Highway Superintendent John Mase and the Town of Union

Although he acquired his position as highway superintendent of the town of Union in Broome County through his own initiative and vast experience, John Mase credits his father, John C. Mase, for his achievement. "Without him, I may have never chosen highway maintenance as a career path," he said. Both father and son worked for the New York State Department of Transportation — the elder Mase for 37 years, the younger for 25. Click for more...

Highway Superintendent Neil Marzolf Jr. and the Town of Darien

Neil Marzolf Jr., the highway superintendent of Darien, loves plowing snow. Which is good because the town in western New York, about a half-hour east of Buffalo, averages approximately 86 in. a year. Less enjoyable is what he called "chasing the wind." "I love plowing snow," he said. Click for more...

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. 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...

Editor's Notebook August 2026