The Department of Public Works has the most frequent contact with Village residents. Garbage collection and recycling programs are done weekly; heavy trash collection begins in May and continues into the Fall. Sewer and water system repair and maintenance is on both a regularly scheduled and emergency basis. Leaf collection is a three season job and snow removal is fast and efficient. Village residents are justifiably proud of the quality and courteous service provided by a dedicated Department of Public Works.
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Meet the Department of Public Works Staff
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Chris BisognanoSuperintendent of Public Works
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Chris CiotaAssistant Superintendent
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Dan LightWater/Sewer Foreman
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Vincent KrzykowskiHighway/Sanitation Foreman
Chris Bisognano
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Chris Bisognano has been the Superintendent of Public Works since September of 2023. Chris oversees all Department of Public Works operations and staff, which consists of around 30 employees. Prior to his appointment to Superintendent, Chris also held the following positions: laborer, equipment operator I, equipment operator II, Sewer/Water Foreman and Assistant Superintendent for 9 years. Chris is a life-long resident of the Village of Colonie and a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. Chris also has an associate’s degree in business administration from Hudson Valley Community College. Chris has been a Village employee since October of 1998.
Chris Ciota
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Chris Ciota has been the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works since September of 2023. Chris assists the Superintendent with overseeing the Public Works Department. Prior to his appointment as Assistant Superintendent, Chris also held the following positions: laborer, equipment operator I, equipment operator II, MS4 Officer, Recycling Coordinator, & Highway/Sanitation Foreman. Chris is a life-long resident of the Village of Colonie and a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy. He has a bachelor’s degree from Franklin Pierce University and has been an employee with the Village since 2004. Chris takes great pride in contributing to the Village community and raising his family here.
Dan Light
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Dan Light has been the water/sewer foreman since August of 2014. Dan oversees the water/sewer crew with their daily tasks. Prior to his appointment to water/sewer foreman, Dan also held the following positions: laborer, equipment operator I and equipment operator II. Dan is a graduate of Colonie Central High School. Dan has been a Village employee since May 2010.
Vincent Krzykowski
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Vincent Krzykowski is the Highway/Sanitation Foreman and has been an employee with the Village since April 2021. Vincent oversees the Highway/Sanitation crew with their daily tasks as well as the parks grounds and crews. Prior to his appointment as Highway/Sanitation Foreman, Vincent also held the following positions: laborer, equipment operator I, equipment operator II & Park Foreman. Vincent grew up in the Village of Colonie and graduated from Colonie Central High School. He takes great pride in his community and continuing to keep the Village a great place to live.