Pittsfield Man Arrested in Shooting Incident

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — A Pittsfield man is under arrest after allegedly discharging a firearm inside a vehicle. 
 
Ryan Starbird, 19, was injured in the incident along with another Pittsfield man who was in the vehicle with him. Both are currently being treated at Berkshire Medical Center for gunshot injuries. 
 
Police were dispatched to the Walmart parking lot in Berkshire Crossing around 2 a.m. on Thursday when a caller reported two people had been shot. Police did not disclose whether the caller was one of the injured or the name of the other adult. 
 
Officers provided medical aid to both men at the scene.
 
Investigators located one shell casing at the scene and determined that Starbird had fired the weapon.
 
Starbird will be processed at Pittsfield District Court once released from the hospital.
 
Anyone wishing to provide information about this incident can contact Detective Michael Murphy at 413-448-9700, Ext. 582. 
 
Information can also be provided anonymously via the tip line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).

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Brien Center Announces Vice President of Human Resources

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Amy Thomson was recently named Vice President of Human Resources for the Brien Center, Berkshire County's largest behavioral health provider. 
 
In her new position, she will provide strategic direction and oversight for all aspects of the Human Resources functional areas including recruitment and retention, employee relations, compensation and benefits, performance management and professional development.
 
Immediately prior to joining The Brien Center, Thomson served as the Vice President of Human Resources for the Annie Selke Companies. Other career positions include Director of Human Resources for Berkshire Healthcare Systems' Long Term Care Division, Vice President of Human Resources for Legacy Banks and Director of HR for Cranwell Resort, Spa and Golf Club. 
 
She is a resident of Pittsfield.
 
"We are excited that Amy has joined our leadership team, "said Christine Macbeth, President and CEO of the Brien Center. "The agency will benefit from her 30+ years in Human Resources and her skills in employee relations, compliance and benefit management, performance management and strategic focus. Her previous experience will serve her well as she leads her team in developing and implementing efficient and creative initiatives that will advance the HR components of the organization's strategic plan."
 
Thomson earned a Masters' Degree in Human Resources Management from Leslie University and a
Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Boston College. She enjoys skiing, hiking, horseback riding and spending quality time with family and friends.
 
 
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