BURLINGTON HYDRO ANNIVERSARY FEATURE
In 1966 Burlington Hydro had 17,924 customers. In this photo, employees gather in the back lot alongside the vehicle fleet. (Image: Burlington Hydro archive)
BURLINGTON HYDRO MARKS
75 YEARS OF SERVICE TO ITS COMMUNITY Submitted by Burlington Hydro
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n July 6, 1945, the Burlington Public Utilities Commission (PUC), Burlington Hydro’s predecessor, was created and its first meeting was held in the town’s council chambers. At that time Burlington had a population of 4,380 and World War II was coming to an end. The town was recognized as a hub of market gardening, basket and canning factories, and had a cluster of small businesses in its downtown core. As the community continued to expand and redefine itself, so did Burlington Hydro. From post-war power shortages to the boom years of the 50s and 60s, through the 90s and to a time today when disruptive technologies are now altering the
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face of the electricity industry, we have continued to adapt and evolve with the times. Today, the city has a population of almost 200,000, with a vibrant mixed business and commercial sector, and a growing residential community.
Service a growing community
“Our 75th is a milestone that marks many decades of service to a growing and vibrant community,” says John Maheu, Burlington Hydro Board Chair. “We’re proud of that history and our ongoing commitment to provide safe and reliable electricity to the businesses, institutions and residents of our great city.” THE DISTRIBUTOR
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