Pittsfield Police Respond To Early Morning Shooting

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. — On Tuesday  at approximately 4:28 a.m. members of the Pittsfield Police Department (PPD) responded to a shooting incident in the area of 168 First Street in Pittsfield.
 
The incident was initially reported as a ShotSpotter activation. Upon their arrival, officers discovered a 27 year old Pittsfield man who had sustained multiple gunshot wounds.
 
The man was transported to Berkshire Medical Center (BMC) where he is currently receiving treatment for his injuries.
 
The victim's injuries are not considered life-threatening. At this time it appears that the victim was targeted by his assailant and there is no apparent threat to the public.
 
During the investigation and processing of the scene, a portion of First Street was closed for a brief period of time.
 
Anyone who wishes to provide information regarding this case is asked to contact Detective Bassett 413-448-9700 x529. Information can also be provided anonymously via the Detective Bureau Tip Line at 413-448-9706, or by texting PITTIP and your message to TIP411 (847411).

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Dalton Finance Makes Reserve Fund Transfers

By Sabrina DammsiBerkshires Staff
DALTON, Mass. — The Finance Committee made two reserve fund transfers last Wednesday night. 
 
The reserve fund balance is currently $60,000. This is the first reserve fund transfer the town has made this fiscal year, committee clerk Karen Schmidt said. 
 
A transfer to the vocational education tuition account for $16,000 was approved. The original appropriation was $605,020 and the present balance is $4,527. 
 
It had been previously demonstrated that setting the budget for this account can be challenging due to the uncertainty about how many students will choose to attend vocational education programs.
 
The vocational education account was reduced by $90,000 during a September special town meeting; however, a spot opened up at a vocational program, so a student decided to transfer after the start of the second quarter. 
 
A transfer for the employee fringe benefits account was approved for $10,000. The original appropriation was $64,180. 
 
The present balance is $4,412.77 and is not sufficient to cover the vacation payouts and sick buy backs of the six employees who left this year. 
 
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