Spreader Calibration - Wellesley
Date: 11/21/2017 8:00 AM - 11/21/2017 2:00 PM
Location: Wellesley DPW
30 Municipal Way
Wellesley, Massachusetts
Capacity:
Overview
Bring your spreader truck with you and get it calibrated!
Spreader Calibration: Save time, save money, save the environment by not over applying. This class will cover all the necessary steps for calibration of spreaders. Weather you spread sand or salt this class will teach how to achieve a goal of 250 lbs of salt per lane mile or 1,000 lbs of sand per lane mile (for gravel roads) or anything in between. Please bring your spreader truck with you and get it calibrated. This class will be both indoors and out so please plan and dress accordingly.
Please see the course flyer for more information.
*This session is open to 2 MassDOT personnel
Attendees
| First Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Bob | Town of Wellesley |
| Rob | Town of Wellesley |
| John | MassDOT District 4 |
| Paul | MassDOT District 4 |
| Al | City of Newton DPW - Engineering Division |
| Dan | Town of Grafton |
| Doug | Town of Grafton |
| Drew | Town of Medfield |
| Eddie | Town of Medfield |
| George | Town of Scituate |
| John | City of Newton |
| Ken | Town of Weston |
| Ken | Town of Weston |
| Kevin | City of Newton DPW |
| Marco | City of Newton |
| Michael | Town of Scituate |
| Paul | City of Newton DPW |
| Richard | Town of Scituate |
| Richard | Town of Weston |
| Robert | Town of Medfield |
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 operations 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.