Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
Argyle Highway Superintendent Robert W. Humiston Passes Away
By Craig Mongeau - January 2020
Robert W. Humiston, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 17, 2019, due to a car accident. Four other people were hurt, two seriously, in the crash that occurred around 8:45 a.m. at the entrance to The Auction Barn restaurant, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. ... more on Argyle Highway Superintendent Robert W. Humiston Passes Away
Highway Superintendent Mark Wilcox and the Town of Caneadea
By Mary Yamin-Garone - December 2019
Standing in front of the town of Caneadea highway department feels like home. Autumn's arrival is marked by the brilliant colors of the changing foliage — a sure sign that winter isn't far behind. ... more on Highway Superintendent Mark Wilcox and the Town of Caneadea
Commissioner of Public Works Jacob Tawil and the City of Middletown
Mary Yamin-Garone - November 2019
Jacob Tawil has his hands full. As the commissioner of public works of the city of Middletown, he's in charge of the water and sewage treatment plants and the water system. “We have five reservoirs/lakes, dams, water shed areas to protect as well as a wastewater treatment plant and collection system,” he said. ... more on Commissioner of Public Works Jacob Tawil and the City of Middletown
Superintendent of Highways & Public Works David Widger and the Town of Ogden
By Lori Lovely - October 2019
When all the items on your bucket list have been checked off, you know it's time to retire. That's exactly what David Widger, superintendent of highways and public works for the town of Ogden, Spencerport, N.Y., is preparing to do after a 44-year career. ... more on Superintendent of Highways & Public Works David Widger and the Town of Ogden
Highway Superintendent Scott Trisket and the Town of Clymer
By Mary Yamin-Garone - September 2019
For Scott Trisket, the road to the town of Clymer highway department was a long one. Scott grew up in Panama, N.Y. — a neighboring town to Clymer. “I was raised on a horse farm,” he said. ... more on Highway Superintendent Scott Trisket and the Town of Clymer
Deputy Super Reflects on 55-Year Career With Same Department
Jill Smith - August 2019
“I couldn't wait to get to work,” recalled Louie Cacciotti, thinking back to 1964 and his first year at the highway department for the town of Lancaster, N.Y. Today, more than 50 years later, Cacciotti (known by his family and friends as “Big Lou” or “Uncle Louie”) still wakes up every morning at 5 a.m. ... more on Deputy Super Reflects on 55-Year Career With Same Department
Highway Superintendent Scott Hillman and the Town of Porter
By Lori Lovely - August 2019
After 45 years in the highway business, Scott Hillman, superintendent of highways for the town of Porter, is looking forward to retirement at the end of the year … although it's hard for him to imagine what he'll do with so much free time. ... more on Highway Superintendent Scott Hillman and the Town of Porter
Highway Superintendent Bill Gardner and the Town of Forestport
Mary Yamin-Garone - July 2019
When telling Superintendent's Profile about his background, Bill Gardner said he was born and raised on a farm in Delaware County. In Andes, N.Y., to be exact. Bill attended what was then the Delhi Agriculture and Technology Program for one semester. ... more on Highway Superintendent Bill Gardner and the Town of Forestport
Vermeer Upgrades Tree Care Line With New SC70TX Stump Cutter
Vermeer - July 2019
Vermeer enhanced its professional tree care equipment product line with the introduction of the SC70TX stump cutter. Equipped with a 67 hp (50 kW) Cat turbocharged, Tier IV Final/Stage IIIB diesel engine, the SC70TX stump cutter delivers power to the cutter wheel and can travel up to 1560 rpm. ... more on Vermeer Upgrades Tree Care Line With New SC70TX Stump Cutter
Boss Snowplow Launches New Solutions for Better Snow Removal
Boss Snowplow - July 2019
Boss Snowplow expands its snow and ice removal product offerings to help professionals prepare for the upcoming winter storm season. The newest members of the BOSS family are the Forge 2.0 long bed spreader and the SK-R 6 compact vehicle plow. ... more on Boss Snowplow Launches New Solutions for Better Snow Removal
Snow and Ice Handling Contracts Take the Fright Out of Winter
Sourcewell - July 2019
Sourcewell recently awarded contracts in the “Snow and Ice Handling Equipment” category through solicitation #080818. Sourcewell contracts are solicited across North America and competitively awarded on behalf of Sourcewell current and potential government and education member agencies. ... more on Snow and Ice Handling Contracts Take the Fright Out of Winter
Highway Superintendent Patrick Mahar and the Town of Denmark
Mary Yamin-Garone - June 2019
Patrick Mahar is proof positive that hard work and perseverance pay off. For him, the journey to becoming highway superintendent of the town of Denmark was a slow and steady one that began when he was a young boy. ... more on Highway Superintendent Patrick Mahar and the Town of Denmark
Case Construction Celebrates 50 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing
Case - June 2019
Case Construction Equipment celebrated 50 years of skid steer manufacturing with a ceremony on April 3 at its Wichita, Kan. plant. Case first built skid steers in 1969 at its Burlington, Iowa, facility, before eventually moving production to Wichita. ... more on Case Construction Celebrates 50 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing
Highway Superintendent Mike Baldock and the Town of Lisbon
Lori Lovely - May 2019
When the newly elected highway superintendent of the town of Lisbon in St. Lawrence County filed for — and won — a competitive grant from the Water Quality Improvement Program through the Department of Environmental Conservation in 2018, there was some surprise expressed — no less from the grant writer himself. ... more on Highway Superintendent Mike Baldock and the Town of Lisbon
Knowing the Science of Light Makes Choosing the Right Color Clear as Day
Marni Epstein SPECIAL TO CEG - May 2019
Have you ever thought, “wow that vehicle's green light seems brighter than its other lights?” You aren't imagining it; there is a scientific reason why. Let's geek out for a second:A typical human's (with no color vision deficiency) color viewing sensitivity can see and discern across a wide range of colors over the “visible spectrum.” In a rainbow, for instance, the visible color spectrum range we see and discern is from violet/blue (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength). ... more on Knowing the Science of Light Makes Choosing the Right Color Clear as Day
Western New York Superintendents Host Annual Show
CEG - May 2019
The snow didn't stop the crowds — 94 exhibitors and hundreds of attendees — from visiting the 37th annual Western New York Village Superintendent's Show, held April 10, 2019, at the Rochester Tech Park, Rochester N.Y. ... more on Western New York Superintendents Host Annual Show
Highway Superintendent Mike Kastler and the Town of Sandy Creek
Mary Yamin-Garone PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - April 2019
Mike Kastler is a man on the move. Whether struggling to keep the town's budget in the black, providing the best services for the residents or camping in his spare time, Mike is always doing something. ... more on Highway Superintendent Mike Kastler and the Town of Sandy Creek
Five Star Equipment Completes First Deere 524L Loader Sale
Profile Staff - April 2019
Five Star Equipment just completed its first John Deere 524L wheel loader sale to Ridgebury Township of Bradford County, PA. The 524L is a part of John Deere's brand new 50th anniversary wheel loader line. ... more on Five Star Equipment Completes First Deere 524L Loader Sale
Updated Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Boasts Final Tier IV Engine
Profile Staff - April 2019
John Deere added Final Tier IV engine technology to the 944K hybrid wheel loader, providing customers an increase in fuel economy from the Interim Tier IV model. Other machine updates include improving operator comfort and increasing uptime, while lowering daily operating costs. ... more on Updated Deere 944K Hybrid Wheel Loader Boasts Final Tier IV Engine
White’s Farm Supply Earns Cub Cadet Top-Performing Dealer Award
Profile Staff - April 2019
White's Farm Supply Inc., local dealer of Cub Cadet outdoor power equipment located in Canastota, N.Y., recently earned distinction as one of the top 65 Cub Cadet independent retailers in America for 2018. ... more on White’s Farm Supply Earns Cub Cadet Top-Performing Dealer Award
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