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Editor's Notebook June 2023

Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - June 2023

Time flies when you're having fun … we've all heard that expression before. But time seems to fly by when you get older, too. For me, it seems to be passing by more quickly, and I've heard other people say they feel this way, as well. ... more on Editor's Notebook June 2023

Western N.Y. Super Assoc. Holds 40th Annual Equipment Show

CEG - June 2023

The Western New York Superintendents Association (WNYVSA) held its 40th Annual Equipment Show April 26, 2023, at the town of Ogden Highway facility in Spencerport, N.Y. Superintendents and their crews from local municipalities attended the event, and local dealers, technology companies, service companies and many more showcased their products and services, helping to make the show a big success. ... more on Western N.Y. Super Assoc. Holds 40th Annual Equipment Show

Highway Superintendent Elizabeth Aubin and the Town of Worth

Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - June 2023

At first glance, the town of Worth's highway department may not be what you'd expect. In a world overrun by technology, this do-it-yourself kind-of-town believes in doing just that. Under the direction of part-time Superintendent of Highways Elizabeth Aubin, the town's highway department does everything from working in the woods to running the equipment,For Elizabeth, well, she's just doing her job. ... more on Highway Superintendent Elizabeth Aubin and the Town of Worth

Editor's Notebook May 2023

Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - May 2023

Recently, six Maryland highway workers were killed on the job when a driver of an Acura struck them along a stretch of I-695 outside Baltimore. According to police, the driver was trying to change lanes when she struck the "front corner panel" on the passenger side of another vehicle and careened into a work zone between the Jersey barriers, hitting the workers before her car flipped over. ... more on Editor's Notebook May 2023

Highway Superintendent David Miller and the Town of Lockport

Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - May 2023

Town of Lockport Highway Superintendent Dave Miller and his crew were taking a lunch break while doing a paving job a few years ago. He grabbed a bite at Ted's Hotdogs. "While sitting there, I could hear someone choking," he recalled. ... more on Highway Superintendent David Miller and the Town of Lockport

Editor's Notebook April 2023

Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - April 2023

By the time you'll read this, it'll be April, but I'm writing this on March 16 having not slept for the past 37 or so hours. I just returned from Vegas. No, I wasn't doing "Vegas things," but instead working ConExpo-Con/AGG … the biggest construction industry tradeshow in North America, held every three years. ... more on Editor's Notebook April 2023

Highways Superintendent & Public Works Commissioner Brian Sherman and the Town of Shelter Island

Sondra Rossi – Profile EDITORIAL ASSISTANT - April 2023

Brian Sherman's job is extremely diverse — he serves a dual role of superintendent of Highways and Commissioner of Public Works on a unique location: an island town. On any given day, he may be working on a highway project, a project in the recycling center or be involved in building a new office for the town or village, before ending the day out on the water with the town boat because one of the buoys got loose. ... more on Highways Superintendent & Public Works Commissioner Brian Sherman and the Town of Shelter Island

Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke and the Town of Red Hook

Mary Yamin-Garone - March 2023

Theresa Burke is a woman on the move. Whether struggling to keep the town's budget in the black, providing the best services for the residents or gardening in her spare time, Theresa's always doing something. ... more on Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke and the Town of Red Hook

Editor's Notebook March 2023

Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - March 2023

On this past Valentine's Day, contractors who are working on the $2.25 billion I-81 project received a nice gift when a judge ruled that the project can continue. The decision, however, also stated that state transportation officials must complete more environmental reviews before razing the I-81 viaduct through Syracuse. ... more on Editor's Notebook March 2023

Editor's Notebook January 2023

Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - January 2023

You can think about it … just don't do anything on it. That's essentially what a New York State Supreme Court judge told the New York State Department of Transportation recently when he modified his earlier injunction to halt work on the I-81 project in Syracuse. ... more on Editor's Notebook January 2023

Highway Superintendent Tom Slate and the Town of Pharsalia Highway Department

Mary Yamin-Garone - January 2023

It doesn't take long to realize that Tom Slate is the right man for the job. Obviously a man comfortable in his own skin, Tom exudes confidence as he tells of his journey to become the highway superintendent of the town of Pharsalia. ... more on Highway Superintendent Tom Slate and the Town of Pharsalia Highway Department

Highway Superintendent Gary Cole and the Town of Cato

Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - December 2022

Gary Cole, third-generation highway superintendent of the town of Cato in Cayuga County, has been in office since 2008. He laughingly says, "I'll be remembered as the superintendent who spent the most money."Gary said his father, grandfather and Walter Joshanski, his most recent predecessor (who still plows snow and mows the cemeteries and who talked him into running for the position), didn't spend a lot of money. ... more on Highway Superintendent Gary Cole and the Town of Cato

Editor's Notebook December 2022

Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - December 2022

Government can work; you're all proof of that. But the federal government can be another matter. In D.C., we have two sides that are chronically more concerned about staying in power or getting into power than they are about reaching compromises on solutions that could help Americans. ... more on Editor's Notebook December 2022

Town Superintendents of Highways Assoc. Holds Annual Conference

NYSAOTSOH - November 2022

The New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways (NYSAOTSOH) held its 93rd annual conference, educational symposium and expo Sept. 20 to 23, 2022, at the Holiday Valley resort in Endicottville, N.Y. ... more on Town Superintendents of Highways Assoc. Holds Annual Conference

Editor's Notebook November 2022

Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - November 2022

It's a wrap for the 2022 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo and wow, thank you, what a successful show it was. The Expo not only had fantastic exhibitor participation but also record-breaking attendance numbers. ... more on Editor's Notebook November 2022

Superintendent Jeff Martin and the Town of Mayfield Highway Department

Mary Yamin-Garone PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - November 2022

Jeff Martin, superintendent of highways of the town of Mayfield, is a straight shooter, dedicated, hard-working, in-your-face (in a good way) kind of guy. Not one to shy away from controversy, Jeff is known for speaking his mind and getting things done. ... more on Superintendent Jeff Martin and the Town of Mayfield Highway Department

2022 N.YS. Highway & Public Works Expo

CEG - November 2022

The 2022 NYS Highway & Public Works Expo is in the books, and it was a resounding success with more than 1,800 in attendance. Representatives from highway departments from as far away as Shelter Island in the Hamptons to a bus load of highway superintendents from Niagara County attended the big show at the New York State Fairgrounds. ... more on 2022 N.YS. Highway & Public Works Expo

Editor's Notebook October 2022

Profile Staff - October 2022

It's over … no, not the N.Y.S Highway & Public Works Expo. That's fast approaching, and I'll get to that in a minute. But the New York State COVID-19 state of emergency was officially lifted on Sept. ... more on Editor's Notebook October 2022

2022 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo Exhibitors

Profile Staff - October 2022

Absolute Auctions & RealtyPleasant Valley, N.Y. Booth 70Whether a big or small gain is needed, surplus asset auctions can provide a much-needed boost in revenue to budgets. Absolute Auctions & Realty is a full-service provider that handles all the leg work "so you don't have to." The company works closely with each client to ensure the auction runs smoothly, efficiently and transparently from photographing and watermarking assets to marketing and reporting. ... more on 2022 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo Exhibitors

Superintendent of Highways Barbara Czworka and the Town of Bethany

Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - October 2022

Barbara Czworka is unique. As highway superintendent of the town of Bethany, she's a member of a select group of individuals. Barbara is one of 13 female supers out of the more than 1,328 in New York State. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Barbara Czworka and the Town of Bethany

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