SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) October 2,
1995
CENTRAL VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Vermont 1-8222 03-0111290
(State of other jurisdic- (Commission (IRS Employer
tion of incorporation) File Number) Identification No.)
77 Grove Street, Rutland, Vermont 05701
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code
(802) 773-2711
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last
report)
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Item 5. Other Events.
CVPS PRESIDENT THOMAS C. WEBB TO RETIRE AT YEAR'S END
On October 2, 1995, the Company's President and Chief
Executive Officer Thomas C. Webb announced that he will
retire effective December 29, 1995.
Also, on October 2, 1995, the Company's Board of Directors
promoted Robert H. Young, executive vice president and
chief operating officer, to succeed Thomas C. Webb upon his
retirement. Mr. Young will also assume the position on
Central Vermont's Board of Directors vacated by Mr. Webb.
Mr. Webb has led the company as president and chief
executive officer since 1986. Prior to joining Central
Vermont, he was senior vice president for finance and
administration at Central Maine Power. Before that he was
treasurer for Wisconsin Power & Light Co. customers.
Robert H. Young joined the Company in 1987 as vice president
of finance and administration and was elected executive vice
president and chief operating officer in 1993.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act
of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be
signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly
authorized.
CENTRAL VERMONT PUBLIC SERVICE CORPORATION
BY /s/ Robert H. Young
Robert H. Young, Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer
/s/ James M. Pennington
James M. Pennington, Controller and
Chief Accounting Officer
October 2, 1995
