Snow and Ice Operations - Pittsfield

Date: 11/5/2018 7:30 AM - 11/5/2018 3:00 PM

Location: Hilton Garden Inn
1032 South Street

Pittsfield, Massachusetts

Capacity:

22/30



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.
Registration 7:30 AM. Class begins at 8:00 AM.
 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Gary City of Easthampton
Heather Town of Dalton
Mark Town of Peru
Vincent MassDOT District 2
Bruce Town of Adams
Brian Town of Sturbridge
Kate Town of Tolland DPW
Tristan Town of Adams
Albert Town of Becket
James Town of Adams
Bud Town of Dalton
John Town of Adams
Chris Town of Middlefield
Paul Town of New Marlborough
Scott Town of Granville
Charles Town of New Marlborough
Nathan Town of Becket
Donald Town of Becket
Matt Town of Middlefield
Terren Town of Dalton
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