Snow and Ice Operations for Supervisors - Westford

Date: 12/10/2024 7:30 AM - 12/10/2024 2:30 PM

Location: Westford DPW
28 North St.

Westford, Massachusetts

Capacity:

40/50



Overview

image of snowplow

Description 

Snow and Ice Operations for Supervisors is designed for those in a supervisory role. This course will cover much of the same material in Snow and Ice Operations for Front Line Workers but will add more technical information that management staff will benefit from.

This course will help attendees with:

• Identifying Efficient Snow and Ice Removal Methods

• Choosing the Most Effective Pre-Treatment Anti-Icer

• Determining Pre-Treatment Timing

• Calculating Material Requirements

 

 
Attendees
First Name Affiliation
Jake Town of Westford DPW
Rick Town of Westford DPW
Nicolo Town of Stow
Tom Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Jerry Town of Stow
Ted Town of Hadley
Richie City of Newton
Corey City of Framingham DPW
Anthony Town of Burlington DPW
Danielle City of Framingham DPW
Anthony City of Newton
Glenn Town of Southbridge
Jackson City of Newton
Beau MassDevelopment Corp - Devens
Matthew Town of Plainville
Seth Town of Saugus
Nick City of Melrose
Joseph City of Melrose DPW
Michael City of Framingham DPW
Timothy Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Jason Town of Acton
Michael Town of Concord DPW- Highway & Grounds Division
Ryan City of Worcester
Shane MassDevelopment Corp - Devens
William Town of Plainville
Danny Town of Brookline
Andrew MassDevelopment Corp - Devens
Rui City of Newton
Joseph City of Framingham DPW
Peter Town of Southbridge
William City of Cambridge DPW
Michael Town of Acton
Mike City of Melrose
Dan Town of Saugus
Norm City of Newton
Erik Town of Concord
Peter City of Newton
Colin Town of Stow
Edwin City of Newton DPW
Corey Town of Acton
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.