Ken Smith:  

After graduating from Massachusetts Maritime Academy, I sailed in the US Merchant Marine for 8 years. When I came ashore I fell into the hydroelectric power industry and worked in Massachusetts for around 25 years including having my own business with my sons called"Smith Alternative Energy Services". When the economy tanked in 2012, I had to close the business as a full time venture and I took a job with the New York Power Authority. I now still own my home in North Brookfield (which I return to most weekends)and I have an apartment in White Plains, NY where I am providing engineering support for the rebuilding of the Niagara Falls Hydroelectric Plant. I have been married to the same woman for 33 years and have two sons. My wife's name is Susan. She is a Spencerite and lived on School St. Her maiden name is Paradis. My sons each have a son so I have 2 grandkids. I still play out occasionally with my guitar. I only do benefits, having stopped playing the bar scene when I hit 45 yrs old-though -I c...Expand for more