Snow and Ice Operations for Front Line Employees - Shrewsbury

Date: 12/6/2024 7:30 AM - 12/6/2024 2:30 PM

Location: Shrewsbury Police Dept.
106 Maple Street

Shrewsbury, Massachusetts

Capacity:

36/36

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Overview

image of snowplow

Description

While all are welcome to attend regardless of their position with a DPW, Snow and Ice Operations for Front Line Employees is designed for plow operators and those who are directly involved in snow removal.

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.

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Andrew Town of Shrewsbury
Joe Town of Shrewsbury
Larry Town of Harvard
Ricardo Town of Medfield
Nick Town of Harvard
Abbie Town of Shrewsbury
Connor Town of Medfield
Losvin City of Marlborough
Drew Town of Medfield
Mike Town of Holliston Highway Department
David Town of Westborough DPW
Michael Town of Stockbridge
Jim Town of Shrewsbury
Ronald Town of Harvard
Ben Town of Harvard
Eusebio Town of Holliston Highway Department
Andrew Town of Mendon Highway Department
Zach City of Marlborough
Sebastian Town of Westborough DPW
Mark Town of Westborough DPW
Richard Town of Westborough DPW
Matthew City of Marlborough
Joe Town of Harvard
Joseph City of Marlborough
William Town of Plainville
Kevin Town of Westborough DPW
Andy Town of Southborough
Ryan Town of Westborough DPW
Peter Town of Southborough
Jason City of Marlborough
Hussien Town of Medfield
Justin Town of Mendon Highway Department
Daniel Town of Westborough DPW
Jake Town of Westborough DPW
Sebastian Town of Shrewsbury
Matt Town of Harvard
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. Mike can be reached at: mdsmith@umass.edu.