WMECO and Berkshire Chamber Host Powering Your Business: An Energy Forum

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PITTSFIELD, Mass. - Western Massachusetts Electric Company (WMECO) and the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce will host Powering Your Business: An Energy Forum on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at The Colonial Theatre in Pittsfield.

Registration and refreshments will be available in the lobby of the Theatre beginning at 8:00AM and the program will commence at 8:30 AM. 

This event is free for all attendees.
 
At this informational, business-focused forum, attendees will have an opportunity to hear first-hand about pricing predictions for 2010, energy efficiency programs, and latest details on the Green Communities Act. Additionally, all attendees will be automatically entered into a drawing to win one of three gift certificates to Berkshire-based businesses.
 
To register for this forum, call Denisha Patel at (413) 787-9463, email patelda@nu.com, or visit www.berkshirechamber.com.
 
About Western Massachusetts Electric Company
Western Massachusetts Electric Company, part of the Northeast Utilities System, serves approximately 200,000 customers in 59 communities throughout western Massachusetts and is committed to the environment, economic development and the health of the communities it serves. For more information about WMECO, visit their Web site at www.wmeco.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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