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Recognition is always appreciated, but the honors that mean the most are those that reflect the work we strive to do every day. For Superintendent’s Profile, receiving the 2026 VISION Award from the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Inc. (NYSAOTSOH) is one of those moments. Please see the story on Page 8 about this award. Presented during the association’s annual conference in Saratoga, N.Y., the award represents more than an achievement for our publication. It reinforces the importance of the relationships, communication and collaboration that keep New York’s highway and public works industry moving forward. VISION stands for Vendors, Involved, Supportive, Influential, Outreaching and Networking. These principles speak directly to the role we believe a trade publication should play in the industry it serves. Our responsibility extends beyond telling your stories or presenting products and services. It is about bringing people together, sharing knowledge and helping strengthen the connections that make a difference in communities across New York State. Every day, highway superintendents, commissioners of public works and municipal professionals face the responsibility of maintaining roads, managing equipment, addressing infrastructure needs and delivering essential services to their residents. Their work is demanding, often taking place under difficult conditions and within the realities of limited budgets, staffing challenges and growing expectations. Supporting these professionals requires an industry that works together, including manufacturers, dealers, associations and us. We see that connection as central to our mission. Our relationship with NYSAOTSOH and its members is an important part of that community. The association brings together dedicated professionals whose experience and knowledge are essential to the future of local infrastructure. We are grateful to its leadership and executive committee for this recognition and for the opportunity to continue supporting the people they represent. As we look ahead, this honor strengthens our commitment to all of you. Awards are milestones, but they also establish expectations. For us, the VISION Award is an encouragement to keep asking how we can better serve our readers, strengthen industry partnerships and contribute to the exchange of ideas that benefits communities throughout New York. We accept this recognition with gratitude and a clear sense of responsibility. Thank you. And one last thing: This issue went to press before the N.Y.S. Highway Public Works Expo happened, so please see our full coverage of the event in the next issue. P

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Superintendent’s Profile Earns 2026 VISION Award

Superintendent’s Profile is proud to announce that it has been honored with the 2026 VISION Award from the New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways Inc. (NYSAOTSOH), presented during the association’s annual conference in Saratoga, N.Y. The VISION Award recognizes the values of Vendors, Involved, Supportive, Influential, Outreaching, and Networking — principles that align closely with Superintendent’s Profile’s ongoing commitment to serving New York State’s highway and public works industry. “We are incredibly honored to receive this recognition from the association and its executive committee,” said Kent Hogeboom of Superintendent’s Profile. “This award reflects the relationships we have built throughout the industry and our commitment to connecting the businesses, organizations and municipal professionals who work every day to keep New York’s communities moving forward.” Superintendent’s Profile serves as a vital connection between manufacturers, service providers, and equipment dealers and the highway superintendents, commissioners of public works and municipal professionals responsible for maintaining and improving New York’s infrastructure. Through its work, the publication helps strengthen industry relationships, share important stories and connect the people and businesses that support local communities across the state. The 2026 VISION Award underscores the importance of collaboration, engagement and meaningful industry partnerships.

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Kent Hogeboom (L) and Amanda Hogeboom-Guilfoyle (third from L), both of Superintendent’s Profile, receive the VISION 26 award from Stephen Fedrizzi (second from L), executive committee member of NYSAOTSOH and highway superintendent of the town of Venice, and James Dussing, outgoing association president.

Superintendent’s Profile is committed to continuing its support of the association and the dedicated professionals it represents, while providing opportunities for businesses and municipal leaders to connect, share knowledge, and advance the industry together. “We thank the association and its executive committee for this meaningful honor and for welcoming us as part of such an important community,” said Ted McKeon, publisher of Superintendent’s Profile. “We are grateful for the opportunity to serve this industry and look forward to continuing to build partnerships that make a positive difference throughout New York State.” 

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and the Town of Riverhead H Mike Zaleski has received numerous awards and copious attention for his achievements as highway superintendent of Riverhead. In 2024, the local Times Review dubbed him and the department as Person/Department of the Year for their civic contributions through community programs. Nominated by a reporter, they were recognized for their pro-active engagements. In the same year, Mike and the crew won the AAA Traffic Safety Award. A member of the traffic safety committee, Mike is a 2024 award winner.

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In 2022, Mike’s first year on the job, the highway department took third place in the Cornell Local Roads Program with an innovation he designed and built. The Wash Arch was born out of necessity. When the highway crew brought trucks in to wash off the salt, they had to put the truck body at an angle and throw a fire hose up to a man standing on top. “It was dangerous,” he said. For safety as well as efficiency, he built an arch that allowed crew members to safely stand on and use a mounted hose to wash off the trucks as they drove underneath. It was one of the first things he did as the new superintendent, but he was just getting started. continued on page 12

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Mike Zaleski speaks with local children at annual Plow Safety Program. Each November, the highway department brings plow trucks to local elementary schools to teach first-grade students about plow truck safety and winter roadway safety. from page 9

Last year, the department won first place in the Cornell Local Roads Program for another invention: a pole remover. Riverhead largely consists of flat farmland. With an annual average snowfall of 29 in., the department installs snow fences to keep snow from drifting over roadways when wind speed is high. In the spring, those fences must be removed, but Mike explains that they’re not able to drive their heavy equipment on the sod lots out of concern for damaging them, so the crews were removing the T-posts manually … until Mike came up with an idea. continued on page 20

Standing in Wading River at the future home of the department’s new barn for trucks (L-R) are Mike Zaleski; Ken Nagy, crew leader; and Andy Dick, deputy superintendent.

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For safety as well as efficiency, Mike built an arch that allows crew members to safely stand on and use a mounted hose to wash off the trucks as they drove underneath. from page 12

He built a simple wheeled device to pry T-posts out of the ground quickly and safely. It consists of a bar on a wheel, stands about 4 ft. high and is lightweight enough to easily maneuver. A piece of box tubing with a lip is placed over the post before a crew member pushes the handle down, lifting the post out of the ground. “It’s easy,” he said. This year, the pole remover won first place in the Cornell National Award. Mike had been a field worker and later was in charge of the shop before becoming superintendent, so he understood the need and had the know-how to make something to suit the application. And, he added, it didn’t cost a dime because he used an old tire and scrap metal that he welded into shape. “It’s extremely satisfying,” he said. “I love fixing things. I like 20

solving problems. I take a lot of pride in what I do.” These days, he spends less time in the shop physically fixing things and more time in the office, fixing the roads — because he doesn’t do this job for the awards. He does it for the satisfaction of making things better.

Background

Mike, who grew up across the Peconic River in Flanders, was elected superintendent in 2022, but he had been an employee of the highway department for 28 years and deputy superintendent for six. “I started at 21,” he said. “I was an automotive equipment operator, heavy equipment operator and construction equipment operator, and then I was maintenance mechanic IV. I have always been a mechanic.” continued on page 26

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from page 20

He said that he finally got to where he wanted to be: in charge of the shop. Then the deputy superintendent retired in 2016, and he was asked to step in. “I was a family man, and this was a higher position that offered more money,” Mike said. “I wanted to make the right decision.” For the first few years, he did both jobs — shop manager and deputy superintendent. But when the superintendent decided to retire, Mike said the Republican party urged him to run. He won that election and ran unopposed in his second election.

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Mike is responding to the same issues that the town’s early inhabitants struggled with: Riverhead is a large, long town. Most of the year, workers report to the Riverhead main barn and office, but during snowstorms and nor’easters, six to eight employees are stationed in the Wading River area to maintain that portion of the town, which is approximately 20 minutes from the highway department’s main yard in Riverhead. This generates better response times and improves safety. continued on page 32

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The crew installs an ADA ramp on Pulaski Street. from page 26

The town sits in Suffolk County on Long Island and stretches from the Sound to the Bay, with numerous hamlets and beaches. Although much of the area is farmland, with 20,000 of the 35,000 acres located within the town, Wading River is hilly. It currently houses a small barn and an old mobile home for crew offices. Three trucks and a payloader are kept in the yard. Mike hopes to use some of his $1M CHIPS budget and a 10year loan to construct a new building that will allow the equipment to be parked inside. “The town of Riverhead highway department is preparing to begin construction of a four-bay truck storage barn at its satellite yard in Wading River,” Mike said. The 5-acre satellite property currently contains a 250-ton salt barn and a mobile trailer used for employee amenities. The highway department maintains three plow trucks and one payloader at this location yearround.

continued on page 34

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from page 32

“There has never been a permanent structure at the Wading River yard for storing equipment indoors,” Mike said. “Equipment that is stored outside is exposed to the elements, which can accelerate deterioration and increase maintenance needs. The existing mobile trailer is also dilapidated and does not provide a comfortable or suitable environment for employees to take breaks or use the facilities.” A new four-bay storage barn will provide indoor storage for three to four pieces of larger equipment, in addition to numerous smaller pieces of equipment and materials. The building will also provide employees with a clean, safe and comfortable environment to use the facilities and take meal breaks while working at the Wading River yard. “With equipment stored indoors and maintained in a ready-toroll condition, the highway department will be able to respond more quickly to changing weather conditions and roadway needs in Wading River,” Mike said. “Employees will also no longer need to travel back to the main yard for meals or bathroom breaks during operations. Keeping both personnel and equipment at the satellite yard will improve efficiency, reduce unnecessary travel and allow the highway department to respond more rapidly to weather-related conditions throughout the Wading River area.” The crew paves Cranberry Street in the town of Riverhead.

continued on page 38

Mike Zaleski and the late Charlie Cali help with the annual toy drive.

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At the Head of the River

Today, Riverhead is home to the Atlantis Aquarium, Splish Splash Waterpark and the Hallockville Museum Farm, the 1765 homestead built by Ruben Brown, purchased by Ezra Hallock after the Revolution. Known as Hallockville due to the Puritan tradition of carving out a piece of the family farm for male heirs of marrying age and the fact that many of the houses along Sound Avenue belonged to descendants of Capt. Zachariah Hallock in the 1800s, the museum farm was created to preserve and interpret the history of farming on the North Fork of Long Island. Before it was Riverhead, it was known as Southold land. The property was purchased by European colonists from local Native Americans and the Shinnecock Indian Nation in 1649. Another portion was purchased from Col. William Smith and divided among settlers in 1742. After the American Revolution, the town of Riverhead was created when the New York State legislature divided it from the town of Southold in 1792. This was done by the request of the residents who complained that they were unable to attend town meetings and transact business because the town was too long. continued on page 40

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In the early 20th century, a great number of Polish immigrants settled in the town, creating Polish Town, a small, quaint hamlet where the annual Polish Town Fair takes place. Mike’s crew releveled and replaced broken red brick pavers in the area between the curb and sidewalk one slow winter.

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Slow winters are rare, but they aren’t the only times the highway crew works on projects. The first big job Mike did as superintendent was on Cranberry Street, a small roadway approximately a quarter-mile long that serves as a primary connecting road. “It’s a major road to the schools,” he said. There was no sidewalk for the children to use on their way to school, so when they widened the road, they added sidewalks and curbing, repaved the entire roadway and installed drainage improvements. “The kids are safe and there’s no more flooding,” he said. Flooding is an issue in other parts of the town. One of the biggest projects Mike has completed was resolving flooding issues behind the motor vehicle office on Middle Road. “We pumped water to a basin owned by the county,” he said. Working with the department of public works, they engineered a pipe that would carry water into more new basins to alleviate flooding. Drainage systems have been installed in additional areas experiencing persistent drainage and flooding issues. Signage has been updated throughout the town. The Riverhead highway crew has paved numerous major roadways throughout the town, including significant portions of Sound Avenue. To assist with that, Mike designed and built a trommel/screening plant as well as a line striping truck. “We had an old plow truck that had been taken off the road,” he said. “It still ran but couldn’t plow or dump. We put a flatbed on it. The striping machine was on a platform that we permanently mounted to the truck. We’re very frugal.”

Work, More Work

The crew plows Reeves Avenue in the town of Riverhead. 40

Mike and his crew of 36 work 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Andy Dick has been his deputy for a year. Like the boss himself, Andy “came from the back [and] knows what he’s doing.” He’s not afraid of making fun of himself to promote a sense of camaraderie. The crew like to laugh and have a good time, he said. But he has earned their respect because he’s done every job and can relate to what they’re facing. continued on page 42 Superintendent’s Profile • www.superintendentsprofile.com • November 2026

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“I know what it feels like. I know what they’re thinking. It helps me as a manager.” He has 36 personalities to manage. “I don’t judge,” he said. “I try to help … and I learn something every day.” Together, they maintain 250 lane mi., only a few of which are gravel. In the winter, they run 17 plow routes, which take eight hours each. Fifteen routes are plowed by two trucks; only the smaller routes get just one truck. One man stays in the shop to load salt. The department has three salt barns that store 2,000 tons. “We use straight salt when we can, but I worry about running out if we have a lot of snow,” Mike said. When temperatures hit the single digits, and in Wading River, he uses a salt/sand mix. “Every storm is handled differently,” he said. “Conditions matter: ice, wet snow, dry snow…” continued on page 46

Mike Zaleski helps with pumping after heavy flooding in 2024.

The crew performs sidewalk work on Harrison Avenue in the town of Riverhead. 42

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But regardless of the conditions, his crew comes in before the snow and stays after the snow. “Then they go home to their own driveways that aren’t plowed.” It’s a lot of work all year-round — and the superintendent said that more is being put on their plate all the time, especially as the town grows. The current population is roughly 36,000, but development is ongoing. The highway department assists other departments. They use their boom truck to help the water department. They perform traffic control for the police department. They also sweep the streets and trommel their own sweepings, cleaning them up for reuse. To complete all the work on their list, the crew makes use of approximately 125 pieces of equipment, including: • 50 plow trucks • two snow blowers • two Vactor trucks • one basin cleaner • five payloaders • one bulldozer • one grader • one backhoe • five skid steers • two dump trailers • one lowboy • two roll-off trucks • two 10-wheelers In addition, the town has numerous pickup trucks, utility trucks, small dump trucks, forklifts, brine trucks, tow trucks, hot boxes, pavers,

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rollers, seam sealers, mowers and other miscellaneous equipment. The town garage services the fleet, while the highway department services the equipment. Mike said they need new plow trucks and mowers. “I try to stay current with updating the fleet,” he said. continued on page 50

Mike Zaleski and his crew of 36 work 7 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. 46

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Mike Zaleski stands with his son, Ryan, during his Mike’s swearing-in ceremony.

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Giving Back to the Community

The father of one created and implemented three programs for the local children. “I don’t like to sit still, so I created opportunities to give back,” Mike said. While he was still a deputy, he launched the Plow Safety Program. Each November, the highway department brings plow trucks to local elementary schools to teach first-grade students about plow truck safety and winter roadway safety. After a half-hour safety demonstration, he distributes homemade coloring books to the students. The annual Christmas toy drive started after town residents noticed Mike running. “I run 10-15 miles a week. During COVID, I ran for awareness of the healthcare workers. That got media attention.” Now, he runs three miles during the winter to encourage residents to drop off toys at the highway department, which are then distributed to children of all ages within the town. “I decorate a trailer and get some school staff to help distribute the toys.” In the summer, the department hosts a truck show similar to a “Touch-a-Truck” event, featuring a picnic and other activities for children and families. These activities help develop good relations with the community and open communication. “I don’t do it for votes,” he said. “This is our town. I’m thankful and appreciative that I am where I am … that the public voted me in because they trust me.” 50

Private Time

The superintendent who won’t sit still on the job is just as busy in his personal time. In addition to running, he plays golf about once a week. “I like to be outdoors, enjoying the landscape and the scenery,” he said. He likes to relax in his yard, doing some gardening, sitting by the fire pit or watching his birdfeeders. “I feed birds a lot and watching them brings quiet time tranquility.” His two tuxedo cats, Fat and Boo, “are my buddies and help me around my house.” Although he’d like to ignore the phone calls and emails during these peaceful moments, he is dedicated to his job, so his phone is always at his side. “I feel responsible. I can’t turn it off. They get 100 percent of me when I’m working, and if the guys are working, I feel I should be, too. “Being a highway superintendent is not a 9-5 job,” he added. “It’s 24/7, seven days a week, 52 weeks a year. In my 33-year career, I never missed a snowstorm. I’m the first in and the last out. When I retire, the first thing I’m going to do is throw my cell phone right through the chipper.” With no immediate plans to retire once his current four-year term ends in 2028, he said he hopes to be remembered as a good father. “My son Ryan [21] is everything to me. We enjoy going to car shows together and playing Air Soft.” And, while he can look at his awards after he retires, it’s more likely that he’ll be looking at the thank-you cards sent by the residents. “I have every thank-you ever sent,” Mike said with emotion. “I don’t do it for the awards. Thank you means the most to me.”  P

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N.Y.S. Town Highway Supers Gather in Saratoga Springs for Annual Conference

Dave Miller (L), retired of the town of Lockport, presents James Dunning, association president, a recognition plaque for his service as association president.

James Dussing (second from L), association president, presents special appreciation plaques to Benn Perry (L), town of Ghent; Mathew Sech (third from L), town of Champion; and Kurt Van Wycke, town of Carlton.

he New York State Association of Town Superintendents of Highways (NYSAOTSOH) brought highway professionals from across the state together in Saratoga Springs for its 97th Annual Conference, held Sept. 29 through Oct. 2, 2026, at The Saratoga Hilton. Carrying the theme, “On Track for Safer Roads and Stronger Local Economies,” the annual gathering combined educational sessions, industry updates, networking opportunities and a sold-out exhibit area featuring equipment manufacturers, dealers and companies providing products and services to New York’s municipal highway departments. The conference began Sept. 29 with registration and the President’s Reception with exhibitors at the Saratoga Springs City Center. The reception provided superintendents an opportunity to visit with vendors and fellow highway officials before the educational program began the following morning. Wednesday’s (Sept. 23) program included a Superintendent’s Round Table, giving attendees an opportunity to discuss issues facing their departments and share ideas with highway officials from other parts of the state. Attorney Heather Giambra presented “Beyond Roads and Bridges: The Highway Superintendent’s Guide to Managing People,” focusing on the personnel and management responsibilities that have become an increasingly important part of running a highway department. Representatives of the New York State Department of Transportation also provided a CHIPS update, giving superintendents information on the state funding programs that help municipalities maintain and improve local roads, bridges and other infrastructure. Wednesday afternoon provided several networking opportunities, including the association’s 22nd annual golf tournament at Saratoga Lake Golf Club, sponsored by Allegiance Trucks, as well as tours of Saratoga-area attractions. Attendees returned that evening for Vendor Night, one of the conference’s traditional highlights. The reception and dinner provided extended time for highway officials to visit exhibitors and learn about equipment, materials, technology and services available to their departments. The conference’s Oct. 1 program was highlighted by keynote speaker Col. Eileen Collins, retired U.S. Air Force colonel and former NASA astronaut. Collins made history as the first woman to command a Space Shuttle mission. Drawing upon her experiences with the Air Force and NASA, Collins 54

Incoming association president, Theresa Burke of the town of Red Hook, shares her vision for the upcoming year.

discussed leadership, teamwork, preparation, safety and overcoming challenges — subjects with many parallels to the responsibilities highway superintendents face while managing employees, equipment and infrastructure. The educational program continued with a legislative and advocacy update from Fred Hiffa and Megan Osika, who discussed the 2026-27 state budget and legislative issues affecting New York’s highway departments. Technology also was part of this year’s program. Nick DeVito presented “HighwAI: An Intro to AI for Highway Superintendents,” examining practical ways artificial intelligence can potentially help highway departments save time, communicate more effectively and improve day-to-day operations. Other sessions addressed drainage and stormwater management as well as legal and regulatory issues affecting municipalities. The association also conducted its annual membership meeting before concluding Thursday’s activities with a reception, annual banquet and evening entertainment. The conference wrapped up Oct. 2 with an informational session featuring the New York State and Local Retirement System.

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Vendors again played an important role in the annual conference, with exhibit space selling out for the Saratoga Springs event. Companies represented virtually every segment of the municipal highway industry, including construction equipment, trucks, snow and ice equipment, paving and pavement preservation, drainage products, hydraulics, auctions, roadside maintenance, safety products and municipal technology. Among the companies exhibiting were ADMAR Supply, Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team, Allegiance Trucks, Alta Construction Equipment, Auctions International, Five Star Equipment, Force America, Milton CAT, Peckham Industries, Reed Systems, Stephenson Equipment, Suit-Kote Corporation, Tracey Road Equipment, Trius, Vestal Asphalt and Viking Cives USA, among many others. Allegiance Trucks served as the conference’s Diamond Sponsor, while Viking Cives USA was the Platinum Sponsor. Alamo Group Snow & Ice Team and Suit-Kote Corporation served as Gold Sponsors. continued on page 58

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Silver Sponsors included Alta Construction Equipment, Auctions International, Chemung Supply, Conway Beam Truck Group, Gorman Construction/All States Materials, Reed Systems, Tracey Road Equipment, Van Bortel Fleet and Vestal Asphalt. Bronze Sponsors included Five Star Equipment, FORTA, GovDeals, Innovative Surface Solutions, Milton CAT and Peckham Industries. Throughout the four-day gathering, the Saratoga Springs conference provided highway superintendents an opportunity to exchange ideas with their counterparts from across New York while meeting with the manufacturers, dealers and suppliers that support their departments. With educational programs addressing both traditional highway concerns and emerging technologies, combined with a sold-out exhibit area and numerous networking opportunities, the 97th Annual Conference continued a NYSAOTSOH tradition that now stretches back nearly a century.  P (All photographs in this article are Copyright 2026 Superintendent’s Profile. All Rights Reserved.) continued on page 62 58

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NYSAOTSOH Annual Conference from page 58

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The annual meeting provides a great format for town highway superintendents to learn from each other’s experiences. (L-R) are Robert Cushing, town of Manlius; Leah Cushing, town of Manlius; Stephen Fedrizzi, town of Venice and member of the association’s executive committee; and Beth Gould of the New York State Association of Town Highway Superintendents.

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NYSAOTSOH Annual Conference from page 62

Enjoying refreshments prior to the annual banquet (L-R) are Michael Lampher, highway superintendent of the town of Long Lake; Grace Fish, town of Manerva; and Jon Fish, highway superintendent of the town of Manerva.

(L-R) are Dave McBirnie, Viking Cives; Raymond Hendrickson, town of Jefferson; and Jessica Hendrickson, town of Jefferson.

Each year, the event is hosted in a different location and over the years, Saratoga Springs has become one of the most popular host cities. This year’s event was held at the Hilton Saratoga Springs, centrally located in the downtown shopping district. (L-R) are Luke Smith, town of Orleans, N.Y.; Matt Sech, town of Champion N.Y.; Elizebeth Aubin, town of Worth, N.Y.; Josh Relyea of Van Bortel Ford; and Roger Slater, town of Niles, N.Y.

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NYSAOTSOH Annual Conference from page 66

A big crowd showed up for the 97th annual banquet.

Master of Ceremonies Dave Miller, retired of the town of Lockport, and association past-president (2023), speaks during the event.

Heather Griswold takes a moment for a photo with her husband, Jeffrey Griswold, highway superintendent of the town of Preble, N.Y., and association past-president (2016).

Ray Willis (L) and Philip Brigandi of Allegiance Truck Centers present awards to golfers who participated in their annual golf outing.

(L-R): Harold Shoemaker of the town of Van Etter, town of Penn Yan and Suit-Kote Corp. (retired) receives the Honorary Life Member award from Matt Mustico, town of Elmira, and James Dussing, 2025-2026 association president.

(L-R): Receiving the 2026 Vision award is Kelly Condello of Northern Supply from James Dussing, outgoing association president, and Stephen Fedrizzi, executive committee member and highway superintendent of the town of Venice.

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CASEY’S TRUCK SALVAGE WORLD...................39

NORTHEAST SWEEPERS AND RENTALS .........33

CATERPILLAR - NY DEALERS........................36,37

PROFILE PUBLICATIONS.....................................60

CDS/CHARLES D STAHL SALES & SERVICE.....35

ROBERT H FINKE & SONS INC...........................69

CENTRAL EQUIPMENT LLC.................................67

ROCRENTS EQUIPMENT SALES & RENTAL......28

CLEARSPAN STRUCTURES...............................31

RTI AUCTIONS......................................................49

CLINTON TRACTOR/CAPITAL TRACTOR...........27

STEEL SALES INC................................................49

CONWAY BEAM TRUCK GROUP...........................5

STEPHENSON EQUIPMENT INC.....21,22,23,24,25

EAGLE ASSOCIATES OF CAZENOVIA LLC........18

SUIT-KOTE CORP.................................................59

EMPIRE RADIATOR SERVICES...........................67

SUMMIT HANDLING SYSTEMS...........................44

EVERBLADES INC................................................55

TENCO USA INC...................................................71

FALCON ASPHALT REPAIR EQUIPMENT...........64

TRACEY ROAD EQUIPMENT..............................6,7

GEORGE & SWEDE SALES & SERVICE.............45

VALLEY FAB & EQUIPMENT................................63

GOOSETOWN COMMUNICATIONS.....................43

VIKING CIVES INC................................................72

GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT...................................52

WESTCHESTER TRACTOR INC.....................56,65

HYBRID BUILDING SOLUTIONS LLC..................41

YACANOS’ GRADALL SALES SERVICE..............56

FOR ADVERTISING INFO CALL 518-396-7659 70

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