Public Works director finds ways to save Ansonia money.
That’s because D’Alessio dug out an old tub grinding machine, sitting idle on the Public Works’ grounds on North Division for a decade.
Using old-fashioned elbow grease, D’Alessio and his crew fixed the machine, which now grinds those Christmas trees, tree branches, brush and debris and transforms it into mulch D’Alessio must no longer purchase.
Money for that machine was not in the budget.
The trucks previously were washed using metered water the city pays for, but D’Alessio discovered a better way.
As an Ansonia native and taxpayer here, D’Alessio is always on the lookout to save the city money.
“I work hard and it has been paying off.” D’Alessio took over as head of Public Works in December 2015.
D’Alessio applies his business know-how to his daily routine, whether it’s something simple as switching paper vendors to find a lower price or making sure employees switch off lights every time they leave a room.
“Mike has been an asset to the City of Ansonia,” Cassetti said.
“He is a former business owner like myself.