Highway Superintendent James Martin and the Town of Woodhull

Jim Martin, the highway superintendent of the town of Woodhull, recalls the worst day on the job without hesitation. It was Aug. 18, 2021, when Tropical Storm Fred triggered flash flooding throughout Steuben County. More than 6 ft. of water poured through the department's garage and a newly built wastewater plant also was flooded. Click for more...

Highway Superintendent Brian Ingraham and the Town of Sweden

Brian Ingraham, superintendent of highways of the town of Sweden, is following in the footsteps of his father, Tom, who served as highway superintendent of the neighboring Town of Hamlin, both in Monroe County. Click for more...

Highway Superintendent Todd Martin and the Town of Clinton

As a kid, Todd Martin spent countless hours riding his bike over the dirt roads in and around the town of Clinton, memorizing every muddy rut, rocky patch and pothole trying to get in his way. Today, at 55, he is still taming the trails. Click for more...

Conway Beam Builds Legacy On Service-First Philosophy

When Chelsea Conway talks about the truck business, she doesn't describe it as a showroom-and-sales operation. She describes it as an around-the-clock responsibility. "If a municipal truck is down during a snowstorm, the world stops," Conway said. Click for more...

Highway Superintendent Michael H. Farrell and the Town of Peru

In 2008, Mike Farrell was building roads — not for the town of Peru's highway department, but for a construction company. In his role as a heavy equipment operator in charge of small jobs, he operated heavy equipment. Click for more...

Editor's Notebook June 2026