Bullet Misses Sleeping Lanesborough Resident

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
12:18PM / Friday, August 29, 2025Print Story | Email Story

LANESBOROUGH, Mass. — Residents near the Pontoosuc lakeside are being asked to review their security cameras after a bullet went through a home near Baglee Avenue.

On Wednesday, around 9:17 p.m., police responded to reports of gunshots in the area of Baglee Avenue, off Bull Hill Road. A sleeping person escaped serious injury after a bullet reportedly went into their room and missed them.

"The caller also stated one of the bullets was located inside their residence. The caller reported the bullet went through a wall into the bedroom of the residence, where one of the residents was sleeping," police wrote in a press release on Thursday.

"No injuries were reported."

The person's age and identity were not revealed. Police believe that the gunshots came from a vehicle traveling on Bull Hill Road toward Narragansett Avenue.

The State Police responded to the scene and are assisting with the investigation.

Reportedly, several gunshots can be heard on surveillance cameras in the area, and residents are asked to check their cameras for possible recordings of the incident or the vehicle. In addition to the home, damage was found on a vehicle and garage in the area.

"Also, if anyone locates any additional damage or evidence of this incident, please do not touch the item, call the police immediately," the police ask.

Information can be reported to the Lanesborough Police Department at 413-443-4107.

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Pittsfield Committee Recommends Scanlon for City Audit

By Brittany PolitoiBerkshires Staff
04:30AM / Thursday, August 06, 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass.— After the bid for a new auditing company came back over 30 percent higher, Pittsfield will stick with Scanlon and Associates.

On Tuesday, the Auditing Services Evaluation Committee voted to advance Scanlon to the City Council for an independent audit. CliftonLarsonAllen also responded to the bid, but came in costing $120,000 more.

"I have to go with saving money for the city. I mean, the discrepancy is too much of a difference," committee member Karen Kalinowsky said.

"The city could have use for that difference over the next three years."

This process was prompted by Rule 40 of the council rules and the City Charter, where in any year the City Council votes to hold a procurement process for an independent certified public accountant or firm to audit Pittsfield's books and accounts, the city must, through its Finance Committee with the assistance of the purchasing department, solicit requests for proposals or invitations for bids before June 1.

The council in March recommended that the purchasing agent draft a request for proposals and put it out to bid.

Ward 1 Councilor Kenneth Warren, who has been vocally in favor of the independent audit for years, said the city doesn't have to follow a bidding process for the professional service, "We are doing this so the public knows that we're being professional, and a looking for other options, looking at what the best options are, and comparing them based on what they can offer and what the cost is."

Board member Kathy Amuso said both CLA and Scanlon have equitable reviews with high recommendations. Especially considering the budget crisis Pittsfield is in, she moved to recommend Scanlon to the full council.

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