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Pittsfield City and law enforcement officials are urging local seniors to be vigilant as the state’s COVID-19 vaccination buddy system an initiative meant to increase participation among seniors 75 and older in mass vaccination clinics by having an accompanying “caregiver” recei…

In the Berkshires, the majority of vaccinations are expected to take place at major clinics run by local public health officials, Berkshire Health Systems and Community Health Programs. Some people also have been able to receive vaccines at local pharmacies.

The Department of Justice has received reports that individuals claiming to represent the Department of Justice are calling members of the public as part of an imposter scam.

A nursing home with a history of abuse of residents and safety violations is scheduled to close in August.

Starting Mar. 18 , the Southern Berkshire Volunteer Ambulance Squad is offering a very useful program.

The Massachusetts State Fire Marshal is investigating an early morning house fire in Pittsfield that left one person dead.

Authorities are warning Berkshire County residents about a telephone scam targeting elderly victims.