Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
Highway Superintendent Stanley Mattison and the Town of Greenwich
By Mary Yamin-Garone - May 2020
It doesn't take long to realize that Stan Mattison — former track man for the Greenwich Johnsonville Railroad — means business. A man comfortable in his own skin, Stan handles himself with confidence and ease as he tells of his journey to this job. ... more on Highway Superintendent Stanley Mattison and the Town of Greenwich
Highway Superintendent John Ruchel Jr. and the Town of Kinderhook
By Lori Lovely - April 2020
Town of Kinderhook Highway Superintendent John Ruchel Jr. was first elected in 2005 and will be up for election again in 2021 when his current four-year term expires. The Niverville native is hoping to win that election and continue serving his hometown. ... more on Highway Superintendent John Ruchel Jr. and the Town of Kinderhook
Colleagues, Friends Remember Superintendent of Highways Bob Humiston of the Town of Argyle
By Mary Yamin-Garone - April 2020
By Mary Yamin-GaronePROFILE CORRESPONDENTDecember 17, 2019. A day that will forever live in infamy for the residents of the town of Argyle, N.Y. The day started out the same way it always did. Argyle Highway Superintendent Bob Humiston was having breakfast at The Auction Barn with some of his employees. ... more on Colleagues, Friends Remember Superintendent of Highways Bob Humiston of the Town of Argyle
Highway Superintendent Marty Vanderhoff and the Town of Horseheads
By Mary Yamin-Garone - March 2020
For town of Horseheads Highway Superintendent Marty Vanderhoff, a job well done is reward enough for his toil. Whether it's keeping the streets safe in winter, cleaning up after a storm or doing more with less money, those are the best days on the job for this town resident of 50-plus years. ... more on Highway Superintendent Marty Vanderhoff and the Town of Horseheads
Highway Superintendent Warren Kruger and the Town of Kendall
By Lori Lovely - January 2020
Although he hasn't decided if he'll retire when his current term ends on Dec. 31, 2021, Kendall Highway Superintendent Warren Kruger is already contemplating both “a bucket list 27 miles long” at home and his legacy after 32 years on the job. ... more on Highway Superintendent Warren Kruger and the Town of Kendall
Argyle Highway Superintendent Robert W. Humiston Passes Away
By Craig Mongeau - January 2020
Robert W. Humiston, 67, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 17, 2019, due to a car accident. Four other people were hurt, two seriously, in the crash that occurred around 8:45 a.m. at the entrance to The Auction Barn restaurant, according to the Washington County Sheriff's Office. ... more on Argyle Highway Superintendent Robert W. Humiston Passes Away
Highway Superintendent Mark Wilcox and the Town of Caneadea
By Mary Yamin-Garone - December 2019
Standing in front of the town of Caneadea highway department feels like home. Autumn's arrival is marked by the brilliant colors of the changing foliage — a sure sign that winter isn't far behind. ... more on Highway Superintendent Mark Wilcox and the Town of Caneadea
Commissioner of Public Works Jacob Tawil and the City of Middletown
Mary Yamin-Garone - November 2019
Jacob Tawil has his hands full. As the commissioner of public works of the city of Middletown, he's in charge of the water and sewage treatment plants and the water system. “We have five reservoirs/lakes, dams, water shed areas to protect as well as a wastewater treatment plant and collection system,” he said. ... more on Commissioner of Public Works Jacob Tawil and the City of Middletown
Superintendent of Highways & Public Works David Widger and the Town of Ogden
By Lori Lovely - October 2019
When all the items on your bucket list have been checked off, you know it's time to retire. That's exactly what David Widger, superintendent of highways and public works for the town of Ogden, Spencerport, N.Y., is preparing to do after a 44-year career. ... more on Superintendent of Highways & Public Works David Widger and the Town of Ogden
Highway Superintendent Scott Trisket and the Town of Clymer
By Mary Yamin-Garone - September 2019
For Scott Trisket, the road to the town of Clymer highway department was a long one. Scott grew up in Panama, N.Y. — a neighboring town to Clymer. “I was raised on a horse farm,” he said. ... more on Highway Superintendent Scott Trisket and the Town of Clymer
Deputy Super Reflects on 55-Year Career With Same Department
Jill Smith - August 2019
“I couldn't wait to get to work,” recalled Louie Cacciotti, thinking back to 1964 and his first year at the highway department for the town of Lancaster, N.Y. Today, more than 50 years later, Cacciotti (known by his family and friends as “Big Lou” or “Uncle Louie”) still wakes up every morning at 5 a.m. ... more on Deputy Super Reflects on 55-Year Career With Same Department
Highway Superintendent Scott Hillman and the Town of Porter
By Lori Lovely - August 2019
After 45 years in the highway business, Scott Hillman, superintendent of highways for the town of Porter, is looking forward to retirement at the end of the year … although it's hard for him to imagine what he'll do with so much free time. ... more on Highway Superintendent Scott Hillman and the Town of Porter
Highway Superintendent Bill Gardner and the Town of Forestport
Mary Yamin-Garone - July 2019
When telling Superintendent's Profile about his background, Bill Gardner said he was born and raised on a farm in Delaware County. In Andes, N.Y., to be exact. Bill attended what was then the Delhi Agriculture and Technology Program for one semester. ... more on Highway Superintendent Bill Gardner and the Town of Forestport
Vermeer Upgrades Tree Care Line With New SC70TX Stump Cutter
Vermeer - July 2019
Vermeer enhanced its professional tree care equipment product line with the introduction of the SC70TX stump cutter. Equipped with a 67 hp (50 kW) Cat turbocharged, Tier IV Final/Stage IIIB diesel engine, the SC70TX stump cutter delivers power to the cutter wheel and can travel up to 1560 rpm. ... more on Vermeer Upgrades Tree Care Line With New SC70TX Stump Cutter
Boss Snowplow Launches New Solutions for Better Snow Removal
Boss Snowplow - July 2019
Boss Snowplow expands its snow and ice removal product offerings to help professionals prepare for the upcoming winter storm season. The newest members of the BOSS family are the Forge 2.0 long bed spreader and the SK-R 6 compact vehicle plow. ... more on Boss Snowplow Launches New Solutions for Better Snow Removal
Snow and Ice Handling Contracts Take the Fright Out of Winter
Sourcewell - July 2019
Sourcewell recently awarded contracts in the “Snow and Ice Handling Equipment” category through solicitation #080818. Sourcewell contracts are solicited across North America and competitively awarded on behalf of Sourcewell current and potential government and education member agencies. ... more on Snow and Ice Handling Contracts Take the Fright Out of Winter
Highway Superintendent Patrick Mahar and the Town of Denmark
Mary Yamin-Garone - June 2019
Patrick Mahar is proof positive that hard work and perseverance pay off. For him, the journey to becoming highway superintendent of the town of Denmark was a slow and steady one that began when he was a young boy. ... more on Highway Superintendent Patrick Mahar and the Town of Denmark
Case Construction Celebrates 50 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing
Case - June 2019
Case Construction Equipment celebrated 50 years of skid steer manufacturing with a ceremony on April 3 at its Wichita, Kan. plant. Case first built skid steers in 1969 at its Burlington, Iowa, facility, before eventually moving production to Wichita. ... more on Case Construction Celebrates 50 Years of Skid Steer Manufacturing
Highway Superintendent Mike Baldock and the Town of Lisbon
Lori Lovely - May 2019
When the newly elected highway superintendent of the town of Lisbon in St. Lawrence County filed for — and won — a competitive grant from the Water Quality Improvement Program through the Department of Environmental Conservation in 2018, there was some surprise expressed — no less from the grant writer himself. ... more on Highway Superintendent Mike Baldock and the Town of Lisbon
Knowing the Science of Light Makes Choosing the Right Color Clear as Day
Marni Epstein SPECIAL TO CEG - May 2019
Have you ever thought, “wow that vehicle's green light seems brighter than its other lights?” You aren't imagining it; there is a scientific reason why. Let's geek out for a second:A typical human's (with no color vision deficiency) color viewing sensitivity can see and discern across a wide range of colors over the “visible spectrum.” In a rainbow, for instance, the visible color spectrum range we see and discern is from violet/blue (shorter wavelength) to red (longer wavelength). ... more on Knowing the Science of Light Makes Choosing the Right Color Clear as Day
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