The Town of Ramapo Highway Department has officially unveiled six new state-of-the-art plow trucks, months after they were quietly delivered in January and immediately put into service during two major snowstorms.

The trucks arrived at the start of the year, just as winter weather intensified, leaving no opportunity for a formal rollout. Instead, the vehicles were deployed right away across the various villages serviced by the Highway Department, where they played a critical role in keeping roads clear and safe during back-to-back storms.

Despite skipping a traditional unveiling at the time of delivery, the trucks quickly proved their value in real-world conditions, handling heavy snowfall efficiently and effectively.

Town leaders say the investment is part of an ongoing effort to modernize outdated equipment. Supervisor Michael Specht and the Town Board were credited with recognizing the department’s needs and supporting the replacement of aging machinery, some of which had been in service for more than 30 years.

The six new plow trucks are part of a broader upgrade over the past several years, which has also included new road sweepers, utility trucks, bucket trucks, and other essential equipment to improve year-round operations.

Supervisor Michael Specht told Monsey Scoop, “We’re here at the Highway Department looking at six new trucks the Town of Ramapo has purchased within the last year. These are beautiful, state-of-the-art, multi-purpose vehicles equipped with snow plows and advanced technology that allows us to clear roads faster and more effectively than ever before.”

He added, “We’ve replaced vehicles that, in some cases, were over 30 years old. These modern trucks improve quality of life for our residents by enhancing safety and efficiency. They also distribute salt more effectively while using less of it. This is part of our ongoing commitment to upgrading equipment and maintaining our infrastructure.”

Specht also praised Highway Superintendent Fred Brinn and his team for their performance during a challenging winter. “We’ve had some very difficult weather this year, and the Highway Department really came through—doing everything possible to keep our roads open and safe,” he said.

Highway Superintendent Fred Brinn echoed that appreciation, telling Monsey Scoop, “As Superintendent of Highways, I, along with my entire department, thank the Supervisor and Town Board for their continued support in helping us perform our jobs more efficiently and effectively.”

While the trucks may only now be formally unveiled, officials say they have already been tested where it matters most, on the roads during some of the toughest storms of the season.