Friday, November 1, 2019
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Volume 14, Number 44
Risser hired as athletic director
MUSIC OF THE KNIGHT The Southington High School Blue Knights Marching Band hosted its 27th Annual Music of the Knight home show Oct. 19. Presenters for the evening were: Lisa Cammuso, Board of Education, and BKMB alumna; Zaya Oshana, Board of Education, and former BKMB parent; and Frank Pepe, Southington High School principal. In photo, Emily Hubeny, SHS senior, performs with the Color Guard. To learn more about the band go to facebook.com/ southingtonbkmb. For more photos see page A10.
By Sean Krofssik Record-Journal staff
Windsor athletic director Steve Risser is heading home to Southington. Risser was formally appointed Southington’s new athletic director during the Oct. 24 Board of Education meeting.
Photos courtesy of Maria Huff
Town Council approves energy contract By Jesse Buchanan Record-Journal staff
the energy company, according to the agreement.
The Town Council on Monday night unanimously approved an energy contract with Bloom Energy that is estimated to save $2 million over 15 years.
“I don’t think there’s a downside to it,” said Michael Riccio, a Republican councilor.
Bloom Energy will install a fuel cell and generate electricity at the town’s wastewater treatment plant. The discounted energy will be sold to the town. The equipment would be owned by
The 300 kilowatt system would save about $130,000 in electricity costs annually, according to an energy consultant. Councilors questioned Adam Teff, an energy consultant and general manager of TitanGen, on projected savings. Dawn Miceli, a Democratic
Risser, 61, has been the athletic director in Windsor for the last 10 years. He will transition to the Southington post at the end of November or early December.
councilor, said estimates for previous energy-savings projects hadn’t materialized.
Risser and his wife Rose have lived in Southington since 1993.
“What’s the assurance?” she asked.
“It’s a good fit with my expe-
Teff said it’s difficult to identify the savings from one project when looking at the town’s overall spending on energy. Costs for energy might still go up, just not as much without the project. “You can’t just look at the bills and See Council, A2
See Risser, A4
Voter Guide For voter information and a sample ballot for the Tuesday, Nov. 5 election see page A11.
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