Snow and Ice Operations - Whately

Date: 10/12/2017 8:00 AM - 10/12/2017 2:00 PM

Location: Whately Town Offices
4 Sandy Lane

Whately, Massachusetts

Capacity:

23/30



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.

For more information see the course flyer.

 

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Keith Town of Whately
Doug Town of Whately
Darrell Town of East Longmeadow DPW
Dan Town of Williamsburg
Larry Town of Orange
Michael City of Greenfield
Richard Town of Northfield
Neil City of Greenfield
Tyler All States Materials Group
Kurt City of Greenfield
Paul Town of Athol DPW
Arnold Town of Northfield
Kevin Town of Northfield
Samuel Town of Northfield
Jason Town of Conway
Ron Town of Conway
Don Town of Williamsburg
Thomas Town of Northfield
Jennifer Town of Williamsburg
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