Berkshire Community College
Yo-Yo Ma treated a Massachusetts vaccine distribution center to an impromptu performance Saturday, minutes after the renowned cellist received his second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Both Ma and his wife received their second shot Saturday at a vaccine center in Berkshire Community College, ABC News reports. During the cellist’s 15-minute stay in the observation room/school’s gymnasium, he sat against the wall with his instrument to deliver a surprise performance for his fellow inoculated.
Ma’s mini-concert included Schubert’s “Ave Maria” and Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cello Suite No. 1 in G Major, Prélude.
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The Baker-Polito Administration announced Wednesday that K-12 educators, child care workers and K-12 school staff will be eligible to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments starting March 11th. This group of workers will join the current eligible groups, which includes 65+ individuals and those with 2 or more certain medical conditions.
The Administration has also released details on available appointments for the upcoming week.
Teacher Vaccines
Beginning March 11th, all K-12 educators, child care workers and K-12 school staff will be eligible to schedule appointments for the COVID-19 vaccine. Educators may book appointments at all 170 sites currently open to eligible residents in Massachusetts by visiting www.mass.gov/covidvaccinemap.
Pittsfield Announces Input Session For 2022 Action Plan
Here s the Official Press Release From the City of Pittsfield:
2022 Annual Action Plan: Community Development to host a public hearing and input session
The purpose of the public hearing is to obtain public comments and suggestions on how the city’s federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funds should be used to improve quality of life in the community. Information gathered from these sessions will contribute to the preparation of the city’s Annual Action Plan.
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The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) requires that the city prepare an Annual Action Plan each year. Funded projects included in the plan are required to benefit low- and moderate-income residents, eliminate slums and blight, or address an urgent need.