All About Liquid Deicers - Location Change to Bellingham Municipal Center

Date: 12/19/2019 8:00 AM - 12/19/2019 3:00 PM

Location: Bellingham Municipal Center at the Bellingham Town Hall
10 Mechanics Street (Parking in back and front of the building)
Arcared Meeting Room
Bellingham, Massachusetts

Capacity:

33/33

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Overview

Please note the location change to the Bellingham Municipal Center at the Bellingham Town Hall at 10 Mechanics Street, Bellingham.

Course Description


“All About Liquids” This class will walk you through the process for setting up an effectively implementing a liquid anti-icing program. Expert speakers will share valuable real world experience and knowledge.

Target Audience

This workshop will benefit individuals, from equipment operators to selectmen, who are involved in the treatment and decision making processes for roadway deicing.

Instructors

Mike Smith
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 can be reached at: mdsmith@umass.edu.

Marc Valenti
Marc is currently the Manager of Operations for the Lexington Dept. of Public Works in Massachusetts. During his tenure at Lexington, the Town has been able to transform their winter liquid operation to one that mirrors some of the best around the country. 

Kevin Collins 
Kevin is the General Foreman for the Town of Wellesley Highway Division. He has been with the DPW for 27 years and is responsible for the daily scheduling and operations for the Highway Division to include streets, sidewalks, drainage, and the snow and ice program. Kevin got involved in liquids in 2003 and still learns more each season. 

Shane Mark
Shane is the Director of Streets, for the City of Newton.

7:30 am Registration/8:00 am Class

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Joseph Town of Bellingham
Pamela Innovative Surface Solutions (NY)
David Town of Westminster
Carl City of Marlborough
Nicolas City of Fitchburg
Mike City of Chicopee
Paul Town of Grafton
James City of Marlborough
Patrick City of Marlborough
Geoff Town of Sterling DPW
Kevin Town of Grafton
Paul Town of Sterling DPW
James Town of Westminster
Matthew Town of Wellesley Engineering Division
Tim Town of Westminster
Paul Town of Uxbridge
John City of Cambridge DPW
Brian City of Marlborough
Joe City of Marlborough
Craig City of Fitchburg
Steve Town of Stow
Jesse Town of Bellingham
Matt City of Marlborough
Christopher City of Chicopee
Chris Town of Bellingham
Marc City of Cambridge DPW
TJ City of Cambridge DPW
Walter Town of Sterling DPW
Benn Town of Uxbridge
Daniel City of Chicopee
David City of Cambridge DPW
Gary City of Fitchburg
Instructors
  • Michael Smith
    Technical Training Specialist at UMass Transportation Center (UMTC)