Gravel Roads: When the Dust Settles - Chicopee
Date: 3/22/2023 7:30 AM - 3/22/2023 2:30 PM
Location: UMass Aviation Research and Training Center
27 Lonczak St
Chicopee, Massachusetts
Capacity:
Overview
This workshop will present attendees with a basic understanding of gravel and gravel roads. It will provide information on factors affecting the condition of gravel roads and the proper techniques for maintaining a gravel road.
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 |
|---|---|
| Jack | Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) |
| Andrea | Franklin Regional Council of Governments (FRCOG) |
| Kate | Town of Tolland DPW |
| Matt | Town of Williamstown DPW |
| Chad | Town of Williamstown DPW |
| Scott | Town of Granville |
| Mark | Town of Royalston DPW |
| Justin | Town of Williamstown DPW |
| Bob | Town of Williamstown DPW |
| Michael | Town of Royalston DPW |
| Jaret | Town of Royalston DPW |
| David | Town of Blandford Highway Department |
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