Gravel Roads: When the Dust Settles - Dalton
Date: 6/25/2019 8:00 AM - 6/25/2019 2:30 AM
Location: Dalton Fire Department
20 Flansburg Ave
Dalton, Massachusetts
Capacity:
Overview
Topics discussed will include
• Crown and slope control
• Proper blade technique
• Grader operations
• The benefits of dust control
• Drainage effects on gravel roads
The workshop will also include a site visit and
inspection of a gravel road.
Attendees
| First Name | Affiliation |
|---|---|
| Glenn | Town of Dalton |
| Heather | Town of Dalton |
| Brandon | Town of Dalton |
| Curt | Town of West Stockbridge |
| Pamela | Innovative Surface Solutions (NY) |
| Peter | Town of Richmond |
| Ed | Town of Richmond |
| Scott | Town of Hinsdale |
| Bud | Town of Dalton |
| Brian | Town of Richmond |
| John | Town of Dalton |
| Jeff | Town of Heath |
| Jeff | Town of Heath |
| Rick | Town of Richmond |
| Zachary | Town of West Stockbridge |
| Jason | Town of Heath |
| John | Town of West Stockbridge |
| Dohn | Town of Heath |
| Barton | Town of Hinsdale DPW |
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