Snow and Ice Operations - Acton

Date: 11/26/2018 7:30 AM - 11/26/2018 3:00 PM

Location: Acton Public Safety Complex
371 Main Street

Acton, Massachusetts

Capacity:

15/40



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.
Registration 7:30 AM. Class begins at 8:00 AM.
 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Jason Town of Acton
Keith Town of Acton
Carl Town of Walpole
Carl City of Marlborough
Patrick City of Marlborough
James Town of Littleton
Craig Town of Maynard DPW
Paul City of Marlborough
Zach City of Marlborough
Joe Town of Maynard
Nicholas Town of Littleton
Bob Town of Templeton DPW
Steven Town of Littleton
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