Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
Highway Superintendent Dan Baker and the Town of Coeymans
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - July 2024
Some days, his crew gives him a hard time for taking phone calls when there's work to be done, but Dan Baker, highway superintendent of the town of Coeymans, firmly believes in serving the local residents, and that includes communicating with them — listening to their needs, their praise, their gratitude, and, at times, their complaints. ... more on Highway Superintendent Dan Baker and the Town of Coeymans
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - July 2024
When Gov. Hochul recently did an abrupt about face on the New York City congestion pricing plan, like everything else these days, there were some who were happy and others who were not. Count New York City Comptroller Brad Lander among the displeased crowd and like just about everything else these days, multiple lawsuits are being floated as a result of the governor's sudden reversal. ... more on Editor's Notebook July 2024
Highway Superintendent Alan VanWormer and the Town of New Baltimore
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - June 2024
As part of a family known for its history of community service, there's little surprise that Alan VanWormer ran for highway superintendent in his hometown of New Baltimore in 2019. His father and brother had volunteered for the local fire department — as did he prior to becoming highway superintendent. ... more on Highway Superintendent Alan VanWormer and the Town of New Baltimore
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - June 2024
We're already halfway through 2024 and only about four months away from the 30th Annual N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo in Syracuse on Oct. 23 — and we have some important updates on how the show is filling up quickly and lunch sponsors. ... more on Editor's Notebook June 2024
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - May 2024
Happy May everyone, and I hope all of you got through April well; it was a tough weather month for many of us with lots of rain and wind throughout the Northeast. As many of you may know, mid-April was National Work Zone Awareness Week and on April 17 Gov. ... more on Editor's Notebook May 2024
Highway Superintendent Shawn Keeler and the Town of Putnam Valley
Mary Yamin-Garone - May 2024
It doesn't take long to realize Shawn Keeler is the right man for the job. Comfortable in his own skin, he exudes confidence as he tells of his journey to become highway superintendent. Born in 1976, Shawn grew up on Luigi Road, a private road the entire family used. ... more on Highway Superintendent Shawn Keeler and the Town of Putnam Valley
Highway Superintendent Stephen Van Tassel and the Town of Canaan
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - April 2024
Elected to office when he was just 24 years old, Stephen Van Tassel is New York State's youngest elected highway superintendent. While he views that fact as both an advantage and a challenge, it's clear that he brings a fresh perspective to the position. ... more on Highway Superintendent Stephen Van Tassel and the Town of Canaan
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - April 2024
I have OCD when it comes to e-mails. I receive around 200 hundred or so a day and while a little fewer than half are ones I know I can delete right away, the rest require some kind of action on my part. ... more on Editor's Notebook April 2024
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - March 2024
Hello, again. Our January/February issue of Superintendent's Profile goes to press before the Holidays, so this is the first time I've gotten back to writing a column since then (it's late February as I write this.)It's good to be back at this and I'm looking forward to not only communicating with all of you in this space, but also publishing more of your stories in Superintendent's Profile in 2024. ... more on Editor's Notebook March 2024
Highway Superintendent Andrew Busa and the Town of Sullivan
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - March 2024
"I'm not scared to try things," said Andrew (Andy) J. Busa, highway superintendent since 2017 of the town of Sullivan, located in Madison County. "It's a little intimidating sometimes, but I love the challenge."Tackling challenges often saves the town money. ... more on Highway Superintendent Andrew Busa and the Town of Sullivan
Editor's Notebook January/February 2024
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - February 2024
Happy New Year! We hope all of you, your families and your crews had a wonderful, healthy and safe holiday season. With 2024 rung in, now is the time for resolutions, right? Hopefully, by the time you're reading this your resolutions are still intact. ... more on Editor's Notebook January/February 2024
Highway Superintendent Jason Sartori and the Town of Dover
Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - February 2024
For Jason Sartori it doesn't get any better than this. He loves his family. He loves the town where he has spent most of his life. He loves getting up every morning and doing his job as the highway superintendent of the town of Dover and he loves his parakeet, Peek. ... more on Highway Superintendent Jason Sartori and the Town of Dover
Editor's Notebook December 2023
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - December 2023
Recently, I received a letter to the editor and a few photos from Pam Miktuk, highway superintendent of the town of Villenova. The town is on the eastern border of Chautauqua County and is southeast of Dunkirk. ... more on Editor's Notebook December 2023
J & J Equipment Holds Tymco Sweeper Training in Brewerton
Superintendent’s Profile - December 2023
J & J Equipment held a sweeper training day for Tymco air sweepers Nov. 8, 2023, at its Brewerton, N.Y., headquarters. The event had a great turnout with attendees traveling from all across the state to hear two guest speakers, Jeff O'Malley and Warren Leonard, speak on preventive maintenance and everyday care of the Tymco product. ... more on J & J Equipment Holds Tymco Sweeper Training in Brewerton
N.Y.'s MTE Equipment Solutions Serves Wide Range of Industries
Superintendent’s Profile - December 2023
MTE Equipment Solutions is a family-owned and -operated business, headquartered in Rochester, N.Y. The company was purchased in 2010 by Thomas Houseknecht, who still serves today as company president. ... more on N.Y.'s MTE Equipment Solutions Serves Wide Range of Industries
Highway Superintendent Joe Wasilewski and the Town of Lorraine
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - December 2023
Although he came from the private sector, where he owned a residential construction business, Joe Wasilewski, highway superintendent of the town of Lorraine since 2018, understands that elected officials in the public sector work for the taxpayers. ... more on Highway Superintendent Joe Wasilewski and the Town of Lorraine
Editor's Notebook November 2023
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - November 2023
The 2023 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo is in the books and our early reports show that we may have broken an attendance record. More on that possibility in next month's issue when we publish the coverage of the Expo. ... more on Editor's Notebook November 2023
Highway Superintendent Chris Countryman and the Town of Macedon
Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - November 2023
Chris Countryman is proof positive: hard work and perseverance pay off. For him, the journey to becoming highway superintendent of the town of Macedon was a slow and steady one that began in 1998 when he joined the highway department. ... more on Highway Superintendent Chris Countryman and the Town of Macedon
N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo Sets Attendance Record
CEG - November 2023
A tradition since 1994, the 29th annual N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo was held Oct. 18, 2023, at the NYS Fairgrounds Expo Center in Syracuse. Breaking all previous attendance records, 1,400 representatives of highway departments, public works officials, DOT officials, as well as managers of parks and recreation facilities and road maintenance contractors enjoyed the show. ... more on N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo Sets Attendance Record
Highway Superintendent Frank Petramale and the Town of Ulster
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - October 2023
For 35 years, Frank Petramale has been employed by the highway department of the town of Ulster in Ulster County. Before he ran for highway superintendent in 2008, he served as road maintenance leader for eight years — third in line in charge of the department. ... more on Highway Superintendent Frank Petramale and the Town of Ulster
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