By Lisa Capobianco Staff Writer Southington Town Hall has now sported a new look while increasing energy efficiency. The building recently underwent a complete window renovation, which helped improve Town Hall’s insulation in the winter as well as energy costs. Southington Town Manager Garry Brumback said the building needed the makeover. “These windows are much more efficient,” Brumback said. V. Nanfito, a premium provider of window replacement services, spent over a week on the project, installing over new 90 windows with an “Energy Star” label, a government-supported symbol for energy efficiency which will help the town save money and the environment. According to V. Nanfito, the “Energy Star” label helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions and other pollutants from the inefficient use of energy. Vincent Nanfito and Armand Martinez said the new windows offer additional environmental protection while maintaining the original style of the older windows. “This exceeds the state level of what must be labeled as ‘Energy Star,’” said Nanfito, adding that the improved insulation will help decrease costs in heat for the town. “We also matched the trim on the outside with the original trim.” Southington Town Attorney Mark Sciota said it was time for the windows to undergo [...]
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