Gravel Roads: When the Dust Settles - Otis
Date: 4/23/2019 8:00 AM - 4/23/2019 2:30 PM
Location: Otis Center Fire Station
3 South Main Street
Otis, Massachusetts
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Overview
Topics discussed will include
• Crown and slope control
• Proper blade technique
• Grader operations
• The benefits of dust control
• Drainage effects on gravel roads
Attendees
First Name | Affiliation |
---|---|
Andrew | Gill Engineering |
John | |
Brad | Town of Sandisfield |
Richard | Town of Foster (RI) |
Jonathan | Town of Mount Washington DPW |
Paul | Town of New Marlborough |
Keith | Town of Sandisfield |
Ralph | Town of Sandisfield |
Robert | Town of Foster (RI) |
Charles | Town of New Marlborough |
Jim | Town of Mount Washington DPW |
David | Town of Sandisfield |
Keith | Town of Otis |
William | Town of New Marlborough |
Peter | Town of Monterey |
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 operation 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