24th Annual Charity Car Show

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. - The 24th annual Berkshire Charity Auto Show will be held on Sunday, July 5th from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Berkshire Medical Center's Hillcrest Campus, 165 Tor Court in Pittsfield. Rain date for the show is July 12th.

As in the past, up to 600 vehicles are expected to participate. On display and entered for competition will be antique and original vehicles, modified cars and trucks, Corvettes, street rods, muscle cars, motorcycles and more. Local DJ, Paul Therrien will be spinning his old 45's and testing spectators' knowledge of golden oldies' trivia.

General admission to the show is $4 and for children under 12 the admission is free with an adult. Breakfast and lunch are available at reasonable prices. No charge for parking. For nine years, the Car Show has raised over $90,000 for United Way. Proceeds from this year's show will again benefit programs through Berkshire United Way.

The original committee is made up of members of the Night CruZers, a local group of vintage auto enthusiasts. Their mission is to have fun, to enjoy their hobby and to keep the membership informed of upcoming area events. Butch Fezzie, has been the chairman of the event for this, their 24th year. Fezzie is joined by Glenn Roy, President, Bill Popp, Vice President and Phil Laframboise, Treasurer, all officers of the Night CruZers.

No Dogs Or Bicycles Allowed.
                    
For more information about the car show visit www.berkshireautoshow.com, call Night Cruzers' Hotline (413) 499-8600 or Butch Fezzie at 698-3195. View pictures at http://clubs.hemmings.com.
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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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