George Walter Retirement
Photos by Dan Hust on December 16.12
With exactly 40 years and one month under his belt, George Walter retired this month as the Lake Huntington Sewer District’s sewer plant operator. Upon giving his last report to the Cochecton Town Board on December 12, he was presented with a handsome clock, featuring a plaque and room for a photo. Supervisor Gary Maas lauded Walter as an outstanding employee who dedicated himself to a “part-time” job that really requires attention seven days a week, as the sewer district serves almost 300 homes and businesses (including the Sullivan West High School). Also a Cochecton Center chicken farmer, Walter is being succeeded in the job by his son Michael, whom Maas said beat out two other candidates by virtue of having experience working at the 82-year-old plant under his father. The younger Walter has already begun his duties, earning $24,000 a year plus benefits.
Read MoreWith exactly 40 years and one month under his belt, George Walter retired this month as the Lake Huntington Sewer District’s sewer plant operator. Upon giving his last report to the Cochecton Town Board on December 12, he was presented with a handsome clock, featuring a plaque and room for a photo. Supervisor Gary Maas lauded Walter as an outstanding employee who dedicated himself to a “part-time” job that really requires attention seven days a week, as the sewer district serves almost 300 homes and businesses (including the Sullivan West High School). Also a Cochecton Center chicken farmer, Walter is being succeeded in the job by his son Michael, whom Maas said beat out two other candidates by virtue of having experience working at the 82-year-old plant under his father. The younger Walter has already begun his duties, earning $24,000 a year plus benefits.
