Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
Editor's Notebook October 2023
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - October 2023
It's finally here (well, almost as you could tell by the wrap on this month's cover.) It's early October by the time you receive this issue, but later this month on Wednesday the 18th, the 29th annual N.Y.S Highway & Public Works Expo will be held at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse. ... more on Editor's Notebook October 2023
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
Alta Equipment Holds Open House in Syracuse, N.Y.
CEG - September 2023
Alta Equipment held an open house and customer appreciation event Aug. 24, 2023, at its Syracuse, N.Y., facility. Factory representatives from the major lines of equipment that Alta represents, including Volvo, JCB, Toro, Gradall, AMI, Arctic Snow and Ice Products, Cummings and Bricker, Doosan Portable Power, Ecoverse, Mauldin, Nikola, Steelwrist, Striker Hydraulic Breakers, Terramac, Towmaster and more were on hand to display products and answer questions. ... more on Alta Equipment Holds Open House in Syracuse, N.Y.
Editor's Notebook September 2023
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - September 2023
The 2023 NYS Highway & Public Works Expo is fast approaching and now is as good a time as any to remind all of you why you should attend or exhibit. Here are the top five reasons why you should exhibit or attend the big show in Syracuse on Oct. ... more on Editor's Notebook September 2023
Highway Superintendent Mike Andrews Jr. and the Town of Malone
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - September 2023
Michael Andrews Jr. had worked in the town of Malone highway department for 17 years, was union shop president for eight years and was part of the contract negotiation committee for 12 years. For two years, he served as deputy highway superintendent. ... more on Highway Superintendent Mike Andrews Jr. and the Town of Malone
Get Ready for the 2023 NYS Highway & Public Works Expo
Profile Staff - September 2023
Last year's NYS Highway & Public Works Expo was a resounding success with more than 1,800 in attendance. And that was thanks to all of you who attended and exhibited. At the 2022 show, 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 Get Ready for the 2023 NYS Highway & Public Works Expo
KAGE Innovation Releases New Trip Edge Snow Pusher
KAGE - August 2023
Once again, KAGE Innovation has pushed snow removal to a new level — this time with the release of its new advanced snow pusher — the KAGE SnowFire Blast. This snow box takes the simplicity of a standard snow pusher and adds in many of the safety and performance-enhancing features found in its famous SnowFire 2-in-1 plow and pusher system. ... more on KAGE Innovation Releases New Trip Edge Snow Pusher
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - August 2023
What is actually free? I was trying to think of one thing that truly is. Things that are claimed to be "free" require something in return, such as one's time, effort, commitment, devotion or money indirectly. ... more on Editor's Notebook August 2023
Highway Superintendent Roger LaBombard and the Town of Chateaugay
Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - August 2023
Roger LaBombard, superintendent of highways of the town of Chateaugay, is a straight shooter, dedicated, hard-working, in your face (in a good way) kinda' guy. Not one to shy away from controversy, Roger is known for speaking his mind and getting things done. ... more on Highway Superintendent Roger LaBombard and the Town of Chateaugay
Considering Fleet Tracking? CyberTrac Has GPS Solution
Superintendent’s Profile - July 2023
If you are responsible for a fleet of vehicles and equipment and have given any thought to fleet tracking GPS technology, you may want to take a look at CyberTrac. CyberTrac is cutting-edge fleet tracking that was developed and customized for the industry's needs by Jon Scott, a New York State highway superintendent. ... more on Considering Fleet Tracking? CyberTrac Has GPS Solution
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - July 2023
In America, any road will take you to where you want to go. The street from your driveway can take you to the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans and the Gulf of Mexico; it can take you and your family to a vacation in Yellowstone National Park and to the Grand Canyon; it can take you New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago and to the countryside; and it can take you to see you children's or grandchildren's soccer game. ... more on Editor's Notebook July 2023
Highway Superintendent Robert Wyant and the Town of Rhinebeck
Lori Lovely – CEG Correspondent - July 2023
When Robert Wyant won election to become highway superintendent of Rhinebeck in 2020, he put to use the lessons he'd learned from his predecessors and capitalized on his years of experience in the department, as well as the connections he'd made along the way. ... more on Highway Superintendent Robert Wyant and the Town of Rhinebeck
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
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