AMHERST — An additional COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Phase 1 groups in eastern Hampshire County, including emergency first responders, takes place from 2 to 5:30 p.m. Friday at the Bangs Community Center.
Only approved groups will be accepted at the clinic. For more details and to sign up online, go to www.amherstcovid19.org/vaccine. The clinic is open to first responders and Phase 1 workers from Amherst, Belchertown, Granby, Hadley, Hatfield, Pelham, South Hadley and Ware.
Meantime, with a growing number of inquiries from Amherst senior citizens about when they will be able to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, the weekly community chat with Town Manager Paul Bockelman, held at noon on Thursday, will feature Health Director Emma Dragon and Senior Services Director Mary Beth Ogulewicz.
People can join the conversation by calling 1-646-876-9923 and typing in the meeting ID # 524 601 364, while the link to join via Zoom is at http://bit.ly/AmherstChat.
