Snow and Ice Operations - Eastham

Date: 5/13/2019 7:30 AM - 5/13/2019 3:00 PM

Location: Eastham Public Library
190 Samoset Road

Eastham, Massachusetts

Capacity:

30/35



Overview

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.
Registration 7:30 AM. Class begins at 8:00 AM.
 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Barry Town of Eastham DPW
Scott Town of Eastham DPW
Richard Private Citizen
John Town of Provincetown
Ed Town of Raynham
Richard Town of Chatham DPW
Paul Town of Grafton
Paul Town of Chatham DPW
Kenneth Town of Chatham DPW
Jerry Town of Chatham DPW
Kevin Town of Grafton
Brian Town of Chatham DPW
David Town of Provincetown
Brian Town of Eastham
David Eastham Department of Natural Resources
James Town of Brewster DPW
David Town of Chatham DPW
Kevin Town of Wellfleet
Martin Town of Eastham
Jay Town of Wellfleet
Michael Eastham Department of Natural Resources
Nicole Eastham Department of Natural Resources
Jeff Town of Eastham
Michael Town of Brewster DPW
Scott Town of Eastham
Andrew Town of Harwich
Peter Town of Wellfleet
Thomas Town of Harwich
Charles Town of Eastham
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