Public Power Turns Out for Jim Young Benefit

More than 200 people turned out for the Jim Young and Family Benefit Golf Tournament and Dinner on May 23, hosted by the Georgetown Municipal Light Department at the Black Swan Country Club in Georgetown, Massachusetts. The tournament, dinner and associated fund-raising activities were held to benefit Georgetown lineworker Jim Young and his family, following his accident in the fall of 2010.

Public power officials from throughout the region participated in the benefit, along with their industry partners, the local business community and co-workers, friends and colleagues of Jim Young from local sports leagues and associations. At the conclusion of the day’s events, Wayne Snow, General Manager of the Georgetown Municipal Light Department, reported that approximately $25,000 had been raised through the generosity of participants, sponsors and donors. On behalf of himself and his family, Jim Young expressed his thanks to all for their kindness and generosity.