Spreader Calibration - Williamston

Date: 12/18/2024 7:30 AM - 12/18/2024 2:30 PM

Location: Williamstown Police Department
825 Simonds Road

Williamstown, Massachusetts

Capacity:

27/27

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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
Chad Town of Williamstown DPW
Michael Town of Williamstown DPW
Chris Town of Williamstown DPW
Craig Town of New Marlborough
Aaron Town of Alford
Michael Town of Stockbridge
Luke Town of Windsor
Michael Town of Stockbridge
Matt Town of Williamstown DPW
Thomas Town of Alford
Michael Town of Williamstown DPW
Paul Town of New Marlborough
Brent Town of Cheshire
Steven Town of Great Barrington
Matt Town of Great Barrington
Patrick Town of Great Barrington
Justin Town of Stockbridge
Brandon Town of Gill
Matthew Town of Great Barrington
Matt Town of Great Barrington
Bryan Town of Gill
William Town of New Marlborough
Corbin Town of Williamstown DPW
Casey Town of Alford
James Town of Williamstown DPW
Joseph Town of Williamstown DPW
Jim Town of Stockbridge
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.