Groton Utilities has announced that Earle A. Williams is the recipient of its first annual Community Service Award. He has a long history of giving back to the community, especially his contributions to the world of scouting, including Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, Cub Scouts and Brownies.

To maintain the spirit of Groton Utilities Centennial theme of “giving back to the community,” it was decided to name the award, The Jacqueline B. Nixon Community Service Award. Jackie, as she was known to most, operated a food pantry in her residence for the past 24 years. She distributed food on a regular basis to many needy families. Jackie passed away July 6, 2004 after a brief battle with cancer.

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