About Us
The Berkshire County District 1 Highway Superintendents Association was organized in 1979 by a group of Highway Superintendents and Vendors to help other Superintendents become more versed in highway matters.
When the Association was formed, District 1 consisted of 40 Cities and Towns. In 1996 the State re-structured the Districts and we grew to 56 cities and Towns that are in Berkshire, Franklin, Hampshire, and Hamden Counties. We feel there is a wealth of knowledge and experience that can be shared within the Association.
There are many benefits that the Association offers to
Highway Departments in District 1:
- Training / Meetings; Valuable knowledge and training is shared at our meetings.
- State Aid; Provide education, assistance and updates with the required paperwork and forms for the Chapter 90 program, Strap and PWED Grant programs.
- Lobbying; For the good of all Cities and Towns for roadwork funds.
- Scholarships; Active highway members; son/ daughter or grandson/ granddaughter are eligible for scholarships.
- Product information; The latest products and services available and their applications.
- Annual Equipment Show; Free tickets to active Highway Departments and their Towns, Select boards, Mayors, Finance Committees.
- Website; Access Town contacts, Industry contacts, Legislative contacts, Legislative updates, Forms, and Helpful information in one easy place
Board of Directors and Past Presidents
Officers 2020-2021
- PRESIDENT: Justin Russell Town of Peru
- VICE PRESIDENT: Chip Dazelle Town of Huntington
- SECRETARY: Gerald Coppola Ret. Richmond
- TREASURER: William Elovirta Ret. Becket
- ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY & TREASURER: Curt Wilton Town of West Stockbridge
- DIRECTORS: ; John Hoppe Town of Russell, Chris Lemione Town of Williamstown; Bob Navin Town of Chesire; Ed Demming Town of Tolland; Harold “Huck” House All States Materials Group; Craig Willis White Wolf
Past Presidents
Alan Sykes 1979-1980 Lenox
Thomas J. Callahan 1980-1981 Dalton
William Elovirta 1981-1982 Becket
Michael Bunnell 1982-1983 Peru
Maurice Brazie 1983-1984 New Marlborough
Warren Anson 1984-1985 Egremont
Peter Leidt 1985-1986 Russell
Robert Johnson 1986-1987 Alford
Warren Anson 1987-1988 Egremont
Gerald Coppola 1988-1989 Richmond
James Pease 1989-1990 Worthington
Gerald Coppola 1990-1991 Richmond
James Pease 1991-1992 Worthington
Patrick Galliher 1992-1993 Hinsdale
James Heinrich 1993-1994 Blandford
Patrick Galliher 1994-1995 Hinsdale
Charles Waterhouse 1995-1996 Plainfield
Warren Anson 1996-1997 Egremont
Craig Willis 1997-1998 Washington
William Decelles 1998-1999 Lanesborough
William Decelles 1999-2000 Lanesborough
Patrick Galliher 2000-2001 Hinsdale
Ernie Nugent 2001-2002 Worthington
Rick Galliher 2002-2003 Hinsdale
Scott Park 2003-2004 Williamstown
Mike Smith 2004-2005 Heath
Mickey Sharkey 2004-2006 Russell
Skip Savery 2006-2007 Middlefield
Curt Wilton 2007-2008 West Stockbridge
Ron Radwich 2008-2009 Peru
Christopher Bouchard 2009-2010 Otis
Skip Savery 2010-2011 Middlefield
Maynard Forbes 2011-2012 Monterey
Brad Curry 2012-2013 Blandford
Ed Lord 2013-2014 Sheffield
Curt Wilton 2014-2015 West Stockbridge
Charles "Chip" Dazelle 2015-2016 Huntington
Chris Lemoine 2016-2017 Williamstown
John Roughley 2017-2018 Dalton
John Hoppe 2018-2019
William Decelles 2019-2020 Lanesborough
Justin Russell 2020-2021