Five Students Graduate From Stamford Elementary School

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Five students graduated from Stamford Elementary School on Wednesday.
STAMFORD, Vt. — As the clock struck 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, the time came for five eighth-graders to graduate from Stamford Elementary School.
 
The students, led by class marshals Jacob Howland and Katlyn O'Neil, marched onto the stage to "Pomp and Circumstance." Class President Brandon Condon followed up with the salute to the flag and welcomed the gathering, reminding them of fond memories he had throughout his years at Stamford Elementary.
 
He urged them to keep the values that were taught at the school and asked his classmates to remember the hard work they did to produce the funds necessary for their class trip. He said that work ethic will result in success as they move forward.
 
Principal Gregory Betti thanked the eighth-grade class for its outstanding cooperation throughout the year and wished them the best in their futures.
 
Secretary Debra Chesbro asked the class members to keep reaching for the stars and not to leave any stone unturned until they reached their goals. She said everyone will always be proud of them and their accomplishments.
 
James Sarkis, vice chairman of the Stamford School Directors, presented diplomas to Nicholas J. Bohl, Brandon T. Condon, Zachary M. Condon, Lorenzo L. Cristofolini and Bradley F. Tatro
 
Awards:
  • Citizenship Award: Zachary Condon
  • Scholastic Achievement Award: Zachary Condon
  • Male Athlete Awards: Brandon Condon and Zachary Condon
  • Educational Achievement Award: Bradley Tatro

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Coggins Auto Group Celebrates Five Years

By Breanna SteeleiBerkshires Staff
BENNINGTON, Vt. — The family-owned Coggins Auto Group is celebrating five years of operations: Coggins Toyota of Bennington and Coggins Honda of Bennington, and Coggins of the Berkshires in nearby Massachusetts.
 
Mike Coggins purchased three dealerships — Honda, Toyota and Ford — in 2020 with a goal to restore trust and a "true sense of community-minded dealership culture." 
 
"My primary focus from day one was bringing back that connection to the region," Coggins had said back in 2021. "This area values real relationships. They want to know the people they're doing business with. We set out to rebuild that trust."
 
The Ford dealership was sold off in 2023 and Coggins of the Berkshires, with sales and services for used cars, opened the same year in Pittsfield, Mass. 
 
According to Coggins Auto Group, the dealerships had social media ratings of two stars when they were purchased; now all Coggins locations are garnering more than four stars in customer satisfaction reviews. 
 
"We sell cars, and we fix cars, and our goal is just to make our customers happy, and keep our employees happy, and that's what's made this really work these last few years," said General Manager Scott O'Connell.
 
Coggins Auto Group is also involved in events that benefit the community, including its popular annual charity golf tournament that funds local charities and organizations such as the Bennington Little League.
 
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