Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - March 2022
I'm going tackle a controversial subject in this month's column, one that has been dividing the nation for even longer than our recent issues. I've had enough and I can no longer remain silent. ... more on Editor's Notebook March 2022
Highway Superintendent Gary Thorington and the Town of Windham
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - March 2022
Whatever successes Gary Thorington has achieved as the highway superintendent of the town of Windham, he attributes to the legacy of the nine highway superintendents who served before him. He also cites a long list of others, starting with the dedicated highway employees he oversees, his parents and his mentor — Bernie "Big Cheese" Meyer, a retired highway superintendent from Columbia County, who first nominated Gary to fill a seat on the state executive committee of the New York State Association of Towns Superintendents of Highways. ... more on Highway Superintendent Gary Thorington and the Town of Windham
Serving the Town of Ava … A Dutch Family Tradition
By Patricia O’Brien – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - February 2022
When people hear the term "family business," they think of a farm, store or any business that family members own and work side by side. For the Dutch family, the town of Ava has become their family business. ... more on Serving the Town of Ava … A Dutch Family Tradition
Editor's Notebook January/February 2022
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - January 2022
We hope all of you had a Happy Hanukkah, Merry Christmas and a happy, safe and healthy New Year. I'm actually writing this column before New Year's Day, so it feels a little weird to have spoken in the past tense about the holidays, but such is the nature of publishing. ... more on Editor's Notebook January/February 2022
Highway Superintendent Roger Crandall and the Town of Malta
Mary Yamin-Garone - January 2022
He sits behind a metal desk in his office. A smiling skull and bones with a pirate patch hangs on the wall. There's nothing pretentious about the man and his surroundings. With Malta Highway Superintendent Roger Crandall, what you see is what you get: a down-to-earth man who takes great pride in what he does. ... more on Highway Superintendent Roger Crandall and the Town of Malta
Highway Superintendent John Keleher and the Town of Potsdam
Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - December 2021
For town of Potsdam Highway Superintendent John Keleher a job well done is reward enough for his toil. Whether it's keeping the streets safe in the winter, cleaning up after a storm or doing more with less money, those are the best days on the job for this super. ... more on Highway Superintendent John Keleher and the Town of Potsdam
Editor's Notebook December 2021
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - December 2021
For some people, the supply chain problem isn't just about not being able to find a Playstation 5, a live Christmas tree or a pair of sneakers; rather, for two New York state senators, the supply chain shortages, specifically involving microchips, could prove to be dangerous. ... more on Editor's Notebook December 2021
Editor's Notebook November 2021
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - November 2021
Well, the N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo is officially in the books and wow, what a great way it was to emerge from the COVID cocoon that was 2020. In a good way — maybe the only good way — 2020 showed us what we missed and really cared about once those things were either gone or scaled significantly back. ... more on Editor's Notebook November 2021
Highway Superintendent Jeffery Baker and the City of Sherrill
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - November 2021
Sports teaches us many things: teamwork, a good work ethic, leadership and even innovative thinking. These are a few of the qualities Jeffrey Baker picked up from years of coaching and playing sports at both the community and college level that he uses in his position as superintendent for the city of Sherrill in Oneida County. ... more on Highway Superintendent Jeffery Baker and the City of Sherrill
N.Y.S Association of Town Supers Holds Annual Conference
Profile Staff - November 2021
The New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways (NYSAOTSOH) held its 92nd annual conference and educational symposium and EXPO Sept. 28-30 at the Saratoga Hilton in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. ... more on N.Y.S Association of Town Supers Holds Annual Conference
2021 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo
Profile Staff - November 2021
The 2021 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo is in the books and once again, it was a resounding success. With more than 100,000 sq. ft. of exhibit space and nearly 150 exhibits, highway departments from across the state were drawn to the Expo Center at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse to experience the largest collection of highway and municipal equipment on display in New York State since the previous Expo in 2019. ... more on 2021 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo
Highway Superintendent George Dimler and the Town of Marbletown
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - October 2021
From saving lives as a fire fighter for 42 years to rescuing animals to redeeming the town of Marbletown's roads and highway equipment, George Dimler has spent his life preserving whatever he's around. ... more on Highway Superintendent George Dimler and the Town of Marbletown
Editor's Notebook October 2021
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - October 2021
When I was young, I heard that when you get older, it becomes harder to sleep, especially stay asleep. I'm older now and for me, it's true. I'm tired, but no matter the day, I wake up before 7 a.m. ... more on Editor's Notebook October 2021
2021 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo Exhibitors
Profile Staff - October 2021
Absolute Auctions & Realty Inc. Booth 71Absolute Auctions & Realty Inc. is a full-service auction firm providing municipalities and other government agencies "No Cost" auction services for items declared surplus. ... more on 2021 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo Exhibitors
Editor's Notebook September 2021
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - September 2021
Well, three big things have happened since the August issue of Superintendent's Profile. One … sigh, well, you know … there's a new governor. That's not even worth getting into how that all unfolded. ... more on Editor's Notebook September 2021
Highway Superintendent Harry Donahue and the Village of Brockport
Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - September 2021
As the saying goes, "All good things must come to an end."That was true for Highway Superintendent Harry Donahue. He hung up his hat for the last time at the end of July after 38 years of service. Raised one block over from the DPW shop in the village of Brockport, Harry attended Wemoco Trade School after high school. ... more on Highway Superintendent Harry Donahue and the Village of Brockport
Highway Superintendent David Dopp and the Town of Perth
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - August 2021
Lifelong Perth resident David Dopp is the town's longest-serving highway superintendent, clocking in at 26 years and counting — counting, because he intends to run for office again in November, an election he anticipates winning, as he is expected to run unopposed. ... more on Highway Superintendent David Dopp and the Town of Perth
Craig Mongeau - August 2021
All of you probably know by now that the annual N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo will be taking place on Oct. 13 at the NYS Fairgrounds in Syracuse. So, it's back to being "annual" despite last year's respite due to you know who and what. ... more on Editor's Notebook August 2021
Craig Mongeau - July 2021
Oh, thank God and thank you. On Tuesday, June 15, 2021, all COVID-19 restrictions were lifted in New York State. What a momentous day after almost a year-and-a-half of lockdowns, empty restaurants and bars, vacant movie theaters and sports and concert venues, virtual school, job losses and among the worst things, so many grandparents, not being able to visit with their grandchildren. ... more on Editor's Notebook July 2021
Highway Superintendent Benjamin Perry and the Town of Ghent
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - July 2021
When a town elects a mechanic to serve as its highway superintendent, it should come as no surprise that equipment and fleet maintenance become top priorities. "The town board has worked with me very well in understanding my main goal of maintenance," said Benjamin Perry, the town of Ghent's youngest highway superintendent in 2014 — and one of the youngest in the entire state. ... more on Highway Superintendent Benjamin Perry and the Town of Ghent
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