Highway Superintendent James C. Cheyne and the Town of Marcy

James C. Cheyne took the helm as the town of Marcy's highway superintendent in 2020, bringing with him some fresh ideas for the small town in Oneida County. Vowing to "put Marcy back on the map" and "make the town cool and hip," he has relied on connections, 26 years of experience working for the town and some out-of-the-box thinking to achieve those goals through "trails, nice parks and community involvement."PreludeBefore James was elected to the highway superintendent role, he had worked for the town for 26 years. Click for more...

Highway Superintendent Matt Mustico and the Town of Elmira

For Highway Superintendent Matt Mustico of the town of Elmira in Chemung County, this year is one for the books — 2025 marks more than 25 years he has worked at the town's highway department, starting there as equipment operator in 1999 and being promoted to superintendent by the town supervisor in 2003. Click for more...

Highway Superintendent Ron Maggs and the Town of Eden

Ron Maggs is destined to go down in the record books. At age 33 he became Erie County's youngest superintendent and for the past 29 years he has been serving as the highway superintendent of the town of Eden. Click for more...

Highway Superintendent Douglas Robinson and the Town of Urbana

"I wanted to continue to build relationships, not only with residents, but with the surrounding communities, while working together to expand all of our abilities," said Highway Superintendent Douglas Robinson, aka "Fluffy," of the town of Urbana in Steuben County, an area known for attractions such as Keuka Lake, Glen Curtiss Museum, Finger Lakes Boating Museum and many wineries and breweries. Click for more...

Highway Superintendent Rick Granger and the Town of Coventry

When the town of Coventry in Chenango County was devastated by flooding in 2006, Rick Granger was one of many volunteers that helped the overwhelmed highway department restore the roads of his town. Little did he know then he'd one day be serving as the town's highway superintendent. Click for more...

Editor's Notebook June 2025