The construction company hired for the Rockwell and Johnson schools renovation and expansion projects have been approved to use the old Police Station building during the work. 

The Bethel Board of Selectmen recently signed off on allowing Rizzo Corporation to lease the facility and the land for $1 per year. 

There was a delay in the process from when the idea was first proposed.  First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker explained that lead was found from the firing range that had leeched through air handling system and settled in some of the offices.  OSHA required that the station be cleaned.  That work has since been done. 

Rizzo Corporation will take on lability for maintenance of the building, HVAC systems and utility costs.  Knickerbocker says it provides convenient parking area of employees and office space for the construction manager and subcontractors.