KEG Technologies - Mon October 26, 2026
Chipping Away: Redesigned Cutter Blocks Tackle Hardened Pipe Deposits
When municipal sewer or storm lines become blocked, the trouble typically begins with a growth of tree roots that eventually stops the free flow of wastewater in pipe. Blockages can also occur due to accumulated hard mineral deposits, grease, silt or debris....
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - Thu September 03, 2026
Highway Superintendent Garrett Burke, Town of Vernon
This is Garrett Burke's first year as highway superintendent of the town of Vernon, but the 38-year-old has experience that belies his age and tenure. Approximately a week after graduating from high school, the young Burke started working for the highway department as a laborer....
Superintendent’s Profile - Tue March 10, 2026
Conway Beam Builds Legacy On Service-First Philosophy
When Chelsea Conway talks about the truck business, she doesn't describe it as a showroom-and-sales operation. She describes it as an around-the-clock responsibility. "If a municipal truck is down during a snowstorm, the world stops," Conway said....
Jay Nachman - Profile Correspondent - Wed April 08, 2026
Highway Superintendent Brian Ingraham and the Town of Sweden
Brian Ingraham, superintendent of highways of the town of Sweden, is following in the footsteps of his father, Tom, who served as highway superintendent of the neighboring Town of Hamlin, both in Monroe County....
Lorie Jewell - Profile Correspondent - Wed April 08, 2026
Highway Superintendent Todd Martin and the Town of Clinton
As a kid, Todd Martin spent countless hours riding his bike over the dirt roads in and around the town of Clinton, memorizing every muddy rut, rocky patch and pothole trying to get in his way. Today, at 55, he is still taming the trails....
Lori Lovely – PROFILE CORRESPONDENT - Thu January 08, 2026
Highway Superintendent Michael H. Farrell and the Town of Peru
In 2008, Mike Farrell was building roads — not for the town of Peru's highway department, but for a construction company. In his role as a heavy equipment operator in charge of small jobs, he operated heavy equipment....
Eric Olson - CEG CONTRIBUTING EDITOR - Fri December 26, 2025
John Haines' Vision Propels H&K Into Industry Powerhouse
At 87 years old, John B. Haines IV can look back with a tremendous sense of pride at how his life has progressed. A true visionary and entrepreneur, Haines was one of the founding fathers of H&K Group Inc....
Ruksana Hussain - PROFILE Correspondent - Mon December 01, 2025
Highway Superintendent James A. Dussing and the Town of Clarence
When James A. Dussing was first elected in 2013 as superintendent of highways of the town of Clarence in Erie County, it came as no surprise. In fact, it was a day he'd prepared for. "I knew on my third day as a laborer that I would lead the department someday," James said....
CEG - Mon December 01, 2025
N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Hosts 31st Annual Expo
The New York State Fairgrounds Expo Center hosted the 31st annual N.Y.S. Highway & Public Works Expo Oct. 29, 2025, in Syracuse. This year's event was not only the largest in the Expo's history in terms of exhibitor participation but also broke previous attendance records, drawing more than 1,500 attendees....
Superintendent’s Profile - Mon November 03, 2025
N.Y.S. Town Highway Supers Gather in Niagara Falls for Annual Conference
The New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways (NYSAOTSOH) held its 96th Annual Conference, Educational Symposium and Expo Sept. 23-26, 2025, at the Niagara Falls Convention Center....
