Thursday, September 13, 2012
The project involves a range of upgrades, including: sealing exterior openings and insulation upgrades to help with energy consumption; upgrading water heating and flow technology; and upgrading control systems, among other things.
The Port Washington-Saukville School District splashed into the "going-green" scene with a decision to add an energy-efficient pool heater before school started, and the improvements are not going to stop there. In fact, the School Board approved a decision to borrow up to $2.4 million to help make its buildings more energy-friendly during its meeting on Monday. Director of Business Services Jim Froemming said the borrowing amount will give the district some "wiggle room" for the project. "This doesn’t necessarily lock us in to having to this (amount borrowed)," Superintendent Michael Weber said. "We need to see what the actual bids that come in are going to be." The project involves a range of upgrades, including: sealing exterior …
Thursday, June 14, 2012
Dads are getting the royal treatment this year with spending up 10 percent, meaning people are spending more than ever before. Can you guess how much Americans will spend?
Port Washington and Saukville dads, get ready for what could be a pretty pricey gift this Father’s Day. The National Retail Federation says 2012 Father’s Day spending is expected to be up 10 percent over last year, with the average person spending $117. Total spending nationally is expected to reach $12.7 billion, meaning consumers are ready to spend more this Father’s Day than ever before. The top items people will be buying dad this year are: "It should come as no surprise that dads are considerably more laid back when it comes to their special day, opting most times to simply spend quality time with loved ones at a restaurant or at home in the backyard," said the survey's Consumer Insights Director Pam Goodfellow. "But this Father's …
Thursday, May 10, 2012
Wisconsin visitors spent more money in 2011 over 2010, and the tourism industry in Port Washington and well as Ozaukee County is following suit.
It's no secret that Port Washington's streets grow busier in the summer, a trend that's thanks to warmer weather, fishing opportunities — and tourism, to name a few. Though the tourism industry has struggled since the economic downturn, and "staycations," are often a more popular choice than tropical getaways, state numbers indicate that people are getting back to traveling. "Visitors to Wisconsin spent nearly $10 billion in 2011, an 8 percent increase from the previous year, according to a study released ... by the state Department of Tourism," an article on JSOnline.com reports. Though Port Washington's numbers aren't quite as high, Kathy Tank, executive director of the Port Washington Tourism Council, said things are slowly but surely …
Dave
7:26 am on Monday, September 17, 2012
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