Legacy's Great Barrington Office Celebrates 'Go Green'

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GREAT BARRINGTON, Mass. — The Legacy Banks Great Barrington South office, located at 700 Main St., will host a "Go Green" week from Monday, March 15 through Friday, March 19. Throughout the week, members of the community are invited to stop in the office to enjoy some green treats and enter to win raffle prizes.

Additionally, all those who bring in a non perishable food item to benefit Berkshire Community Action Council, will receive a green Legacy Banks reusable grocery bag. On Saint Patrick’s Day (Wednesday March 17), the office will be offering free chair massages by Elaine Mack from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis.

For more information, contact the Legacy Banks Great Barrington South office at 413-528-4111.
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Taconic High Names Top Students of the Class of 2026

PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Taconic High School Principal Matthew Bishop has announced the valedictorian and salutatorian of the class of 2026. 
 
They will speak during the graduation ceremony on Friday, June 12, at 4 p.m at Tanglewood in Lenox. 
 
Gavin O'Donnell, son of Kevin and Colleen O'Donnell of Pittsfield, has been named valedictorian with a grade average of 103. Hunter Bentz, son of Heidi Bentz of Pittsfield, has been named salutatorian with a grade average of 102.4.
 
Throughout his high school career, O'Donnell has exemplified the values of leadership, commitment, and excellence that define the Taconic community. He achieved high honors all four years and made significant contributions to both the school and the wider community. He was an active member of the Link Crew, Green and Gold, and Class Council, just to name a few of his activities. 
 
A dedicated athlete, O'Donnell played soccer and baseball all four years and was named captain of the varsity soccer and baseball teams both junior and senior years. His commitment to service extended beyond athletics, as he volunteered with Unified Games and was a math tutor at Taconic. He has also been an active part of Pittsfield Soccer Club, where he has helped
referee youth soccer games and assisted in getting the fields ready for game days.
 
He has earned several awards, including being a member of the National Honor Society,  the John and Abigail Adams Award, and being an AP Scholar and an AP Capstone Graduate. 
 
O'Donnell plans to pursue a degree in finance at Vassar College in Poughkeepsie, N.Y., where he will continue to play baseball and hopes to excel as a student. 
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