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Hinchey Statement on Central Hudson CEO Replacement
February 13, 2023
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ALBANY, NY – Following calls from State Senator Michelle Hinchey and elected leaders from the Hudson Valley, the Board of Directors of Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation has decided to replace former President and CEO Charles Freni.
Senator Michelle Hinchey said, “I’m pleased to see swift action from Central Hudson following our calls for a leadership change. Ratepayers deserve better from their public utilities, and hopefully, this change marks the beginning of the company’s work to repair the financial and emotional harms they’ve caused people across the Hudson Valley. I’ll always do my part to protect ratepayers and ensure we are bringing transparency and accountability to the utility industry.”
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![(Pictured left to right): Village of Catskill Board of Trustee President Peter Grasse, Catskill Legislator Matthew Luvera, Catskill Elementary School Principal John Rivers, Head of Security at Catskill Elementary Chris Quinn, Senator Michelle Hinchey, Dr. Ronel Cook, Superintendent of Schools, Catskill Central School District, Catskill Teachers Association President Tammi Kellenbenz, Catskill Teachers Association Vice President Mary Jo Verdichizzi, and Catskill Teachers Association Political Action Chair Nicole Pickel.](/sites/default/files/styles/760x377/public/press-release/main-image/catskill_elementary_visit_-_hinchey_9.21.21.jpg?itok=WWv04XaO)