Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
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
Editor's Notebook October 2024
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - October 2024
Well, it's finally almost showtime. The N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo is the most heavily attended municipal equipment show in the Northeast and this year, we're expecting record-breaking numbers. ... more on Editor's Notebook October 2024
Highway Superintendent Tyler Case and the Town of Clermont
Ruksana Hussain - CEG Correspondent - October 2024
When town of Clermont Superintendent of Highways Tyler Case was encouraged by his predecessor to try for the position he was elected to in 2022, he didn't hesitate. Having grown up in Clermont and lived there 21 years, including 10 years of experience as part-time labor with the town of Clermont, he knew the area and community well. ... more on Highway Superintendent Tyler Case and the Town of Clermont
2024 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo Exhibitors
Superintendent’s Profile - October 2024
Absolute Auctions & Realty Inc. Pleasant Valley, N.Y. Booth 69The company catalogs, photographs, videos, advertises and posts your surplus items to its websites, as well as locally, regionally and nationally advertises your auction. ... more on 2024 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo Exhibitors
Highway Superintendent Fred Schweiger and the Town of Barton
Ruksana Hussain - CEG Correspondent - September 2024
When first approached to run for the highway superintendent position in the town of Barton, Fred Schweiger recalls it wasn't an easy decision. Knowing the superintendent at that time that he was running against was a challenge. ... more on Highway Superintendent Fred Schweiger and the Town of Barton
Editor's Notebook September 2024
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - September 2024
In this month's issue, I invited our N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo show manager, Teddy McKeon, to address all of you in this column. Here, without further ado, is the latest news about the upcoming big show:Every year, right after the N.Y.S. ... more on Editor's Notebook September 2024
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