Public Works Training School
October 19-21, 2026
High Peaks Resort, Lake Placid
Each year public works officials and municipal engineers from around the state come together at the Public Works School to share ideas, learn from practitioners and develop successful strategies. Each year this conference includes sessions on the topics of greatest relevance to city and village public works officials. Informal networking opportunities also allow attendees to casually meet and learn from their peers.
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Join the Public Works Advisory Committee
This popular annual training school is coordinated by a dedicated group of public works professionals. We are currently looking to recruit a few more committee members to assist NYCOM in planning future conferences. If interested, please contact John Mancini, NYCOM Counsel at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
List of Advisory Committee Members
- Jeff Coleman, P.E., Superintendent of Public Works, Village of Scarsdale
- Kevin Conklin, Superintendent of Public Works, Village of East Rockaway
- Aaron Cooper, Superintendent of Public Works, Village of Cobleskill
- Peter Crump, Jr., Superintendent of Public Works, Village of West Carthage
- Eric Cushing, Chief Wastewater Operator, Village of Minoa
- Thomas Petterelli, Superintendent of Public Works, Village of Minoa
- Sergio Panunzio, Dept. of General Services, City of Albany
- Jeff Pearce, Superintendent of Public Works, Village of Hilton
- Marc Shuttleworth, Superintendent of Public Works, Village of Hamburg
- Brian Smith, Deputy Commissionor of Public Works, City of Middletown
- Jake Swingly, Superintendent of Public Works, Village of Webster
- Matthew Thorp, Superintendent of Public Works, Village of Maybrook
- Dan Verace, Superintendent of Public Works, Village of Brockport
- Christopher R. Wallin, P.E., City Engineer, City of Schenectady
Advisors
James Craw (retired)
Harry Weed (retired)
Tom Rini (retired)
Paul Whorrall (retired)
John A. Mancini, NYCOM
Jennifer Purcell, NYCOM
119 Washington Avenue