Spreader Calibration - Berlin

Date: 12/17/2024 7:30 AM - 12/17/2024 2:30 PM

Location: Berlin Public Works
112 West St.

Berlin, Massachusetts

Capacity:

24/25



Overview

image of spreader calibration

Description:

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
Adam Town of Berlin
Chris Town of Berlin
Larry Town of Harvard
Nick Town of Harvard
Tom Town of Berlin
Travis Town of Hubbardston
Timothy MA Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) (West Boylston)
Dave Town of Holliston Highway Department
Craig Town of West Brookfield
Ronald Town of Harvard
Ben Town of Harvard
Neil Town of Hubbardston
Michael MassDevelopment Corp - Devens
Paul Town of Southborough
Noah Town of Ashby
Christopher Town of Southborough
Steven Town of Holliston Highway Department
Joe Town of Harvard
Colby Town of Southborough
Andrew MassDevelopment Corp - Devens
Jim Town of Berlin
Sam Town of Ashby
Andrew Town of Harvard
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.

    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.