Mario Ricozzi Of Branford Named To Regional Water Authority's Board

NEW HAVEN, CT —Mario Ricozzi of Branford was appointed to the South Central Connecticut Regional Water Authority's five-member Authority Board, as of July 1, it was announced Friday.

He filled the seat left vacant following the passing earlier this year of longtime board member Anthony DiSalvo.

Ricozzi has represented Branford on the RWA’s Representative Policy Board, which he had chaired for the past four years. The RPB is a separate oversight panel comprising representatives of the 20 municipalities in the RWA’s region, as well as a gubernatorial appointee.

“Although we are saddened by the circumstances that created the vacancy, we are delighted to welcome Mario Ricozzi to the Authority Board,” Authority Board Chair David J. Borowy said. “Mario’s previous service on the RPB and his expertise in infrastructure management will be invaluable as we realize our vision of sustaining life, strengthening our communities, and protecting natural resources for future generations.”

Ricozzi brings more than 40 years of experience in infrastructure design, operation, maintenance, and management to the Authority Board. In addition to his previous role on the RPB, he has made significant contributions to other utilities and municipalities, including the Greater New Haven Water Pollution Control Authority, the City of Danbury and the Village of Mamaroneck, N.Y. He was also chair of the Town of Branford’s Recycling and Solid Waste Commission, and he contributed to various committees focused on improving the town’s infrastructure.

“Mario’s leadership, experience, and spirit of service will play a vital role in ensuring our organization meets the region’s water and land management needs now and into the future,” added RWA President and Chief Executive Officer Larry L. Bingaman.

Ricozzi has served on the boards of several professional and technical organizations, including the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Connecticut Society of Civil Engineers, and the Connecticut Water Works Association. On July 1, he joined the board of the National Institute for Engineering Ethics. He has also worked in private practice with the consulting engineering firm Greiner, Inc.

“I am honored to join the Authority Board of the RWA and excited to work with my fellow board members, the leadership team, and the RPB to further the RWA’s mission of providing customers with high-quality water and services at a reasonable cost, while promoting the preservation of watershed lands and aquifers,” Ricozzi said.