Town Of Hurley: Departments: Highway Department [Digital Towpath]

The Highway Department is responsible for Hurley's 52 miles of roads. The department is headed by a Superintendent who is elected to a two year term. Clyde Russell, our current Superintendent, directs a crew of 11 in blacktopping, snow plowing, and the repair and maintenance of our Town roads. They also handle seasonal and special projects as the need arises.

HIGHWAY DEPARTMENT CREW

Edward Portz -Working Foreman

James Herdman-H.M.E.O.

Joseph Rougier-H.M.E.O.

Fred Klun, Jr.-Working Foreman

William Nyulassy-H.M.E.O.

Harry Jansen-Mechanic

Donald Converse-H.M.E.O.

Peter F. Diamond -H.M.E.O.

Charles M. O'Keefe-H.M.E.O.

John J. Dolan- H.M.E.O.

Raymond Gary Kaiser -Seasonal H.M.E.O.

Monday-Friday 6:30AM-3:00PM

Clyde Russell Phone: 845-338-4067
Rita Eckstein () Phone: 845-338-4067

Strong Mailboxes

Your mailbox and its post should be able to withstand the riggors of winter snow plowing. Heavy, wet snow is frequently the result of changing temperatures during a major storm. This has to be plowed off of the roadways and will be thrown to the shoulders - hitting any mailboxes placed there.
Strong mailboxes are not harmed. Thin pipes, especially aluminum and soft metal or PVC pipe (which splinter and shatter in sub-zero temps) are not suitable materials. A suggested minimum post size would be 4x4 or bigger, and should be pressure treated lumber.

Clear Drainage

Please be responsible during your fall yard clean-up. Do not place leaves and brush in or around the ditches and drainways along the roads. Even easements that exist between properties should be kept clear.
The habit of piling debris on the uphill side of a “DI” (drain inlet) is unacceptable and causes hazardous safety conditions. The common torrential downpours in the Fall carry leaves and twigs into drains that clog quickly, causing the roads to flood. Let’s be good partners this Fall! You can have tidy yards and the Hwy. Dept. can have clear drainage.

Sump Pumps

This subject has been mentioned in previous newsletters. I’m still looking for resident cooperation to correct the “water outlets into the roadway” problems that exists in many areas of our town.
If you saw us having to return frequently to sand the road due to water from your property causing icy conditions, then you know there is a problem. Please try to fix that run-off within your property limits before winter arrives again..

Street Lights

The Town of Hurley Highway Department is not responsible for street lights in the town, nor is any other Town office. If you need assistance of any kind please direct your calls to Central Hudson's Customer Service line at 845-452-2700.

Road Maintenance

If you live on, or have any questions, regarding the following roads, please contact the agency provide:

Ulster County Dept of Public Works
(845) 340-3100 Glenford-Whittenberg Rd, Ohayo Mt. Rd, Maverick Rd, Zena Rd, Morgan Hill Rd, Spillway Rd, Hurley Mt. Rd, Wynkoop Rd, Main St, Old Route 209, Hurley Ave, Foertner St, Zandhoek Rd, Lucas Ave, Dewitt Mills Rd
NY State Dept of Transportation
(845) 331-5533 Rte 28, Rte 209, Rte 375
NYC Board of Water Supply
(845) 657-2713 Basin Rd, Dike Rd, Rte 28A

2008 Crew (Click on Photos to Enlarge)

2008 Highway Department Crew