Snow and Ice Operations - Pittsfield
Date: 10/25/2016 8:00 AM - 10/25/2016 3:00 PM
Location: Hilton Garden Inn Pittsfield
1032 South Street
Pittsfield, Massachusetts
Capacity:
Overview
This course will teach planning for winter weather and cover:
- The proper use of salt and liquid anti-icers and the environmental impacts.
- Pre wetting and pre-treating
- Anti-icing vs. De-icing.
- The use of sand and it’s environmental impact.
- Equipment calibration, usage specification and technology.
- Snow and ice policy for public review.
- Cost benefit analysis of salt vs. sand.
Please see the course brochure for more information.
Attendees
| First Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Gerald | Berkshire County Highway Association |
| Tim | Town of Adams |
| Jeff | Town of Heath |
| Jeff | Town of Heath |
| Marilyn | |
| Paul | Town of New Marlborough |
| Charles | Town of New Marlborough |
| Jim | Town of Egremont |
| Tom | Town of Ashfield |
| John | Town of Adams |
| Christopher | City of Chicopee |
| Daniel | City of Chicopee |
| Alan | Town of Ashfield |
| Peter | Town of Monterey |
Instructors
- Michael Smith
Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)
Michael Smith is the Baystate Roads Technical Training Specialist. He was a Highway Superintendent for 20 years where he developed and implemented modern road maintenance techniques. Mike was responsible for day to day operation and long range planning for the municipality.
Before retiring in 2015, Mike was also a firefighter for 34 years. He is a lifelong resident of Heath, Massachusetts, whose teaching style includes a healthy portion of humor and student interaction. Mike can be reached at: mdsmith@umass.edu