Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
Michael Cerminaro - City of Utica’s Department of Public Works Commissioner
Jennifer Conway - August 2004
Like any strong leader, Michael Cerminaro is probably his department’s biggest cheerleader. He firmly believes that his men and women deserve the proper recognition for the long, very hard hours they work from the people for whom they work: the citizens of Utica, NY. ... more on Michael Cerminaro - City of Utica’s Department of Public Works Commissioner
Craig Mongeau - July 2004
Whether he was marching in a parade or just simply shaking hands with the electorate, former New York City Mayor Ed Koch was known for asking people the question, “How am I doing?” Not a bad way to conduct a flash poll, but it takes some fairly thick skin to deal with some of the more colorful answers he likely heard from his fellow New Yorkers. ... more on July 2004
Superintendent of Highways Ron Maggs and the Town of Eden Highway Department
Mary Yamin-Garone - July 2004
Ron Maggs is destined to go down in the record books. When appointed highway superintendent for the Town of Eden — at age 33 — he became Erie County’s youngest superintendent. Maggs has lived all of his 41 years in the town. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Ron Maggs and the Town of Eden Highway Department
Craig Mongeau - June 2004
Sometimes the way the federal government functions reminds me of my two-and-a-half year-old daughter when she hands me a mess or something she’s broken and says, “Here you go, Daddy.”Case in point are the many new federal regulations handed down to local governments since 9/11. ... more on June 2004
Robert L. Raab, Commissioner of Public Works, City of Long Beach
Craig Mongeau - June 2004
Spend time with Robert Raab and you’ll quickly hear and see the passion he has for his city – Long Beach. The Commissioner of Public Works for the barrier island, bedroom community on the western edge of Long Island’s Nassau County, Robert spiritedly talks not only about his responsibilities as head of the department, but also about the renaissance his city has experienced over the past 20 years. ... more on Robert L. Raab, Commissioner of Public Works, City of Long Beach
Craig Mongeau - April 2004
A famous politician once said that “all politics is local.” The majority of you – if not all – live this maxim because you deal with citizens literally at street level; you either go knocking on doors to keep in touch with the people in your community or you know exactly what they’re thinking because of the sheer volume of phone calls you receive – for better or for worse. ... more on May 2004
Robert Mitchell, Commissioner of Public Works and Superintendent of Highways, Town of Colonie
Craig Mongeau - April 2004
The Town of Colonie is known as the “crossroads” of New York State. Go north a few hours and you’re in Montreal; travel south a couple of hours, you are in Manhattan; go east and there’s Springfield, MA; and travel two hours west and you find Syracuse. ... more on Robert Mitchell, Commissioner of Public Works and Superintendent of Highways, Town of Colonie
Craig Mongeau - April 2004
Spring has sprung a leak. As I write this on March 22, it’s around 30 degrees outside with a pretty annoying wind of about 15 miles per hour. Of course, as soon as March 20 comes by, the “official” start of spring, I don’t expect it to suddenly be in the 60s with a warm breeze migrating here from the South, but these are January and February temps, so it’d be nice if they’d migrate north of here. ... more on April 2004
James McGlynn - Superintendent of Highways and the Town of Bath Highway Department
Mary Yamin-Garone - April 2004
At first glance the Town of Bath’s highway department may not be what you would expect. In a world overrun by technology, this do-it-yourself kind-of-town believes in doing just that. Under the direction of Superintendent of Highways James McGlynn, the town’s highway department does everything from developing its own cold patch to making its own hydraulic hoses. ... more on James McGlynn - Superintendent of Highways and the Town of Bath Highway Department
Earl C. Smith - Superintendent of Highways and the Town of Putnam Valley Highway Department
Craig Mongeau - March 2004
Despite constant threats of rising operating costs and falling snow, Earl C. Smith, superintendent of highways for the Town of Putnam Valley, still calls his job the most relaxing he’s ever had. Monday through Friday, Earl arrives at his office at 5:30 a.m., enjoys a cup of coffee and a doughnut and reads the newspaper. ... more on Earl C. Smith - Superintendent of Highways and the Town of Putnam Valley Highway Department
Craig Mongeau - March 2004
If telling your elected officials how you feel about lack of CHIPS funding sounds like time well spent, then you’ll want to take advantage of Advocacy Day. In an interview with Bill Nichols, executive secretary/treasurer, of the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Inc., he explained how superintendents across NYS can participate:On March 10, 2004, two associations — the aforementioned NYS town superintendent association and the New York State County Highway Association — will join forces for the second straight year in an effort to restore funding to the CHIPS program. ... more on March 2004
Dyer Sales Helps Keep Culverts Running With Polyethylene Liners
Profile Staff - March 2004
Most culverts used by highway departments are made of steel, which over the years wears or rusts out. Traditionally, to replace a worn out culvert, it is dug up, removed and a new steel culvert put in its place. ... more on Dyer Sales Helps Keep Culverts Running With Polyethylene Liners
John F. Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Works Town of Babylon, NY
James Van Horn - January 2004
John Miller’s choice of leisure activities should prepare him well for the exigencies of work life as the public works commissioner for one of the largest municipal jurisdictions in the state of New York, the Town of Babylon. ... more on John F. Miller, Commissioner, Department of Public Works Town of Babylon, NY
Craig Mongeau - January 2004
First, I hope that you and your families had a happy and healthy holiday season. A lot of people (myself included) make New Year’s resolutions, hoping we can permanently change things in ourselves for the better. ... more on January/February 2004
Gary Parker Brings Expertise to Contractors Sales of Albany
Profile Staff - January 2004
Gary Parker has joined the sales staff of Contractors Sales in Albany, NY. Parker will be serving select accounts in Albany, Rensselaer, Schenectady and Saratoga counties. “We are very excited at the opportunity of adding Gary to our sales staff. ... more on Gary Parker Brings Expertise to Contractors Sales of Albany
Craig Mongeau - December 2003
This may sound ridiculous, but it can sometimes be great when somebody – or in this case, many people – tell you that you made a mistake. It shows that at least people are paying attention to what you’re doing, which in the publishing business, is everything. ... more on December 2003
Rochester’s Admar Expands Its Product Offerings, Adds Kubota to Lineup
Profile Staff - December 2003
Admar Supply Company, construction equipment rental service-provider based in Rochester, NY, has increased its operations again by taking on Kubota’s construction equipment line, which includes excavators, mini-backhoes and wheel loaders. ... more on Rochester’s Admar Expands Its Product Offerings, Adds Kubota to Lineup
Superintendent of Highways Roger Chirico and the Town of Philipstown
Profile - December 2003
Roger M. Chirico, highway superintendent of the Town of Philipstown, ran unopposed in last month’s election. Not only that, he was the highest vote getter in the township. That comes as no surprise to most voters in the bucolic little Putnam County town of 9,400, not far from the U.S. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Roger Chirico and the Town of Philipstown
Superintendent of Highways David Ferris and the Town of Owego Highway Department
Mary S. Yamin-Garone - November 2003
David Ferris is a man on the move. Whether serving as an advocate for county and town governments, developing a five-year plan for repairing the town’s roads or fishing during his down time, Ferris is always doing something. ... more on Superintendent of Highways David Ferris and the Town of Owego Highway Department
Craig Mongeau - November 2003
We at Profile would like to thank everyone who exhibited and attended the ninth Annual NYS Highway and Public Works Expo on October 15 at the Verizon Center of Progress building at the Fairgrounds. It was great seeing all of you – some of you for the first time!It was a bit breezy, wasn’t it? According to the October 16 edition of The Post Standard of Syracuse, wind gusts reached as high as 70 mph in some parts of Madison, Cayuga, Onondaga and Oswego counties. ... more on November 2003
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