After a thoughtful and extensive national search, David F. White, Esq., CAE, has been named the Executive Director of the Northeast Public Power Association (NEPPA).
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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
 Let me begin by saying how grateful and excited I am to be joining NEPPA. Having just celebrated our 50th anniversary, this is an excellent opportunity to plot the future course of this organization. I look forward to meeting and working with each of you to understand how NEPPA can best serve the needs of our members. Please do not hesitate to reach me at any time. Sincerely, Dave White
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AROUND NEW ENGLAND
Paxton Municipal Light Department hired Jason Lavallee as their new General Manager on October 13, 2015. For over two decades Jason has been cultivating his knowledge base within the electric industry. His early work experience included journeyman and master electrician and journeyman lineman.
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ASSOCIATION HAPPENINGS
NEPPA welcomes MGR Electrical Contracting, Inc. as an associate member as of Wednesday, October 7, 2015! 6-Nines Inc. became an associate member of NEPPA on Thursday, 29, 2015!
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A team of FireIce representatives visited the NEPPA Training Center recently to demonstrate a new product that is emerging into the firefighting marketplace.
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CALENDAR
November 13, 2015 Chocksett Inn Sterling, Mass. 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m
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November 18 - 20, 2015 Water's Edge Resort and Spa Westbrook, Conn.
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December 9 - 10, 2015 NEPPA Training Center Littleton, Mass.
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EDUCATION & TRAINING UPDATE
On October 26, Omicron, a test equipment manufacturer with a location in Waltham, Mass.. conducted a "Lunch and Learn" meeting at the NEPPA Training Center in Littleton, Mass.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE
On Sept. 29 and 30, the House Energy and Commerce Committee considered H.R. 8, the "North American Energy Security and Infrastructure Act," a wide-ranging energy bill the Committee has been developing since the beginning of the year. The bill was reported by vote of 32-20 with only three Democrats voting in favor.
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OPINIONS & EDITORIALS
When discussing sexual harassment, I am frequently asked what to watch for to determine whether harassment might be occurring in the workplace. It is a problem for managers who are rightfully concerned about it, but can’t be everywhere all the time.
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PUBLIC POWER WEEK AROUND NEW ENGLAND
After 14 months Groton Electric Light Department finally moved into their new building!
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I sat down with James Robinson, the General Manager of Holden Municipal Light Department, to talk about how he got started with the light department and how they celebrate Public Power week. Every year they hold a public lunch at the local Senior Center in Holden.
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Georgetown Municipal Light Department celebrated Public Power Week on October 8!
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