| Biz briefs, Sunday, Feb. 17
Biz briefs, Sunday, Feb. 17 Attorney Jason Panos of Peabody, an associate at the law firm of Devine Millimet in Andover, was recently elected to the board of directors of the North East Builders Association of Massachusetts Inc. Panos is a member of Devine Millimet's Real Estate Practice Group. The goal of the North East Builders Association and all chapters of the Builders Association is to provide safe, decent and affordable housing for all consumers. nnn Tim Noonan, former GE-Lynn area executive and Salem native, was elected to the GE Propulsion Hall of Fame on Jan. 25 during ceremonies at Aviation headquarters in Evendale, Ohio. Noonan was inducted by Aviation President and CEO Scott Donnelly. The prestigious award was bestowed in recognition of Noonan's operational excellence and impact on the many plants he led during his 38-year career.
New technology can seal ductwork with aerosol
This being the Christmas season, I am going to write about a part of the government that works to make life better and actually saves you money. This part of the government produced Aeroseal, a technology that cuts residential and commercial heating and cooling bills by about 30 percent. In doing so, it saves a vast amount of energy and could dramatically cut down on greenhouse gases. The technology was developed by the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory. Many of the lab's research activities are fairly arcane, but have practical applications that are licensed to corporations. Recently, they licensed a gene therapy for Parkinson's disease; ion mobility analysis technology for cardiovascular disease indicators; and technology for the cost-effective removal of mercury from coal-fired power plant emissions.
1824 'shack' matures
In southern Anne Arundel County, Route 2 meanders toward Solomons Island, winding through miles of farmland and a smattering of houses.
In 1967, Georgina and Richard Fries were looking for an alternative to the Baltimore-Washington suburbs after a job transfer brought the family south from New Jersey.
"We bought a shack and 2 acres for $29,000," said Richard Fries.
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Thieves steal from Safari Park
The lead was destined for the roof of the fire-ravaged mansion in the grounds, which is currently being rebuilt. But between Sunday evening and early Monday morning, raiders used cutting equipment to burn the doors off the large metal container where the eight tonnes of lead was stored. Safari park spokeswoman, Wendy Jackson, said the theft was an inconvenience but did not believe it would hold up the construction work. She added: “We are progressing very well with the house so it is not going to cause any major delays. .
Flooding in S.J. courthouse has caused over $200,000 in damages; cost ...
Last week's flood in the main San Joaquin County courthouse left between $200,000 and $300,000 worth of damage in its wake, officials said Wednesday.About 15,000 gallons of water poured out of a pipe into a construction area on the fourth floor of the Stockton courthouse Feb. 13, and water soon began soaking through the floor. It damaged the third-floor ceiling and poured down elevator shafts, and everyone in the building was evacuated.The exact cause of the flood is still under investigation, said Karen McConnell, public information officer for the county. Whether liability rests on the county or on contractors will not be determined until the investigation is finished, she said.On the morning of the flood, Safety and Risk Manager Richard Pietz said a pipe was left open in an area where the air conditioning system was being replaced.
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