President's Message

President’s Message

John Haines, MHA President (2023-2024)

As the first half of my term as President of the Massachusetts Highway Association ends, I continue to be impressed by both the focus and the enthusiasm the members of the association display daily.  That was evident by the recent success of the New England Public Works Expo last month.  I don’t know of another event that provides as much opportunity to speak directly to over 2000 public works colleagues in just two days.  The same can be said for the other events that our Board and members put together every year including Snow & Ice Driver Training and our Scholarship Awards and Golf Tournament, this year’s honoree being Gerry Coppola.  The dedication that these members show to our organization is truly impressive.

More importantly, that same focus and dedication was even more evident earlier this fall when historic flooding impacted many communities throughout Central Massachusetts.  Hard-struck communities utilized our Mutual Aid program, and the call was answered by numerous surrounding cities and towns.  These are the actions that make me proudest of not only being part of the Massachusetts Highway Association, but the greater public works community.

I have said this before and will continue to say it, but whether in Becket, Bridgewater, or Boston, we all face surprisingly similar challenges and that is also our greatest strength, working for the same common cause – our residents – providing essential services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.  There is no other service that provides as much to as many every day as public works.

 

John Haines

MHA President

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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