Gravel Roads: When the Dust Settles - New Marlborough
Date: 8/30/2023 7:30 AM - 8/30/2023 2:30 PM
Location: New Marlborough Fire & Rescue
205 Norfolk Road
New Marlborough, Massachusetts
Capacity:
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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 |
|---|---|
| Craig | Town of New Marlborough |
| Frank | Town of West Stockbridge |
| Robert | City of Springfield Water and Sewer Commission |
| Mark | Town of Peru |
| Jamie | Town of West Stockbridge |
| Tyler | Town of Monterey |
| Robert | City of Springfield Water and Sewer Commission |
| Eric | Town of Peru |
| Daniel | City of Springfield Water and Sewer Commission |
| Ed | Town of Richmond |
| Jim | Town of Monterey |
| Paul | Town of New Marlborough |
| Charles | Town of New Marlborough |
| John | Town of West Stockbridge |
| Timothy | Town of West Stockbridge |
| Jacob | City of Springfield Water and Sewer Commission |
| Kyle | Town of Monterey |
| William | Town of New Marlborough |
| Justin | Town of Peru |
| Travis | Town of Richmond |
| Brett | Town of Richmond |
| Peter | Town of Monterey |
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