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8 DeMeo recognized at 172nd BSCES Annual Awards Celebration

Town of Wellesley among Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award Winners

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9 Congratulations to Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi

10 Make Sure You Are Ready for Old Man Winter!

Lt. Governor Karyn Polito joined Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler and Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver to announce the award of $6.5 million total to cities and towns which applied for funding from the Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program.  The program provides technical and funding assistance to help Massachusetts municipalities conceive, design, and implement changes to curbs, streets, plazas, and parking areas in support of public health, safe mobility, renewed commerce, and community betterment.

“The Shared Streets and Spaces Program has now awarded $33 million total to 183 cities and towns since the competitive grants were offered to municipalities

Baker-Polito Administration Announces $6.5 Million to Municipalities in Shared Streets and Spaces Program Funding Awards

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13 months ago,” said Governor Charlie Baker.  “Shared Streets grants kept local economies going and gave the public options for safe travel and activities during the pandemic, helping all of us reimagine how we can share streets and spaces to stay safe and improve the quality of life in our communities.”

“The Governor and I are proud to partner with municipal leaders on funding programs, such as Shared Streets, which help communities grow and thrive,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “Community leaders know each street corner and know each block of their business districts and have been very innovative in thinking about projects and thoughtfully applying for this funding.”

For this round of awards, MassDOT received 94 applications, of which, all but four were eligible.  This is the largest applicant pool received in a single round to date. In this round, 78 applications were selected for funding – 77 municipalities and one transit agency (the MBTA) – for a total of $6,506,185.30 in awards and 51% of the awards are going to designated Environmental Justice Communities.  In this round of funding, 28% of the awardees have never received a Shared Streets and Spaces award before.

“The Shared Streets and Spaces Program exemplifies the Baker-Polito Administration’s commitment to providing safe and equitable transportation networks that support the Commonwealth’s transit, economic, climate and public health goals,” said Acting Transportation Secretary and CEO Jamey Tesler. “Projects like these can really have a major impact for daily life, safety and accessibility in a community – making a difference in a family’s choice to go out on the town, and a local restaurant owners’ ability to keep their staff employed and busy.

Since June 2020, including this round of grants, the Baker-Polito Administration’s Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program has awarded $33 million dollars total to 183 municipalities and four transit agencies for a total of 310 projects.

“These local business owners have really embraced the outdoor dining platforms and have taken it a step further by extending their décor to these outdoor spaces,” said Dedham Town Manager Leon Goodwin. “From painting the jersey barriers and installing planter boxes to building their own walls and layouts to create unique outdoor experiences, the restaurant owners have created a fun, inviting environment for their customers that has drawn larger crowds than we have seen in this area in the past.”

This round of funding is under the Shared Winter Streets and Spaces program launched late in 2020 for municipalities to continue making accommodations for the public during the cold winter months and provides grants as small as $5,000 and as large as $500,000 for municipalities to quickly launch changes for safer walking, biking, public transit, recreation, commerce, and civic activities. These changes can be intentionally temporary or can be permanent improvements.  MassDOT is particularly focused on projects that respond to the needs of communities and provide safe mobility for children, for elders, to public transportation, and to open space and parks.

The list of cities and towns awarded Shared Winter Streets and Spaces grants in this funding round are:

• Adams received $35,000.00 to build on the success of an earlier Shared Streets and Spaces grant by creating a small event space on Park Street, the main pedestrian and commercial corridor in Adams, to be ADA-accessible and include seating, plantings, and shade structures.

• Amesbury received $44,150.00 to install 1,300 feet of sidewalk along Lionsmouth Road to connect schools with Woodsom Farm and surrounding neighborhoods.

• Amherst received $184,728.00 to resurface and restripe several crosswalks and install pedestrian safety beacons along the Triangle Street corridor.

• Andover received $31,520.00 to install temporary traffic calming measures to demonstrate various speed reduction approaches and an outdoor dining space on Punchard Avenue.

• Aquinnah received $49,663.00 to construct protection for walkers on the pathway that connects shops, restaurants, and Overlook Park with the historic Gay Head Lighthouse.

• Arlington received $50,000.00 to create a permanent dining parklet on Medford Street – a continuation of a temporary installation funded by an earlier Shared Streets and Spaces grant – by closing Park Terrace to vehicle traffic and converting it into an outdoor seating area and pedestrian plaza.

• Ashburnham received $29,849.90 to install traffic calming and outdoor dining and rest spaces in front of the Town Hall/Senior Center and at the Stevens Memorial Library/Winchester Park area.

• Avon received $200,000.00 to narrow streets, add pedestrian safety beacons, install new wayfinding, and construct 1,000 feet of a protected shared-use pathway.

• Ayer received $30,639.13 to improve pedestrian and bicyclist safety at the crossing of the Nashua River Rail Trail on Groton Street with a restriped crosswalk, tactile warning panels, new pedestrian safety beacons, and better wayfinding between the MBTA Commuter Rail station and the Trail.

• Boston received $40,000.00 to repurpose on-street parking to make space for temporary parklets/play areas incorporating art, planters, seating, and shade in Mattapan Square.

• Braintree received $65,139.80 to add curb bump-outs, bring all existing curb ramps into ADA compliance, install new signage for parking and crosswalks, and plant new trees on the portion of South Braintree Square that includes Washington Street from Pearl Street to Taylor Street.

• Brookfield received $156,611.18 to make improvements at the intersection of Central Street and Post Road/Route 9, to include new curbs, pedestrian safety beacons, new signage, and new pavement markings.

• Brookline received $199,200.00 to install and improve three bikeshare stations in the Washington Square, Coolidge Corner, and JFK Crossing commercial districts.

• Buckland received $50,000.00 to transform a vacant 3,400-square foot lot located at the top of Conway Street in the Village Center into a bicycle parking area with amenities including bicycle racks, a water bottle filling station, a bicycle tool and repair stand, and two benches overlooking the Deerfield River.

• Cambridge received $199,736.45 to build a curb extension along Raymond Park, onto which a bikeshare station will be placed, and install a 19-dock station along the sidewalk near Old Morse Park in Cambridgeport.

• Canton received $16,805.00 to expand traffic calming measures to include two additional speed tables, signage, and pavement markings, all proximate to a park and playground.

• Chelsea received $40,000.00 to install pedestrian safety improvements on Hawthorne Street, improving walking connections to the Early Learning Center, Chelsea Community Connections, and the downtown central business district.

• Concord received $95,204.50 to install safety improvements along Old Marlborough Road and the Bruce Freeman Rail Trail and install two new bikeshare stations in West Concord and Concord Center. • Dighton received $118,838.50 to construct curb ramps, ADA-compliant curb cuts, accessible sidewalks, and delineated crosswalks throughout town.

• East Longmeadow received $38,500.00 to increase pedestrian safety, accessibility, and comfort by providing new and reconstructed curb ramps, new marked crosswalks, enhanced signage, bus stops, and curb extensions on North Main Street.

• Eastham received $29,808.67 to create a protected shared-use path and community programming space on

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vacant Town-owned land bookended by Route 6 and the Cape Cod Rail Trail.

• Everett received $25,000.00 to install new bicycle racks over approximately 60 blocks of urban commercial streets, including Chelsea Street, Main Street, Hancock Street, and Elm Street.

• Fairhaven received $183,689.00 to install safer pedestrian crossings for two high-volume/high-speed streets – one near Livesey Park and one at the downtown end of the Phoenix Trail – to include pedestrian safety beacons, new signage, and enhanced markings. • Fitchburg received $197,950.00 to permanently convert Cushing Street into a pedestrian plaza, which will include outdoor dining, landscaping, and a safe connection between Main Street and Boulder Drive. • Framingham received $200,000.00 to install new ADA-compliant curbing and sidewalk along one side of School Street, from Hamilton Street to Old Connecticut Path.

• Franklin received $20,814.28 to provide space for food trucks and enclose an area of Main Street with tables and chairs for dining, concerts, and other Town-sponsored events.

• Greenfield received $200,000.00 to replace an existing parking lot with lawn and plantings in order to complete a new public park.

• Groveland received $59,452.36 to construct new and safer sidewalks and crosswalks in Elm Square and surrounding neighborhoods.

• Haverhill received $49,000.00 to install streetscape and safety improvements, including new bike lanes, street furniture, landscaping, and widened sidewalks to the Winter Street/Route 97 corridor.

• Holyoke received $73,100.00 to install pedestrian safety beacons to better serve recreational and open spaces, the Senior Center, and multiple schools.

• Ipswich received $18,000.00 to install a pedestrian safety beacon and crosswalk for the segment of Topsfield Road located between Bradley Palmer State Park and Willowdale State Forest.

• Lancaster received $18,000.00 to install pedestrian

safety beacons at four crosswalks, including three within school areas and one at the Post Office.

• Lexington received $48,000.00 to install a pedestrian safety beacon, crosswalk, and new sidewalk to make the five-way intersection on Marrett Road at Lincoln and School Streets safer and to provide better access to Hastings Elementary School and Bridges Elementary School.

• Littleton received $19,260.00 to install a midblock crosswalk – to include ADA-compliant curb ramps and pedestrian safely signage – across Newtown Road at the Yapp Land Conservation Area trailhead.

• Malden, in partnership with the MBTA, received $491,000.00 to construct dedicated bus and bike lanes on Centre Street between Main Street and the Malden Center Orange Line station.

• Marblehead received $19,300.00 to install a new gate – not large enough for vehicles – that leads from the Marblehead Rail Trail to the back entrance of Marblehead High School.

• Marshfield received $47,000.00 to install pedestrian safety beacons and bollards along the Marshfield Bridle Trail.

• Medford received $40,000.00 to build upon a previous Shared Streets and Spaces grant by expanding outdoor dining and increasing opportunities for safe outdoor recreation by closing certain residential streets to through-traffic.

• Melrose received $28,822.75 to repurpose Central Terrace off Main Street by expanding the space available for walking, resting, and gathering, along with space for future public programming and pop-up shops.

• Merrimac received $129,000.00 to construct new and improved crosswalks and traffic calming measures to improve walking safety between a residential neighborhood and a school, as well as a safer link to the Jay McClaren Trail.• Methuen received $83,194.00 to install multiple safety elements including a narrowed travel lane, better curb ramps, a new midblock crosswalk, and pedestrian safety beacons in the Orchard Street corridor.

• Millbury received $49,947.00 to continue a project begun with an earlier Shared Streets and Spaces grant to replace and upgrade a pedestrian walkway from the municipal parking to the Town Common, including accessibility improvements, better lighting, and landscaping.

• Milton received $4,673.62 to install bicycling parking at several parks, schools, and other public spaces.

• Montague received $127,337.00 to make permanent new sidewalks, crosswalks, and curb extensions piloted under an earlier Shared Streets and Spaces grant.

• Newton received $150,969.00 to add one new bikeshare station and relocate other underused stations to higher performing locations.

• Northampton received $50,000.00 to implement safety improvements to downtown streets to address lessons learned from an earlier Shared Streets and Spaces grant and a recent safety audit, including the addition of wayfinding and lighting to improve pedestrian safety and visibility.

• Orange received $100,871.00 to expand upon the work of a previous Shared Streets and Spaces grant by extending improvements on East Main Street to include new ADA-compliant crosswalks, buffered bicycle lanes, and a shelter for MART riders (complete with a bench and schedule holder). Among other users, the shelter transit stop will serve those visiting the Council on Aging and the Orange Farmers Market.

• Oxford received $50,000.00 to build upon an earlier Shared Streets and Spaces grant to install new crosswalks, pedestrian safety beacons, and ADA-compliant ramps at the site of a pedestrian fatality.

• Plymouth received $193,000.00 to make safety improvements at five vulnerable intersections, including signal upgrades, new crosswalks, and ADA-compliant ramps.

• Raynham received $137,420.00 to improve connectivity for walkers in the Pleasant Street corridor by narrowing the road and installing traffic calming, ten new pedestrian safety beacons, twelve new crosswalks, and eight new ADA-compliant ramps.

• Rockland received $184,200.00 to make major improvements to the streets of the downtown area, including better and safer facilities for pedestrians and bicyclists, new bike parking at the local Senior Center, and better connections to the Rockland Rail Trail.

• Salisbury received $10,000.00 to enhance a pedestrian-only area of Broadway with temporary planters for beautification and further safety during peak season.

• Sandwich received $51,492.00 to install ADA-compliant wheelchair ramps, pavement markings, warning

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signs, and new sidewalk to improve connectivity to the new location of Town Hall in historic Sandwich Village.

• Saugus received $98,000 to install ADA-compliantramps, traffic calming, and space for outdoor dining inCliftondale Center.

• Savoy received $38,300.00 to create a new dropoffzone, new walking surfaces, and directional barriers andsignage at Savoy Elementary School.

• Seekonk received $50,000.00 to install new ADA-compliant sidewalks, signalized crosswalks, and guardrailson Arcade Avenue.

• Sheffield received $28,000.00 to create two safercrosswalks serving the Southern Berkshire Regional SchoolDistrict building, which houses pre-K to 12th grade and anursery program.

• Shrewsbury received $48,926.90 to installwayfinding to support Shrewsbury Town Center.

• Somerset received $32,100.00 to extend a bike lanethat was initially developed with funding from a previousShared Streets and Spaces grant along Read Street, in orderto make better connections to the South Coast Bikeway.

• Somerville received $41,490.25 to install quick-build safety retrofits at the high-crash Powderhouse Rotary,including continuous protected bike lanes.

• Southampton received $123,644.00 to construct900 feet of new sidewalk to improve safety and walkabilityamong key locations, including a school, Town Hall, SeniorCenter, library, historic church, and town park.

• Springfield received $167,000.00 to repurposesidewalks, curbs, bus stops, and parking areas to includeand install expanded outdoor dining space, curb extensions,line striping, bicycle accommodation, and a pedestriansafety beacon in downtown Indian Orchard.

• Stow received $72,460.00 to implement pedestriansafety upgrades – to include solar-powered pedestrian safetybeacons and ADA-compliant safety pads – at two high-riskcrossings, one in Stow Lower Village and one in the TownCenter at the site of a pedestrian fatality.

• Sturbridge received $35,000.00 to extend a sidewalkto support a new safe dropoff area at Burgess ElementarySchool.

• Swampscott received $200,000.00 to construct anew multiuse trail that connects to Swampscott MiddleSchool and install solar-powered pedestrian safety beacons,two sets of bike racks, and two bike repair stations.

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• Swansea received $36,679.00to complete a walkway that connectsschools with ballfields and pedestriansand cyclists with scenic views as wellas to bike and walking trails andmunicipal buildings.

• Taunton received $40,000.00to extend the sidewalk on Main Streetin downtown Taunton, providingspace for twelve tables to facilitatepublic gathering and outdoor diningand install traffic calming and safetysignage.

• Wakefield received $45,000.00to improve a shared-use path – whichconnects the downtown businessdistrict to Lake Quannapowitt andVeterans Field – by replacing gravelwith asphalt to meet accessibilityrequirements and provide a safer andmore comfortable experience for allusers.

• Walpole received $23,870.00to activate underused public alleywaysto create a safe and inviting connectionbetween the parking lots andcommercial businesses of Main Street.

• Wareham received $91,060.00to install a bus shelter, street furniture,and landscaping to encourage use oflocal bus services. This project will also

install pedestrian safety improvements including a wooden guardrail, solar powered light poles, and a public bike repair station to support non-vehicular travel.

• Webster received$178,165.00 to close an importantgap by constructing 1,000 feet of newsidewalk on East Main Street, a maincommercial thoroughfare.

• Wellesley received $34,785.30to add a flashing pedestrian beaconat the State Street/Fuller Brook Pathcrosswalk in order to improve safetyand comfort for walking to severalschools, a Senior Center, and openspace.

• Westborough received$46,965.00 to make safetyimprovements at two intersections onWest Main Street/Route 30.

• Westhampton received$36,000.00 to install signage and widenand repurpose sidewalks for schooland community programming.

• Weston received $9,817.30 toinstall two new crosswalks, includingconcrete ramps, detectable stripsfor the visually impaired, curbingand signage to increase visibility for

approaching motorists, and pavement markings.

• Whitman received $184,022.30to install curb extensions, ADA-compliant ramps and crosswalks, newshade trees, new benches, and newbike parking at the intersection ofWashington Street at South Avenue/Temple Street (Route 27), in the heartof Whitman Center.

• Williamstown received$25,000.00 to convert an underutilizeddowntown street into a pedestrianplaza, to be used for outdoor diningand community events.

• Worcester received $54,014.00to transform three key corridorsbordering Worcester City Hall byrepurposing on-street parking intooutdoor dining areas.

The next round of funding applications is anticipated to be launched in fall 2021 and information will be available on the website for the Shared Streets and Spaces Municipal Grant Program: www.mass.gov/shared-winter-streets-and-spaces-grant-program.

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m3 Quarterly is a quarterly newsletter published by Baystate Roads (LTAP). The Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) is a national effort of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) designed to improve access to highway, road and street technology for local agencies. Local capabilities and needs differ, and it is the recognition and accommodation of this fact that has been primarily responsible for the program’s success. Flexibility in the delivery of technology is a key to responding to the multitude of needs felt by a group as diverse as the local agencies. LTAP is, therefore, based on a policy that employs a national network of technology transfer centers established in partnership with the State highway agencies and staffed with personnel skilled in providing an interface with their respective local constituencies. Because the program relies on input from many sources, inquiries, articles and ideas are encouraged.

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Congratulations to Robert “Brutus” CantoreggiThe American Public Works Associa-tion (APWA) announced its 2021 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year. In its 62nd year, this award is one of APWA’s highest honors, and is based on a lifetime of professional contribu-tions. Recipients of the awards are chosen by past Top Ten recipients and embody professionalism, expertise, and personal dedication to improving the quality of life in their communities through the advancement of public works services and technology.

The Top Ten Public Works Leaders award focuses on outstanding career

service achievements of individual public works professionals and offi-cials from both the public and private sectors in North America. Each of the Top Ten Leaders is recognized for their accomplishments in federal, state, provincial, county, or municipal engineering or administration includ-ing career advancement, contribution to technology or job knowledge, com-mitment to the profession as evidenced by education, training, certification or

registration and continuing education, as well as professional excellence and service to the community in large and small municipalities.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, now more than ever, it is important to acknowledge these dedicated leaders who make possible the core services their communities need to maintain a high quality of life. Because of their planning, foresight, technical contri-butions and leadership, public works departments and their private sector partners continue to provide essential municipal services, such as solid waste

management, clean drinking water, and emergency management opera-tions.

“Congratulations to the top ten out-standing Public Works leaders for their devotion to advancing the quality of life for all in their communities across the United States. It is an honor for APWA to celebrate these outstanding professionals who not only provide the technical expertise to deliver critical

services, but to demonstrate ser-vant leadership in their public works professional accomplishments. It was an extreme honor and unforgettable experience to notify each of these lead-ers who represent the best in Public Works,” said APWA President Mary Joyce Ivers.

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Town of Wellesley among Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award Winners APWA’s Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award was established to promote excellence in the management and administration of public works snow and ice operations, and to promote the best practices in snow and ice removal while minimizing environmental impacts. APWA President Mary Joyce Ivers will present the awards during the opening general session of APWA’s Virtual Snow Conference on April 20. Following are this year’s recipients.

New England winters by any measure are extreme and challenging and public works departments across the region rise to the challenge year after year. The proximity to the Atlantic coastline typically produces unprecedented amounts of snow, ice, and extreme cold temperatures, especially from the infamous New

England Nor’easters. The Town of Wellesley, Massachusetts, has set the bar for implementing an effective snow and ice operation while navigating the travel demands from heavy commuter traffic as a community proximate to the Boston metro area. While the Town of Wellesley is challenged by numerous winter storms, they are no stranger to extraordinary “changing” weather events, particularly ice events that can impact Massachusetts. The Wellesley Department of Public Works Highway Division has executed an exceptional snow and ice program that keeps its over 110 miles of roadways, 50 miles of town sidewalks and critical public facilities safe and passable quickly, efficiently, cost effectively while utilizing environmentally friendly techniques.

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DeMeo recognized at 172nd BSCES Annual Awards CelebrationOn Thursday, June 17, 2021 the Boston Society of Civil Engineers Section (BSCES) recognized volunteer leaders, presented annual awards, celebrated ASCE Life Members, and honored their newest Honorary Members at the 172nd BSCES Annual Awards Celebration. Among those honored at the event was Lisa E. DeMeo, PE, from the Town of Salisbury Public Works who received the Citizen Engineer Award. Lisa E. DeMeo, PE.

APWA’s 2021 Top Ten Public Works Leaders are:• Ms. Brigitte Berger-Raish, PE, Director of Engineering & Public Works, Village of Wilmette, IL

• Mr. Tom Brady, PE, Director of Utilities, City of North Las Vegas, NV

• Mr. Robert “Brutus” Cantoreggi, Director of Public Works, Town of Franklin, MA

• Ms. Jeannine Clancy, Assistant General Manager, Metropolitan Council Environmental Services, Saint Paul, MN

• Mr. Patrick Collins, PE, CPWM, F. ASCE, Director/City Engineer, City of Valdosta, GA

• Mr. William (Bill) Ebel, Jr., City Manager, City of Overland Park, KS

• Ms. Delora Kerber, PE, Director of Public Works, City of Wilsonville, OR

• Mr. Terrence W. Nealy, Public Works Director, City of Rock Hill, SC

• Mr. Wilfrid Nixon, PE, PhD, PWLF, President, Professional Snowfighters Association, Iowa City, IA

• Ms. Ginger Spencer, Public Works Director, City of Phoenix, AZ

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Spreader CalibrationSave time, save money, and save the environment by not over applying. This Spreader Calibration workshop will cover all the necessary steps for calibration of spreaders. Whether you spread sand or salt, this class will teach how to achieve a goal of 250 lbs. of salt per lane mile or 1,000 lbs. of sand per lane mile (for gravel roads) or anything in between. Please bring your spreader truck with you and get it calibrated. This class will be both indoors and out so please plan and dress accordingly.  Don’t forget to bring your spreader truck with you and get it calibrated!

All About Liquid Deicers-From Brine to Beet JuiceThis class will walk you through the process for setting up and effectively implementing a liquid anti-icing program. Expert speakers will share valuable real world experience and knowledge. The instructors will include: Mike Smith, Technical Training Specialist for Baystate Roads; Marc Valenti, Manager of Operations for the

Town of Lexington; Kevin Collins, General Foreman for the Town of Wellesley Highway Division; and Shane Mark, Director of Streets for the City of Newton.

Snow & Ice OperationsThis workshop will teach planning for winter weather and will cover the following material: • The proper use of salt and liquid anti-icers and the environmental impacts • Pre-wetting and pre-treating • Anti-icing to De-icing • The use of sand and its environmental impact • Equipment calibration, usage specification and technology • Snow and ice policy for public review  • Cost benefit analysis of salt vs. sand

Watch for these winter weather workshops coming this fall, and check out our current course listings, atwww.BaystateRoads.org.

Make Sure You Are Ready for Old Man Winter!Baystate Roads will be offering these specialized workshops this fall that will have you ready for when the first flakes fly!

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Drone ProgramsQuestion:Good morning,Do any of my colleagues have a drone program for inspections, construction, search and rescue, etc? If so, can you please share any of the details about your program or the recommended drone that you fly?Thank you.Sincerely,John K. Westerling, MPADirector of Public Works, Hopkinton DPW

Answers:JohnOld Colony Planning Council had staff get certified, and was surveying member communities on how they might use it to help the cities and towns.  Maybe they have some insight. Annual water tank rooftop inspections have come up.  I’d want a certified inspector there directing the camera though, to get under vents for screens, etc._______________________________John,The Woburn Engineering Department has our own  YUNEEC H-520 drone that we use for a myriad of tasks. Contact Matt Barrett in my office for more information. Jay_______________________________Hello All,MassDOT aeronautics division runs one of the largest and most evolved Drone Programs in the nation. We accomplish inspections, asset management, incident response, and emergency management. We also lead the air operations for the Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency.

We have almost 20 drones from small Mavic size drones up to larger heavy lifting drones with a variety of sensors including EO/IR, multispectral imaging, LiDAR, and can also do simple short range delivery from point A to point B.

Our team is working to operationalize beyond visual line of sight operations, for long linear inspections of transportation assets, as well as for remote use of drones.

One of our major focus areas is Drone data analytics, and are currently working with federal highway on the accelerated innovation deployment of a data analytics capability. We are collecting massive amounts of data, and

have the ability now to store and access information, and all of our information will be assessable in the future through GIS.

If anyone wants to collaborate, or needs any type of advisory services, or drone services, feel free to reach out to our senior program manager Robin Grace who is copied. In addition, feel free to go to the MassDOT aeronautics website, to request any kind of services. https://www.mass.gov/massdot-aeronautics-division-drone-programAll the Best.V/R,JeffJeffrey DeCarlo, EdD, PMP, ATP _____________________________John….Weston & Sampson has a drone program for inspections, site evaluations and construction activities.  Our program coordinator Andy Bakinowski can comment further on our program and the drones we utilize if you would like…..LarryLaurence F. Keegan, Jr., PE _____________________________John,Contact Rich Ames in Natick. He did a stump session for us and has a killer drone program. Natick is pretty high up in the drone world.Michael Smith______________________________John,I have used Weston Sampson “aviation group” drones before and it has worked out well.  Worked so good that the footage was one of the reasons the MBTA replaced a culvert.  Please contact me with any questions.Have a great dayJoe FJoseph M. Flanagan

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