to pay it?
Can you just feel the sarcasm coming through whichever screen you re reading this on? None of us LIKE to pay rent. If you re a homeowner, than congratulations, I m extremely jealous of your monthly ability to pay money towards an asset like a home.
It s the talk of the city right now and it grows louder and louder each day it seems rent prices in the Treasure Valley are absolutely insane and there is no end in sight. Folks are paying thousands in rent for places that, let s be honest, just aren t worth it. A renter myself, I delivered donuts to my property management company today for Donut Thursday and asked them to please not raise my rent (again). While it was all in good fun, the explanation was simply we wish we didn t have to, but everyone is . I guess that s what makes it OK then? Sure.
Check Out Area’s First Mobile Beverage Bar
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As Allison Sanders and her husband Rich went to plan their daughter’s outdoor wedding reception, they couldn’t find any options for beverage catering. After many months of research and planning, they’ve just launched Mix and Mingle Mobile Bar Company.
“After attending many weddings or parties where so much time and energy was spent to make sure every detail was perfect, I always noticed that one dreadful eye sore. The coolers, the pop-up tents, or the trashcan kegs,” Allison said. “We wanted to change that and give the hosts freedom to hire it out and just relax and enjoy their event.”