Bilda is new NEPPA president

Gary Babin, director of the Mansfield Municipal Electric Department and outgoing president of NEPPA, presented the President’s gavel, the official symbol of the NEPPA Presidency, to incoming president, John Bilda, general manager of Norwich (Ct.) Public Utilities.

"It has been my pleasure to serve as NEPPA President for the past two years," said Babin, "and I want to express my thanks to the Board for their support as well."

Bilda thanked Babin on behalf of the Board of Directors for his distinguished service as president of the association.

"Gary has done a great job in leading us through some difficult decisions and keeping us focused on the important issues," said Blida. "He has also taken the time to attend many NEPPA functions and programs during the past two years as president, greeting our members and thanking them for their participation. He has been a hands-on president and has provided strong leadership and support to the association."