Maisano brothers, Tony and Pat, embarked on their journey by plowing snow and taking up odd paving jobs using their father’s pickup truck. As time went on, their paving endeavors grew, and by 1965, they were actively engaged in more and more paving projects. In 1967, they took a significant step forward by purchasing their first dump truck, leading both brothers to quit their full-time jobs and dedicate themselves to paving and snow plowing.

In 1970, Maisano Bros. established itself as an independent entity and officially became incorporated. Over the years, the company gained recognition for their remarkable work, making headlines for their snow plowing efforts during the notorious blizzard of 1978, where they were featured on the front page of the local newspaper. They continued to leave their mark, even being showcased on local news broadcasts while plowing I-95 south in Branford during the blizzard of 2003.

Recycling Asphalt: How It Works, Why It Matters, and the Benefits

Asphalt is 100% recyclable and is reused more than paper, plastic, or glass, making it one of the most sustainable building materials.

The recycling process involves milling, crushing, reheating, and mixing reclaimed asphalt pavement (RAP) into new surfaces.

Recycled asphalt saves money by reducing the need for new aggregates and asphalt binder, lowering both material and transportation costs.

Using RAP conserves natural resources, cuts landfill waste, and reduces energy consumption compared to producing all-new asphalt.

Asphalt recycling demonstrates how reusing materials can be both practical and sustainable — a lesson that applies to all types of recycling.