Snow and Ice Operations for Front Line Employees - Acton

Date: 11/26/2024 7:30 AM - 11/26/2024 2:30 PM

Location: Acton Police Department
371 Main Street

Acton, Massachusetts

Capacity:

35/35

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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
Darian Town of Acton DPW- Highway Division
Brian Town of Acton
Chester Town of Halifax Highway Department
Adanti City of Chicopee
Patrick Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Trevor Town of Tyngsborough
Benjamin Town of Eastham DPW
Jacob Town of Tyngsborough
Michael City of Waltham
Jon Town of Stow
Ed City of Waltham CPWD
Zachary Town of Stow
Robert City of Waltham CPWD
Jamie Town of Stow
Brian Town of Eastham DPW
Dave City of Chicopee
Benjamin Town of Stow
Scott UNH Technology Transfer Center (UNH T2)
Hudson Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Matt Town of Chelmsford
Doug Town of Concord
Phil City of Chicopee
Matt City of Waltham
Dave City of Waltham CPWD
Raymond Town of Tyngsborough
Justin City of Chicopee
Corey Town of Tyngsborough
Jack Town of Stow
Robert City of Chicopee
Jack Town of Chelmsford
Jeff City of Waltham CPWD
Dean Town of Chelmsford
Steve Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
David Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Jacob Town of Tyngsborough
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.