Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
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
LaGasse Teams With Inventors to Make Ideas Into Reality
CEG - August 2024
LaGasse Machine & Fabrication, manufacturers of the Harder Dump Box Spreader, is headquartered in Lyons, N.Y., a small town just south of Lake Ontario. With its roots as a fabrication facility, LaGasse was originally founded by Cliff LaGasse, who made his mark as a master craftsman in the fabrication industry building specialty equipment. ... more on LaGasse Teams With Inventors to Make Ideas Into Reality
Highway Superintendent Bill Sprague and the Town of Roxbury
Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - August 2024
Bill Sprague is a man on the move. Whether struggling to keep the town's budget in the black, providing the best services for the residents or spending time with his family, Bill is always doing something. ... more on Highway Superintendent Bill Sprague and the Town of Roxbury
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - August 2024
I'm old, but I'm not old-fashioned. I'm not a Boomer, but I'm a Gen X'er. I work in the office, and I don't work from home. Why do I do that when I could work from home, at least for some days like on a Friday? The answer is simple: I strongly believe that productivity (my productivity) is higher when I'm here in the office than when I'm at home. ... more on Editor's Notebook August 2024
Highway Superintendent Dan Baker and the Town of Coeymans
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - July 2024
Some days, his crew gives him a hard time for taking phone calls when there's work to be done, but Dan Baker, highway superintendent of the town of Coeymans, firmly believes in serving the local residents, and that includes communicating with them — listening to their needs, their praise, their gratitude, and, at times, their complaints. ... more on Highway Superintendent Dan Baker and the Town of Coeymans
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - July 2024
When Gov. Hochul recently did an abrupt about face on the New York City congestion pricing plan, like everything else these days, there were some who were happy and others who were not. Count New York City Comptroller Brad Lander among the displeased crowd and like just about everything else these days, multiple lawsuits are being floated as a result of the governor's sudden reversal. ... more on Editor's Notebook July 2024
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - June 2024
We're already halfway through 2024 and only about four months away from the 30th Annual N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo in Syracuse on Oct. 23 — and we have some important updates on how the show is filling up quickly and lunch sponsors. ... more on Editor's Notebook June 2024
Highway Superintendent Alan VanWormer and the Town of New Baltimore
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - June 2024
As part of a family known for its history of community service, there's little surprise that Alan VanWormer ran for highway superintendent in his hometown of New Baltimore in 2019. His father and brother had volunteered for the local fire department — as did he prior to becoming highway superintendent. ... more on Highway Superintendent Alan VanWormer and the Town of New Baltimore
Highway Superintendent Shawn Keeler and the Town of Putnam Valley
Mary Yamin-Garone - May 2024
It doesn't take long to realize Shawn Keeler is the right man for the job. Comfortable in his own skin, he exudes confidence as he tells of his journey to become highway superintendent. Born in 1976, Shawn grew up on Luigi Road, a private road the entire family used. ... more on Highway Superintendent Shawn Keeler and the Town of Putnam Valley
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - May 2024
Happy May everyone, and I hope all of you got through April well; it was a tough weather month for many of us with lots of rain and wind throughout the Northeast. As many of you may know, mid-April was National Work Zone Awareness Week and on April 17 Gov. ... more on Editor's Notebook May 2024
Highway Superintendent Stephen Van Tassel and the Town of Canaan
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - April 2024
Elected to office when he was just 24 years old, Stephen Van Tassel is New York State's youngest elected highway superintendent. While he views that fact as both an advantage and a challenge, it's clear that he brings a fresh perspective to the position. ... more on Highway Superintendent Stephen Van Tassel and the Town of Canaan
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - April 2024
I have OCD when it comes to e-mails. I receive around 200 hundred or so a day and while a little fewer than half are ones I know I can delete right away, the rest require some kind of action on my part. ... more on Editor's Notebook April 2024
Highway Superintendent Andrew Busa and the Town of Sullivan
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - March 2024
"I'm not scared to try things," said Andrew (Andy) J. Busa, highway superintendent since 2017 of the town of Sullivan, located in Madison County. "It's a little intimidating sometimes, but I love the challenge."Tackling challenges often saves the town money. ... more on Highway Superintendent Andrew Busa and the Town of Sullivan
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - March 2024
Hello, again. Our January/February issue of Superintendent's Profile goes to press before the Holidays, so this is the first time I've gotten back to writing a column since then (it's late February as I write this.)It's good to be back at this and I'm looking forward to not only communicating with all of you in this space, but also publishing more of your stories in Superintendent's Profile in 2024. ... more on Editor's Notebook March 2024
Highway Superintendent Jason Sartori and the Town of Dover
Mary Yamin-Garone - PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - February 2024
For Jason Sartori it doesn't get any better than this. He loves his family. He loves the town where he has spent most of his life. He loves getting up every morning and doing his job as the highway superintendent of the town of Dover and he loves his parakeet, Peek. ... more on Highway Superintendent Jason Sartori and the Town of Dover
Editor's Notebook January/February 2024
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - February 2024
Happy New Year! We hope all of you, your families and your crews had a wonderful, healthy and safe holiday season. With 2024 rung in, now is the time for resolutions, right? Hopefully, by the time you're reading this your resolutions are still intact. ... more on Editor's Notebook January/February 2024
N.Y.'s MTE Equipment Solutions Serves Wide Range of Industries
Superintendent’s Profile - December 2023
MTE Equipment Solutions is a family-owned and -operated business, headquartered in Rochester, N.Y. The company was purchased in 2010 by Thomas Houseknecht, who still serves today as company president. ... more on N.Y.'s MTE Equipment Solutions Serves Wide Range of Industries
J & J Equipment Holds Tymco Sweeper Training in Brewerton
Superintendent’s Profile - December 2023
J & J Equipment held a sweeper training day for Tymco air sweepers Nov. 8, 2023, at its Brewerton, N.Y., headquarters. The event had a great turnout with attendees traveling from all across the state to hear two guest speakers, Jeff O'Malley and Warren Leonard, speak on preventive maintenance and everyday care of the Tymco product. ... more on J & J Equipment Holds Tymco Sweeper Training in Brewerton
Highway Superintendent Joe Wasilewski and the Town of Lorraine
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - December 2023
Although he came from the private sector, where he owned a residential construction business, Joe Wasilewski, highway superintendent of the town of Lorraine since 2018, understands that elected officials in the public sector work for the taxpayers. ... more on Highway Superintendent Joe Wasilewski and the Town of Lorraine
Editor's Notebook December 2023
Craig Mongeau - Editor in Chief - December 2023
Recently, I received a letter to the editor and a few photos from Pam Miktuk, highway superintendent of the town of Villenova. The town is on the eastern border of Chautauqua County and is southeast of Dunkirk. ... more on Editor's Notebook December 2023
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