Energy

From A3

Eversource always notifies customers in advance if tree work is necessary on their property. In addition to all the work Eversource crews do to minimize the effects of trees on reliable electric service, the company reminds homeowners that they are responsible for tree maintenance on their own property. This includes keeping branches away from the lower-voltage service wires connecting their homes and businesses to the main utility lines on the street. Eversource strongly recommends contacting a professional tree service to perform this work.

For details on the company’s comprehensive vegetation management program, visit eversource.com.

“We are proud to honor Rebecca and Jim as leaders and champions of our mission to help children reach their full potential. And we look forward to raising a glass in their honor on Feb. 25 – and encourage others to join us!”

Rebecca Corbin Loree is the founder and CEO of Farmington-based Corbin Advisors, a strategic consultancy accelerating shareholder value for public companies globally. She is a trusted advisor and partner to boards and executives who seek her firm’s research-based insights and counsel.

James Loree is the former Chief Executive Officer of Stanley Black & Decker, where he served for 23 years, including six years as CEO, seven years as President and COO, and 10 as CFO. He currently sits on multiple public and private boards, participates in many associations and is deeply involved with the Jim and Rebecca Loree Foundation, which works to build stronger communities by investing in ed- ucational opportunities for underserved youth.

“My husband, Jim, and I are truly humbled and honored to receive this recognition,” said Rebecca Corbin Loree.

“Since the mid-1960s, Big Brothers Big Sisters has been a bright light for underserved children in Connecticut’s communities, doing tremendous good and transforming lives.

Our association with Big Brothers Big Sisters has been educational and inspiring and we have enjoyed work- ing with Andy and the BBBS organization in support of furthering their mission and impact.”

For more information on the Big Brothers Big Sisters gala, contact Marisa Rader at marisar@ctbigs.org.