Timeline1888- Founded 1977- New 12,470/7,200 grounded WYE; substation on Jone St. was ENERGIZ 1980- Feasibility study was conducted on five hydroelectric sites by Madison Electric; Superintendent was Norman E. Sawyer 1982- The Forebay wall of the canal washed out in March, leaving a gap of approximately 70' in length. It was replaced for $83,000.00 1983- The main transformer was shot and a new 5000KVA was put in. Norman E. Sawyer was superintendent. Also started upgrading the voltage in Anson from 2,400 to 7,200 volts 1984- George D. Stoutamyer became superintendent 1987- Flood; Powerhouse was underwater 1989- Federal Energy Regulatory Commission informed Madison Electric that we would have to license the Sandy River Hydro Facility 1990- Madison Electric borrowed $180,000 to purchase new Bucket and Digger Trucks. Began refurbishing old generator at Sandy River 1991- Removed all lines form Main St. and put up new style street lights. Ice damage took a section of the Hydro Dam 1992- Hurricane Bob caused minor damage and problems 1993- John (Jack) Prescott was chairman for past ten years, decided not to seek reelection this year. Jack was a big supporter of Madison Electric. An agreement for lower rates was made with Northeast Utilities. Madison Electric would purchase power at 3.74 cents per kilowatt. This contract was signed in August and would take effect in September. Madison Paper played an important role in making this dream come true. George D. Stoutamyer. Filed an application for license with Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for Sandy River Hydro Facility 1995- Madison Electric lowered their rates to the lowest in the state and possible New England. Superintendent was George D. Stoutamyer. In August the Public Utilities Commission issued an order denying Madison Electric the right to serve in those parts of Madison, Anson, and Starks not presently served by Madison Electric. They appealed the decision to the Maine Supreme Judicial Court in November 1996- Purchased a parcel of land on Rt. 148 to build an office building with garage 1997- Madison Electric moves to new building at the Business Park 1998- George D. Stoutamyer retired in December. Phil Curtis was hired as Superintendent. 2001- Calvin Ames was hired as Superintendent 2003- MEW builds storage building behind office 2003- Ronald Berry Retires a Chairman of the Board After serving for 10 years. Richard Bartlet fills the empty seat on the board.
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