Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
Craig Mongeau - Profile Editor in Chief - June 2025
For the past several decades, there's been no question that attracting young people to traditionally blue collar jobs has been extremely challenging, particularly technicians. Going to college is fine, but often, it seems the decision to attend is based on a fear that if you don't go to college, you'll never have a well-paying job. ... more on Editor's Notebook May 2025
Craig Mongeau - Profile Editor in Chief - June 2025
My goodness, we're already in June and halfway through 2025. I don't know about you, but it's flying by for me, probably because I'm older and as I've said in this space before, time really does feel like it goes by more quickly when you get to a certain age. ... more on Editor's Notebook June 2025
Highway Superintendent Matt Mustico and the Town of Elmira
By Ruksana Hussain — Profile Correspondent - June 2025
For Highway Superintendent Matt Mustico of the town of Elmira in Chemung County, this year is one for the books — 2025 marks more than 25 years he has worked at the town's highway department, starting there as equipment operator in 1999 and being promoted to superintendent by the town supervisor in 2003. ... more on Highway Superintendent Matt Mustico and the Town of Elmira
Highway Superintendent James C. Cheyne and the Town of Marcy
By Lori Lovely — Profile Correspondent - June 2025
James C. Cheyne took the helm as the town of Marcy's highway superintendent in 2020, bringing with him some fresh ideas for the small town in Oneida County. Vowing to "put Marcy back on the map" and "make the town cool and hip," he has relied on connections, 26 years of experience working for the town and some out-of-the-box thinking to achieve those goals through "trails, nice parks and community involvement."PreludeBefore James was elected to the highway superintendent role, he had worked for the town for 26 years. ... more on Highway Superintendent James C. Cheyne and the Town of Marcy
Charles D. Stahl Hosts Spring Open House in Little Falls, N.Y.
CEG - May 2025
Charles D. Stahl Sales & Service in Little Falls, N.Y., welcomed customers, contractors and industry professionals May 2, 2025, to its annual Spring Open House. The event showcased a lineup of outdoor power equipment from manufacturers, including Fisher, Boss, SnowEx, Husqvarna, Cub Cadet, Gravely and Yanmar. ... more on Charles D. Stahl Hosts Spring Open House in Little Falls, N.Y.
New Advanced Clean Truck Rule Facing Stiff Opposition
Eric Olson - Profile Correspondent - April 2025
At the beginning of 2025, the New York State government began requiring truck dealerships to sell a percentage of zero-emission vehicles, or ZEVs, for trucks weighing 8,500 lbs. or more, with those percentages required to grow at a steady rate for the next decade. ... more on New Advanced Clean Truck Rule Facing Stiff Opposition
Highway Superintendent Ron Maggs and the Town of Eden
Mary-Yamin-Garone — Profile Correspondent - April 2025
Ron Maggs is destined to go down in the record books. At age 33 he became Erie County's youngest superintendent and for the past 29 years he has been serving as the highway superintendent of the town of Eden. ... more on Highway Superintendent Ron Maggs and the Town of Eden
Superintendent's Profile Volume 49, Number 535, April 2025
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - April 2025
The old saying goes, "the only dumb question is the one you don't ask."When it comes to the new New York Advanced Clean Truck rule, or ACT, this definitely applies to some lawmakers, ACT supporters and even the governor. ... more on Superintendent's Profile Volume 49, Number 535, April 2025
Highway Superintendent Douglas Robinson and the Town of Urbana
Ruksana Hussain - PROFILE Correspondent - March 2025
"I wanted to continue to build relationships, not only with residents, but with the surrounding communities, while working together to expand all of our abilities," said Highway Superintendent Douglas Robinson, aka "Fluffy," of the town of Urbana in Steuben County, an area known for attractions such as Keuka Lake, Glen Curtiss Museum, Finger Lakes Boating Museum and many wineries and breweries. ... more on Highway Superintendent Douglas Robinson and the Town of Urbana
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - March 2025
I've said it before (many times) and I'll say it again, properly funding roads and bridges is among the most essential money that government allocates. Frankly, the condition of a country's roads and bridges is among the components that define whether or not it's a first-, second- or third-world nation. ... more on Editor's Notebook March 2025
Editor's Notebook December 2024
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - January 2025
Thanks to you, our readers and our vendors, this year's N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo this past Oct. 23 at the Fairgrounds in Syracuse was the most successful one ever. Along with me, Teddy McKeon, our trade show manager, expresses his gratitude to all of you. ... more on Editor's Notebook December 2024
Highway Superintendent Walter Cook and the Town of DeRuyter
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - January 2025
"I've only had three jobs in my life," said DeRuyter Highway Superintendent Walter Cook. He's been at this one since 2001, elected to office after his predecessor retired. "The previous superintendent went on vacation and decided to quit. ... more on Highway Superintendent Walter Cook and the Town of DeRuyter
Editor's Notebook January/February 2025
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - January 2025
We at Superintendent's Profile hope all of you had a happy, healthy and safe holiday season. As we begin 2025, I thought maybe I could do some research and find the consensus of what the top five predictions are for the new year. ... more on Editor's Notebook January/February 2025
Highway Superintendent Rick Granger and the Town of Coventry
Ruksana Hussain - CEG Correspondent - January 2025
When the town of Coventry in Chenango County was devastated by flooding in 2006, Rick Granger was one of many volunteers that helped the overwhelmed highway department restore the roads of his town. Little did he know then he'd one day be serving as the town's highway superintendent. ... more on Highway Superintendent Rick Granger and the Town of Coventry
N.Y.S. Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Holds Annual Conference
Superintendent’s Profile - January 2025
The New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways (NYSAOTSOH) held its 95th annual conference and educational symposium Sept. 24-27, 2024, at the Holiday Valley Resort in Ellicottville, N.Y, a beautiful resort community located in the hills southwest of Buffalo. ... more on N.Y.S. Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Holds Annual Conference
Charles D. Stahl Holds Annual Municipal Open House
CEG - December 2024
Charles D. Stahl Sales and Service held its annual municipal open house Oct. 30, 2024. During the event, Charles D. Stahl Sales and Service, which has been providing specialized equipment for municipalities in the Mohawk Valley for decades, provided customers with refreshments, lunch and displays from the various manufacturers it represents. ... more on Charles D. Stahl Holds Annual Municipal Open House
More Than 1,400 Attend NYS Highway & Public Works Expo
Superintendent’s Profile - November 2024
Celebrating its 30th anniversary, the N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo was held Oct. 23, 2024, at the New York State Fairgrounds Expo Center. This year's show boasted a strong attendance of 1,400 representatives of highway departments, public works officials, DOT officials, as well as managers of parks and recreation facilities and road maintenance contractors. ... more on More Than 1,400 Attend NYS Highway & Public Works Expo
Commissioner of Public Works Louis J. Ingrassia Jr. and the Town of Wallkill
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - November 2024
The highway department of Wallkill, N.Y., is overseen by the town's Commissioner of Public Works/Co-director of the Office of Emergency Management, Louis J. Ingrassia Jr. He was appointed by the town board to the position in 2013, the same year that the department of public works and the highway department were combined under a "true" DPW commissioner format. ... more on Commissioner of Public Works Louis J. Ingrassia Jr. and the Town of Wallkill
Editor's Notebook November 2024
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - November 2024
A question I get asked a lot these days is if we use artificial intelligence, or AI, for any of the stories we publish in Superintendent's Profile or the other publications we do. The simple is answer is no, but AI, or ChatGPT, the popular online platform that provides responses to prompts is pretty good. ... more on Editor's Notebook November 2024
Mohawk Lifts' New Scissor Lifting Table
Mohawk - October 2024
Mohawk Lifts, a manufacturer of heavy-duty lifting equipment, announces a new lifting table. Now capable of lifting up to 2,500 lbs., it is engineered to accommodate transmissions or differential repairs and auto EV battery service. ... more on Mohawk Lifts' New Scissor Lifting Table
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