Water Hero: Esther Blow

Water Hero: Esther Blow

Esther Blow has been the clerk/treasurer for Grand Isle Fire District 4 for 36 years. She enjoys working with numbers and working with people.

Water Hero: Les Gardner

Water Hero: Les Gardner

Les Gardner is retiring after nearly 40 years at Grand Isle Fire District 4. He shared some memories and funny stories with us.

Water Hero: Paul Sestito

Water Hero: Paul Sestito

Join us in saying farewell to Paul Sestito, who has left Vermont Rural Water because his family moved to Connecticut. Paul had worked here for over 10 years as a Water Systems Specialist, providing technical assistance to drinking water systems across Vermont.

Water Hero: Amy Polaczyk

Water Hero: Amy Polaczyk

Amy Polaczyk worked for the Vermont Department of Environmental Conservation in the Wastewater Management Program for eight years. She recently transitioned to a new opportunity at Tetra Tech.

Water Hero: Jay Nadeau

Water Hero: Jay Nadeau

Jay Nadeau has worked in the water resources field for nearly 40 years. He will be retiring from Champlain Water District at the end of 2024.

Water Hero: Chris Robinson

Water Hero: Chris Robinson

Chris Robinson has worked in Shelburne’s wastewater department for over 25 years. He will be retiring in the spring of 2025.