Tony was a machine equipment operator for Lenox before his election as superintendent in 1992. Since then, he has been elected for four-year terms with his current stint expiring in 2009.
Although Tony grew up in the Village of Canastota, he has called Lenox his home for 48 years and lives there with his wife, Laurie, and children, Adam, 23, and Kindall, 20. He knows the town and its people and enjoys helping them. And, to stay in touch with the community, Tony has a cell phone for 24-hour calls.
"It's all about people in this town. They are all very good people. They're very nice and they're very thankful. It makes us feel wanted and needed," said Tony.
"Believe me, it's not horribly unusual for me to leave my house to respond to a call as late as 10:30 in the evening. But this [caring] attitude pays off for me. I run for four-year terms and in the fall of 2005, I ran unopposed. I think that speaks well for our department," he explained. And Tony gives a lot of credit to his wife for her understanding of his job and the hours it entails.
"Laurie has been a tremendous support to me and to our kids. She graciously puts up with the ridiculous winter time hours." he said.
When Tony does find some time away from his job, he enjoys hunting, fishing, camping, cycling, and participation in the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways, local parades and Old Home Day events.
