Spreader Calibration -Falmouth

Date: 11/17/2023 7:30 AM - 11/17/2023 3:00 PM

Location: Falmouth DPW
416 Gifford St.

Falmouth, Massachusetts

Capacity:

28/35



Overview
 

Towns can bring 2 spreader trucks per town and get them calibrated! Material will be provided on site so come empty.

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. Whether 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.  

7:30 Registration

8:00 Class begins

8:30 Spreader calibration video and classroom instruction
9:30 break
9:45 Equipment check and safety briefing
11:00 Spreader calibration
12:00 Lunch
12:30 Spreader calibration continued
1:30 Questions and evaluations
 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Scott Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Mark Town of Falmouth Water Department
Craig Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Mike Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Joseph Town of Bellingham
Calvin Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Charlton Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Josh Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Gerry Town of Braintree
Orainey Town of Falmouth Water Department
Gabe Town of Milton DPW
Dan Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Dominic Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Brian Town of Falmouth Water Department
scott Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Brendan Town of Bellingham
Brett Town of Hanover
James Town of Falmouth Water Department
Brian Town of Bellingham
Brett Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Craig Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Jared Town of Braintree
John Town of Hanover DPW
Phikhum Town of Bellingham
Doug Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Dan Town of Falmouth (MA) DPW
Marco Town of Sandwich DPW
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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.