Tony Palamara is a lifelong resident of the central New York region where he now works.The 58-year-old is also a 26-year veteran of the five-county water utility that serves the region. But he’s more than that — last year, he was recognized for his leadership as manager of water distribution for the Onondaga County Water Authority. And Palamara’s commitment to public service doesn’t stop there. He’s worked as a volunteer firefighter and for 18 years has served on the town board of the community where he grew up.Over his tenure at the authority, he’s seen technological innovation, system consolidation and
