Snow and Ice Operations for Front Line Employees - Chicopee
Date: 12/2/2025 7:30 AM - 12/2/2025 2:30 PM
Location: UMass Transportation Center Aviation Research & Training Facility
27 Lonzack St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Capacity:
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Overview
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 |
|---|---|
| Adam | Town of Palmer DPW |
| Aiden | Town of Longmeadow DPW |
| Andreas | Town of Longmeadow DPW |
| Andrew | Town of Hubbardston |
| Ben | Town of Hubbardston |
| Brian | Town of Sutton |
| Chase | Town of Sutton |
| Christopher | City of Pittsfield Parks Department |
| Darrell | Town of East Longmeadow DPW |
| David | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
| Eddie | City of Pittsfield |
| Ethan | Town of Palmer DPW |
| Greg | City of Pittsfield Parks Department |
| Henry | City of Easthampton |
| Joseph | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
| Matt | Town of Longmeadow DPW |
| Neil | Town of Hubbardston |
| Patrick | City of Pittsfield |
| Quentin | City of Pittsfield |
| Richard | City of Worcester |
| Robert | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
| Royce | Town of Hubbardston |
| Russell | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
| Ryan | City of Pittsfield |
| Ryan | Town of Longmeadow DPW |
| Samantha | City of Easthampton |
| Shawn | Town of Sutton |
| Thomas | Town of Sutton |
| Thomas | Town of Palmer DPW |
| Timothy | City of Pittsfield Parks Department |
| Travis | Town of Hubbardston |
| Trent | Town of Longmeadow DPW |
| Wilson | Massachusetts Water Resources Authority |
| Wyatt | City of Easthampton |
| Zachary | Town of Deerfield |
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.