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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Les DeckerSuperintendent of Public Works
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Chris BisognanoAssistant Superintendent of Public Works
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Dan LightWater/Sewer Foreman
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Chris CiotaHighway/Sanitation Foreman & Recycling Coordinator
Les Decker
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Les Decker has been the Superintendent of Public Works since June of 2014. Les is in charge of overseeing the Department of Public Works staff, which consists of about 30 employees. Les also oversees the Recreation Department staff. Prior to his appointment to Superintendent, Les also held the following positions: laborer, equipment operator I, equipment operator II, highway foreman and assistant superintendent of public works. Les is a life-long resident of the Village of Colonie and a graduate of Colonie Central high school. Les is a former volunteer firefighter with the Village of Colonie Fire Company, within the Company he was a past lieutenant and is currently a social member. Les has been a Village employee since July of 1998.
Chris Bisognano
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Chris Bisognano has been the Assistant Superintendent of Public Works since June of 2014. Chris assists the superintendent with overseeing the Public Works department. Prior to his appointment to Assistant Superintendent, Chris also held the following positions: laborer, equipment operator I, equipment operator II and water foreman. 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.
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.
Chris Ciota
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Chris Ciota is the Highway/Sanitation Foreman as well as the Recycling Coordinator and has been an employee with the Village since 2004. Chris oversees the Highway/Sanitation crew with their daily tasks as well as coordinating our recycling program. Prior to his appointment as Highway/Sanitation Foreman and Recycling Coordinator, Chris also held the following positions: laborer, equipment operator I, equipment operator II and worked on the Stormwater MS4 program. Chris is a life-long resident of the Village of Colonie, a graduate of Christian Brothers Academy and has a bachelor’s degree from Franklin Pierce University.