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48 The Authority │ December work, continuing with the Carnegie training programs, traveling abroad with his wife, Sharon, and spending more time with his family, including his two adult children and five grandchildren. Bellitto stated, "It has been the honor of my lifetime, and the pinnacle of my career, to have served in a leadership role as the Executive Director of the North Penn Water Authority for two-thirds of my 40-year career in the water industry. I am grateful to our Board of Directors, and to my predecessor Harry Borchers, for this unique opportunity. And I appreciate our dedicated staff of hard-working employees who so diligently carry out their jobs to ensure that our customers have a continuous supply of safe, reliable, high-quality water delivered to them every day. It has been a real privilege for me to serve in this role for so long." At NPWA’s 60 th Anniversary Open House held at their Operations Center on September 18, Bellitto was presented with a plaque to officially dedicate the Authority’s Boardroom in his honor. Bellitto’s successor will be Keith Hass, now currently serving as Deputy Executive Director. Hass was previously employed as the Executive Director of the Doylestown Township Municipal Authority. He brings over 25 years of experience in the water business, including prior employment with NPWA back in the early 2000s as the Engineering Manager, and also at NPWA’s Forest Park Water Treatment Plant, where he was employed as the Water Quality Engineer. Hass’ professional background and prior work experience have prepared him very well to step into the role of NPWA’s next Executive Director. S The Official Podcast of the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association Real Voices. Real Communities. Real Impact. Authorities on Air is our new podcast featuring the stories behind the services that keep Pennsylvania running. From drinking water and sewer to recycling and solid waste — and the professionals who power it all — this podcast highlights the value of public authorities and the communities they serve. Each episode features real voices and real stories, offering an inside look at authority service in action. These conversations shine a light on the important work being done every day by PMAA members just like you! Tony testifying December 12, 2023 in front of the House Consumer Protection, Technology and Utilities Committee on Act 12 Reform Legislation. Tony and Sharon Bellitto at PMAA’s 2024 Annual Conference & Trade Show.