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Jim Pirog receives Good Samaritan Award
Journeyman Lineman James Pirog of South Hadley, Mass. Electric Light Department earned the Medic First Aid's Good Samaritan Award for his quick action at a recent Kiwanis meeting. The award is given to those who apply skills in real-life situations that they've learned through NEPPA training.
Jim jumped up to administer abdominal thrusts to a man choking during the meeting's dinner. "I'm sure glad you didn't miss this Kiwanis meeting," the grateful man later wrote to Jim. "Without you it might've been a different ending!"
Jim has been at South Hadley Electric for just over two years, and also worked for Northeast Utilities for 34 years.
"I never thought I would have to use my skills," he said. "All those years of training paid off."
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In Memoriam: Dale Cronan
A strong public power advocate, he once recalled how in his earlier career he never had a single customer tell him they felt lucky that Boston Edison was their utility. "But I can't tell you how many times - unsolicited - I've heard that about Concord Light," he said.
"I was fortunate to have worked with Dale for 17 years," said Concord Light Director Dave Wood. "He was a dedicated employee and instrumental in establishing Concord's diverse power supply portfolio. His vision helped stabilize Concord's power supply portfolio while increasing our percentage of renewable energy sources at favorable prices."
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Correction
A story in the May Newsline incorrectly stated that Norwich, Conn. Utilities was the first NEPPA member to participate in the American Public Power Association's Lineworkers Rodeo. According to Burlington, Vt. Electric, their utility took part in the APPA rodeo in 2003, 2004 and 2006. We apologize for the error.
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In memory of Bill Wallace. The Wakefield, Mass. Municipal Gas, Light Department recently dedicated their Salem Street substation in memory of former Manager William J. Wallace. Bill Wallace served the utility for 43 years, beginning as a Cadet Engineer in 1964 and retiring as Manager in 2007. He passed away in 2014. Attending the dedication are, from left, General Manager Pete Dion, Meghan and Shawn Wallace, Madison and Scott Cooley, Judy Wallace, Bill and Tricia Wallace, Commissioner Ken Chase, Wendy Wallace, and Commissioner Bill Boodry.
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Georgetown, Mass. Commissioner retires.
Scott Edwards recently retired from the Georgetown, Mass. Board of Light Commissioners after 20 years of service on the Board. Shown are, from left,
Georgetown Selectman Gary Fowler, Edwards, State Representative Lenny Mirra, and Richard Curran, who presented a proclamation from the State Senate on behalf of Senator Bruce Tarr.
Edwards is General Manager of the Littleton, Mass. Electric Light & Water Departments.
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Light Plant sends a guest reader.
Jennifer Santoro, Community Relations Manager for the Peabody, Mass. Municipal Light Plant, recently visited a local kindergarten class as part of the Peabody Area Chamber of Commerce/Peabody Education Foundation guest reader program.
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