Archive of Superintendent's Profile Articles
Highway Superintendent Donald R. Chambers and the County of Cortland
Fran Foran - July 2007
Unlike many town highway superintendents who are elected to their position, Donald R. Chambers, as all county highway superintendents, was appointed to a four-year term. In December 2004, Don began his term when the previous highway superintendent retired. ... more on Highway Superintendent Donald R. Chambers and the County of Cortland
Craig Mongeau - July 2007
On page 52 in this issue is a story that has nothing to do with highways and public works. It takes place in Louisiana, a state where, for more than 200 years, residents there greeted most things New York with a snicker, followed by an uttered “those damn Yankees,” as if those three words could size up a cultural divide wider than the geographical distance between themNot now. ... more on July 2007
Superintendent of Public Works James J. McCloatand the Village of New Hyde Park
Craig Mongeau - July 2007
Before James “Jim” McCloat was superintendent of public works of the village of New Hyde Park, the department didn’t even have an official address. “There really wasn’t much of a department prior to him being here,” said Mark Farina, deputy superintendent. ... more on Superintendent of Public Works James J. McCloatand the Village of New Hyde Park
Craig Mongeau - June 2007
Every Christmas, at least one major equipment manufacturer sends me a die-cast model of a backhoe, excavator, crane or whatever, and my five-year-old daughter usually winds up being the beneficiary of these companies’ generosity. ... more on June 2007
Craig Mongeau - May 2007
On behalf of all of us at Superintendent’s Profile, I want offer our condolences to those directly affected by the horrific shooting at Virginia Tech University. I learned once that if you get 23 people together in a room the probability is greater than 50 percent that two people will share the same birthday. ... more on May 2007
Director of City Services David Greener and the City of Peekskill
Mary S. Yamin-Garone - May 2007
By Mary S. Yamin-GaronePROFILE CORRESPONDENTDave Greener knows a thing or two about breaking down barriers. In fact, as director of city services for the City of Peekskill (aka highway superintendent), he has made it his business to do just that. ... more on Director of City Services David Greener and the City of Peekskill
Craig Mongeau - April 2007
With the exception of life insurance, I’ve never been enthusiastic about paying out money for things that may never happen. I guess my optimism for things (except for the living forever notion) also makes me a cynic, because I feel that ultimately I’m going to be paying more money into insurance than I’ll ever get back in the event something bad does happen. ... more on April 2007
Superintendent of Highways Mark Kolakowski and the Town of Geddes
Laurie Mercer - April 2007
Mark Kolakowski is one of those people who radiates high energy. On the ever-present cell phone taking calls, meeting with his crew, and joking with office assistant Sue Smith, Mark, after just a few weeks as superintendent in the top spot, is clearly a man with a mission. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Mark Kolakowski and the Town of Geddes
Craig Mongeau - March 2007
Spring is just around the corner, right?While the snow Oswego County has received from a procession of early February snowstorms has not risen to historic levels, it has caused, nonetheless, an incredible amount of work for upstate superintendents and their crews. ... more on March 2007
Superintendent of Highways Doug Warren and the Village of Pawling
Mary S. Yamin-Garone - March 2007
Just call him the “great communicator.”Doug Warren, highway superintendent of the Village of Pawling is a self-proclaimed orator and from day one on the job he has made it his mission to improve communication within his department and the village. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Doug Warren and the Village of Pawling
Profile Staff - January 2007
Now available on the NYS Expo page are videos and interviews from the very successful 2006 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo. See how companies across New York State view the Expo. ... more on NYS Expo Videos
Superintendent of Highways Keith Hurtgam and the Town of Hartland
Laurie Mercer - January 2007
With a bucolic charm and the lowest assessment in Niagara County, what’s not to love about the Town of Hartland?The basic rural and peaceful character of the town has remained undisturbed since the early 1880s. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Keith Hurtgam and the Town of Hartland
Craig Mongeau - January 2007
I hate Murphy’s Law. You know … the phenomenon that, “Whatever can go wrong, will go wrong.” Well, it happened to us at Superintendent’s Profile in last month’s issue, but I’ll explain that in a moment. ... more on January/February 2007
Superintendent of Highways Dan Ballard and the Town of Roxbury
Mary S. Yamin-Garone - December 2006
Sitting behind his desk Dan Ballard almost looks out of place. Gone are the kitchen table and chairs, the appliances and the boilers that used to surround him. Instead, the room he sits in is sparsely furnished — a computer, desk and office chair, a few chairs for guests, several wall hangings and lots and lots of space. ... more on Superintendent of Highways Dan Ballard and the Town of Roxbury
Craig Mongeau - December 2006
Well, the people, as they say, have spoken. And our grandchildren will learn in their history classes how our newly elected Congress responded to our voices in 2006. Will the Congress remember why they got elected? Will they be a true deliberative body? Will they provide honest, nonpartisan oversight to the president? Will they help resolve Iraq or will they only name call and jockey for position for the presidency but solve nothing? Will they raise the minimum wage but continue to allow illegal aliens to flood our county and work for far less? Will free trade as it is right now continue to be allowed to send manufacturing jobs to China? Will special interests groups representing corporations and social issues continue to have a louder political voice than ours simply because they have more money than we do? Will health care costs continue to rise? Will a four-year college tuition bill exceed $200,000? Will Social Security run dry when the Baby Boomers retire en masse by 2015? Will we privatize it? Will we cut it? Or will they figure out a way to fund it properly? Will they raise taxes to reduce the budget deficit or will they cut from the pork to do it?Will they protect us from the terrorists? Will they allow religion to continue to divide people and cultures, which breeds resentment, fear and anger? Will they discuss abortion and simultaneously protect our children from the ever-increasing population of sexual predators? Will they improve our public schools or will they only find money to send their own children to private schools in Washington?Our grandchildren will know the answers. ... more on December 2006
Buffalo Area Superintendents Battle an ‘October Surprise’
Laurie Mercer - November 2006
The weather forecast for Oct. 12, 2006, called for 2 to 3 in. of the snow to fall well before the usual season in New York State’s notorious snow belt, but highway superintendents throughout the Buffalo area found themselves dealing with a nationally declared emergency instead. ... more on Buffalo Area Superintendents Battle an ‘October Surprise’
Superintendent of Public Works Harry Weed and the Village of Rockville Centre
Craig Mongeau - November 2006
Superintendent of Public Works Harry Weed was born in Amityville and has spent his entire life on Long Island, where he currently lives with his wife, Joanne. His family is strongly rooted there as well. ... more on Superintendent of Public Works Harry Weed and the Village of Rockville Centre
Craig Mongeau - November 2006
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I’d like to take this opportunity to thank all of our exhibitors and attendees of the 2006 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo. This is a show I look forward to every year, and the reason is simple: family. ... more on November 2006
2006 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo
Profile Staff - November 2006
Despite a crippling early October snowstorm in Buffalo (and crews still contending with its aftermath), attendance for the 12th Annual N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo was at an all-time high. Hundreds of crews from across Upstate New York, including areas near Buffalo, made their way to the Verizon Center of Progress Building at the New York State Fairgrounds in Syracuse on Oct. ... more on 2006 N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo
Craig Mongeau - October 2006
Before I relay some details regarding the upcoming N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo, I want to pass along my kudos to the Suffolk County legislature for having the courage Sept. 19 to pass a bill that would crack down on the hiring of illegal immigrants. ... more on October 2006
<- Previous 20 Articles Next 20 Articles ->