Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
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
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
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 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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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