Hoosac Valley Names Top Students for 2013

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CHESHIRE, Mass. — Hoosac Valley High School has named Matthew J. Bresett as valedictorian and Daniel P. Butler as salutatorian for the class of 2013.

Commencement exercises will be held on Friday, June 14, at 7 p.m. in the school gymnasium.

Bresett is the son of Nora and John Bresett. He was a member and director of the Leo Club, member and president of the Student Council, captain of the soccer team and member of the Prom Committee.

He is treasurer and member of the Susan B. Anthony Chapter of the National Honor Society and a recipient of the John & Abigail Adams Scholarship. He attended the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Conference and, as a junior, he was the recipient of the Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Book Award and the Clarkson University Scholars Award.


Bresett will attend Northeastern University, where he will major in engineering.

Butler is the son of Mary and Paul Butler. He was a member and director of the Leo Club, member and treasurer of the Student Council, member and captain of the Nordic ski team, and a member of the concert, marching and jazz bands. He also was class president and a member of the Music and Outing clubs. He was a member of the Susan B. Anthony Chapter of the National Honor Society and a recipient of the John & Abigail Adams Scholarship.

He received the Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Award and the Director's Award for band. As a junior, he was the recipient of the Williams College Book Award and the Wells College 21st Century Leadership Award.

Butler also will attend Northeastern University and major in engineering.


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Cheshire Tag Sale and Bazaar

CHESHIRE, Mass. — The Cheshire Community Association (CCA) announced the return of the Cheshire Community Tag Sale and Bazaar for its second year. 
 
Scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 9 AM to 1 PM, the event offers a day of treasure hunting, local craftsmanship, and treats at the Cheshire Community House located at 191 Church St, Cheshire.
 
Attendees can explore a variety of offerings, including handmade crafts, antiques, collectibles, and food options. The hot food truck, operated by the Berkshire Lodge of Masons AF & AM, will be stationed in the courtyard, serving up treats throughout the event.
 
One of the highlights of this year's event is the fundraising raffle, with all proceeds set to benefit the Cheshire Food Pantry. Participants can purchase raffle tickets for a chance to win prizes, supporting a worthy cause that serves the local community.
 
Registration for vendors interested in participating in the bazaar is currently open, with fees ranging from $10 to $30. Cheshire residents looking to showcase their items from home can have their locations advertised on the event map for a fee of $10. The deadline for registration is set for Friday, April 26, 2024.
 
Registration forms can be obtained from various locations across Cheshire, including A to Z Printing, Cheshire Community House, Cheshire Library, Cheshire Glassworks, Cheshire Senior Center, the Cheshire Community Association Facebook page, and the Cheshire Town website.
 
For more information about the event, including vendor registration and sponsorship opportunities, interested parties are encouraged to contact Jenny Gadbois at (413) 841-0844 or via email at jlgadbois@icloud.com.
 
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