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Gravel Roads: When the Dust Settles - Pittsfield

Date: 4/14/2017 8:30 AM - 4/14/2017 3:00 PM

Location: Hilton Garden Inn Lenox Pittsfield
1032 South Street, Routes 7 & 20

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Capacity:

14/30


Overview

Topics discussed will include
• Crown and slope control
• Proper blade technique
• Grader operations
• The benefits of dust control
• Drainage effects on gravel roads

The workshop will also include a site visit and
inspection of a gravel road.

Please see the course brochure for more information.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Joshua MassDOT District 2
Christopher MassDOT District 2
Paul Town of New Marlborough
Charles Town of New Marlborough
Nathan Town of Becket
Donald Town of Becket
William Town of New Marlborough
Laurie Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG)
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