2016 Summer Conference
Wednesday June 15 – Friday June 17
Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, MA
Dear Public Works Colleague:
It’s finally time to think warm thoughts and make plans for the 2016 New England Chapter American
Public Works Association’s Summer Conference on beautiful Cape Cod. THE SUMMER CONFERENCE
WILL AGAIN RETURN TO THE LIGHTHOUSE INN!
You are cordially invited to this three-day event that will bring together Public Works colleagues
throughout New England and offers Continuing Education Units (CEUs), discussions on many relevant
and current topics, and a number of other special activities and networking opportunities. A detailed
agenda and schedule for the conference is enclosed along with an event calendar which lists all key
times and activities. For more information go to http://newengland.apwa.net
The Conference fees are as follows: $175 Full Conference Package for members; $195 Full Conference
Package for non-members or daily rates of $95/day for members and $105/day for non-members.
Registration may be done by mailing, faxing, or emailing the enclosed registration form with payment no
later than June 1, 2016.
Room reservations must be made directly with the Lighthouse Inn by completing the enclosed
Reservation Request Form and paying the appropriate deposit. The lodging package is available for
$470 for single occupancy, and $340 for double occupancy. Up until May 13, 2015, only the full
package of Wednesday and Thursday evenings will be available for booking at the Lighthouse Inn.
After May 13, room reservations for single nights will be open based upon availability. For those
wishing to arrive early, reservations for Tuesday evening June 14, 2016 are available as a single night on
the Reservation Request Form. Negotiated rates being held by the Lighthouse Inn for the Chapter will
expire on June 1, 2016 and will be subject to change.
The package includes two overnight hotel accommodations (based on single or double occupancy) and
dinner on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Package rates include all taxes and services charges.
Additional meals can be purchased using the enclosed Conference & Meal Registration Form. Additional
meal reservations will not be available during the conference, please plan accordingly. The deadline for
both conference registration and additional meals is June 1. Registration badges/tickets will be
required for admittance to all conference events including dinner receptions. Please reference the
Conference & Meal Registration form for clarification on what’s included in your registration. Also,
please note that business attire (men: jacket and tie) is required for the Member of the Year Banquet.
Please plan on joining us for the 2016 New England Chapter Summer Conference and help us continue
to celebrate public works excellence in New England!
Richard P. Merson
rmerson@needhamma.gov
Laura A. Trahan
lat@envpartners.com
2016 Summer Conference Co-Chairs
2016 Summer Conference
Event Schedule
Wednesday June 15, 2016
8:00am
1:00 - 5:00pm
1:30 – 3:30pm
1:00 – 5:00pm
3:00pm
6:00 – 7:00pm
7:00 – 9:00pm
Bud McDougall Memorial Golf Tournament
Conference Registration
Welcome Grill Luncheon
Contributor Vendor Exhibits
Lighthouse Inn (LHI) Room Check-In
Welcome Reception Hosted by Chapter Sponsors
John W. Kiley Member of the Year Banquet. Business Attire.
Dennis Highland Golf Club
LHI Lobby
Back Deck
Upstairs
Upstairs
Dining Room
Thursday June 16, 2016
7:30am – 12:00pm
7:30 – 9:00am
7:30am – 5:00pm
9:00am – 12:00pm
8:40 – 9:30am
8:40 – 9:30am
10:00am – 12:00pm
12:00 – 1:00pm
1:00 – 1:50pm
2:00 – 3:30pm
3:40 – 4:30pm
3:40 – 4:30pm
4:30 – 6:00pm
6:00 - 7:00pm
7:00 – 9:00pm
9:00 – 11:30pm
Conference Registration
Breakfast
Contributor Vendor Exhibits
Mechanics Workshop (off site & separate notification)
Tech Session 1A – Worcester Pay As You Throw Case Study
Tech Session 1B – Eastham Water Fast Track Construction
Session 2 -Disaster Management Panel Discussion
Lunch
Session 3 - FAST Act Update
Session 4 – Pavement Panel Discussion
Session 5A –Sustainable Paving, Dedham
Session 5B - Flood Resiliency of Hydraulic Structures
Free Time
Reception Hosted by Chapter Sponsors
Dinner. Casual Dress
After Dinner Entertainment - Vegas Night
LHI Lobby
Dining Room
Upstairs
Dennis DPW Complex
Upstairs
Downstairs
Upstairs
Upstairs
Upstairs
Upstairs
Upstairs
Downstairs
Upstairs
Dining Room
Downstairs
Friday June 17, 2016
7:30 – 9:00am
8:00 – 9:00am
8:00 – 9:00am
9:00 – 9:50am
9:00 – 9:50am
10:00 – 10:50am
10:00 – 10:50am
11:00 – 11:50am
11:00 – 11:50am
11:00am
12:00 – 1:00pm
NEAPWA Executive Board Meeting
Breakfast
Conference Registration
Tech Session 6A – Worcester Bridge Asset Mgt. Program
Tech Session 6B – N. Attleboro, Asset Mgt. for Sanitary Sewer
Tech Session 7A – Danvers Tunnel
Tech Session 7B – Public Works Using Private Business
Techniques
Tech Session 8A – Concord, NH Complete Streets
Tech Session 8B – Emergency Generator Compliance
Hotel Check Out
Lunch (not included in conference registration)
Downstairs
Dining Room
LHI Lobby
Upstairs
Downstairs
Upstairs
Downstairs
Upstairs
Downstairs
Dining Room
CHAPTER CONTRIBUTORS
2016 EVENT CALENDAR
Date
Event
Location
May 18
NPWW Luncheon
Dorchester, MA
C.N. Wood Company, Inc.
May 22-25
North American Snow Conf. Hartford, CT
Environmental Partners Group, Inc.
June 15-17
Summer Conference
June 15
Bud McDougall Memorial Golf Tournament
Aug 28-31
PWX
Minneapolis, MN
Aug 30
Chapter Dinner
Minneapolis, MN
Oct
Fall Conference
TBD
Nov
Snow & Ice Conference
TBD
Gold
ARCADIS
Goosetown Communications
VHB
Weston & Sampson
Silver
BETA Group, Inc.
Eastern Salt Company
Fuss & O’Neill
Hoyle, Tanner & Associates, Inc.
Sealcoating, Inc.
Tighe & Bond
Wright-Pierce
Bronze
All States Materials Group
Atlantic Broom Service, Inc.
Bayside Engineering, Inc.
CDM Smith
Highway Rehab Corp.
Lorusso Corporation
WorldTech Engineering, LLC
West Dennis, MA
2016 Summer Conference
Wednesday June 15- Friday June 17
Lighthouse Inn
1 Lighthouse Inn Road
West Dennis, MA - Cape Cod
The Lighthouse Inn on Cape Cod will take you to a time gone
by…secluded and relaxing, with refreshing ocean breezes to
rejuvenate your spirit…this is Classic Cape Cod. Situated on
nine secluded oceanfront acres, the Lighthouse Inn offers a
private sandy beach, heated pool, tennis, family activities and a full service restaurant with panoramic ocean
views. Accommodations are provided in Cape-style guest
houses and cottages.
Directions:
Follow Route 6 East to Exit 8 (Dennis).
Take a right off the exit onto Station Avenue; follow until
third set of lights (first two lights are within one mile, third
set is a couple of miles further).
At third set of lights, turn left onto Route 28.
Approximately one mile on right will be Bay State Auto, take
right there onto School Street.
Follow School Street for 1/2 a mile, turn right onto Lighthouse Road.
Follow Lighthouse Road for 2/10 of a mile, turn left onto
Lighthouse Inn Road.
http://www.lighthouseinn.com/
For additional information check out our
new & improved website:
http://newengland.apwa.net
Agenda
Wednesday: June 15, 2016
1:00 -5:00pm Conference Registration
8am
Golf Tournament
1:30– 3:30pm
Welcome Grill - Back Deck
1:00 -5:00pm
Contributor Vendor Exhibits
3:00pm
Lighthouse Inn - Room Check-in
6:00 – 7:00pm
Welcome Reception Hosted by
Chapter Sponsors
7:00-9:00pm
John W. Kiley Member of the Year
Banquet. Business Attire Required.
Thursday: June 16, 2016
7:30am-12:00pm
Conference Registration
7:30-9:00am
Breakfast
7:30am-5:00pm
9am - 3:00pm
Contributor Vendor Exhibits
Mechanics & Safety Workshop
(off-site, separate notification)
8:40 – 9:30am Concurrent Technical Sessions 1A and 1B
Session 1A: The Financial Power of Pay-as-You-Throw Worcester, Mass., Case Study
Bob Moylan, City of Worcester (retired) & Stephen
Lisausas, WasteZero
Session 1B: Eastham Water System: Fast-Track TownWide Water System Construction
Sheila Vanderhoef, Town of Eastham & Mark
White, Environmental Partners Group, Inc.
10:00am - 12:00pm Special Topic Session 2 - Disaster
Management Panel Discussion
12:00 - 1:00pm
1:00 - 1:50pm
Lunch
Special Topic Session 3 - FAST Act
Update
Josh Ostroff, Partnerships Director & Charles
Ticotsky, Policy Director, Transportation 4
Massachusetts
2:00- 3:30pm
Special Topic Sessions 4 - Pavement
Panel Discussion
3:40 – 4:30pm Concurrent Technical Sessions 5A and 5B
Session 5A: Warming Up To Sustainable Paving
Joe Flanagan, Town of Dedham & Matt LaChance,
TMM Evotherm
Session 5B: Increasing Flood Resiliency of Hydraulic
Structures in the Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed
Chris Fox, Wood-Pawcatuck Watershed Association
& Eric Mas, P.E., Fuss & O’Neill
4:30 - 6:00pm
Free Time
6:00 - 7:00pm
Reception Hosted by Chapter
Sponsors
7:00 – 9:00pm
Dinner. Casual Dress.
9:00 - 11:00pm
After Dinner Entertainment - Vegas
Night
Friday: June 17, 2016
7:30 - 9:00am
NEAPWA Executive Board Meeting
8:00 - 9:00am
Registration & Breakfast
9:00 - 9:50am
Concurrent Technical Sessions 6A and 6B
Session 6A: Worcester’s Bridge Asset Management Program
Joseph Borbone, City of Worcester & Andrew
Burkholder, P.E., VHB
Session 6B: Putting Asset Management in the Toolbox – How
North Attleboro, Massachusetts is using a Simplified
Approach to Improve their Sanitary Sewer System
Bill McDowell, P.E., Town of North Attleboro & Don
Gallucci, P.E., Weston & Sampson
10:00 - 10:50am Concurrent Technical Sessions 7A and 7B
Session 7A: Tunnel of Love
Mike Nelson, Town of Danvers & Bob Parsons, CDM
Smith
Session 7B: Public Works Agencies and Municipal Utilities
Improve Performance Using Private Business Techniques
Seth Garrison, Woodard & Curran
11:00 - 11:50am Concurrent Technical Session 8A and
8B
Session 8A: Concord’s Downtown Complete Streets
Improvement Project: Change – Challenge - Opportunity
Edward L. Roberge, P.E., City of Concord, NH
Session 8B: Emergency Generator Compliance At Your
Facility
Timothy Kucab, Tighe & Bond
11:00am
Hotel Check Out
12:00 - 1:00pm
Lunch
Conference Registration Information
$175
Full Conference Package for members
$195
Full Conference Package for non-members
$95
1 Day for members
$105
1 Day for non-members
Full Conference Registration includes all course materials,
breakfast on Thursday and Friday, lunch on Thursday,
and all refreshment breaks.
1 Day registration includes breakfast, lunch and
refreshments for the day of registration.
All other meals, if not covered under your lodging
package with Lighthouse Inn, can be purchased using the
enclosed Conference & Meal Registration Form.
Contact Laura Trahan, Summer Conference Co-Chair
with any questions.
617-657-0264
lat@envpartners.com
New England Chapter American Public Works Association
Summer Conference
June 15-17, 2016 Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, MA
REGISTRATION FORM
Register by June 1, 2016
1. REGISTRANT INFORMATION (AS IT IS TO APPEAR ON YOUR NAME BADGE. USE ONE FORM PER PERSON)
Last Name:
First Name:
Member #
Affiliation:
Phone:
Email:
2. REGISTRATION SELECTION
(REGISTRATION DUE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2016)
❏
Full Conference
Select Thurs. lunch:
❏
One Day Program
❏ Thurs ❏ Fri
If Thurs., select lunch: ❏ Lobster Roll
❏ Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
❏ Lobster Roll
❏ Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap
MEMBER
NONMEMBER
$175
$195
$95
$105
 Full conference registration INCLUDES breakfast both days and lunch Thursday. Friday lunch NOT included.
 One day conference registration INCLUDES breakfast and lunch on day of registration.
 No conference registration required for spouse/guest. Guest meals are not included with conference registration.
 To Become a member of APWA, go to www.apwa.net or call 800-848-APWA
3. ADDITIONAL MEALS
(REGISTRATION DUE ON OR BEFORE JUNE 1, 2016)
Member of the Year Banquet (Wednesday)
Beef Filet
Select meal:
Barbeque Dinner (Thursday)
Select meal:



Lobster
Baked Scrod
Steak
Chicken
# TICKETS
Ticket Price
Total Due
@ $75.00 each =
$
@ $75.00 each =
$
The price of both dinners includes a cocktail reception sponsored by Chapter Contributors.
LHI lodging package INCLUDES dinner both evenings.
Business Attire is required for the Member of the Year Banquet.
Thursday - Breakfast
@ $20.00 each =
$
@ $25.00 each =
$
Friday - Breakfast
@ $20.00 each =
$
Friday - Lunch
@ $25.00 each =
$
Thursday - Lunch
Select meal:
Chicken Caesar Salad Wrap


Lobster Roll
Meal reservations must be made prior to June 1, and will NOT be available onsite.
Reserved meal tickets will be available for pick up at the Conference Registration Desk.
TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $
4. PAYMENT
Make checks payable to New England Chapter APWA.
Email or fax reservations to jaquic5@comcast.net; 781-812-1318. Mail payment to New England
Chapter APWA, 894 Pleasant Street, East Weymouth, MA 02189.
New England Chapter American Public Works Association
Summer Conference
June 15-17, 2016 Lighthouse Inn, West Dennis, MA
CONFERENCE INFORMATION
http://newengland.apwa.net/MenuHomepage/75/Chapter-Events
Questions? Contact Laura Trahan, Committee Co-Chair, 617.657.0264, lat@envpartners.com.
Cancellations must be submitted in writing to jaquic5@comcast.net by COB June 1, 2016. No refunds will be made on conference registration, meal tickets, or special events thereafter.
Overflow parking will be available in the adjacent Town of Dennis Municipal Beach Parking Lot.
Friday morning NEAPWA Executive Board Meeting is open to all members.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN YOUR CONFERENCE REGISTRATION?
Welcome
Grill
Weds.
Reception
& Banquet
Thurs.
Technical
Sessions
Thurs.
B’fast
Thurs.
Lunch
✔
✔
✔
✔
Thurs.
Reception
& BBQ
Dinner
Thurs.
Casino
Night
Fri.
Technical
Sessions
Fri. B’fast
Fri.
Lunch
✔
✔
✔
✔
*
✔
✔
✔
✔
✔
If you registered for:
Bud McDougall
Memorial Golf
Tournament
✔
Full Conference
✔
1 Day Conference
(Thursday)
1 Day Conference
(Friday)
LHI Guest
*

✔
✔
✔
✔
*
Friday Lunch requires a separate meal ticket, unless included in a 1 day Friday Conference
Registration.
The Member of the Year Reception & Banquet, and the Thursday Night BBQ Reception & Dinner
are only included with the LHI Lodging Package, or otherwise must be covered under Additional
Meal Tickets.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Hotel Reservations must be made using a separate Reservation Request Form. Reservations will NOT
be taken over the phone. Negotiated rates being held for the Chapter expire on June 1, 2016.
Up until Friday May 13, only the full package of Wednesday and Thursday evenings will be available
for booking at the Lighthouse Inn. After May 13, room reservations for single nights will be open
based upon availability.
For those wishing to arrive early, reservations for Tuesday evening are available as a single night on
the Reservation Request Form.
Questions? Call The Lighthouse Inn at 508-398-2244 http://www.lighthouseinn.com/
Bud McDougall Memorial Golf Tournament
Date: Wednesday, June 15, 2016
RAIN OR SHINE
Time:
Registration is at 7:30 AM
Shotgun Start 8:00 AM
Location:
Dennis Highlands Golf Club
825 Old Bass River Rd.
Dennis, MA 02638
Cost:
$45 per player*
*Fee includes greens fee, golf cart, and
tournament entry
New tournament format this year!
Reservation deadline is June 7, 2016 and MUST BE PREPAID.
For more information, please contact
Conrad Leger at cleger@beta-inc.com
www.newengland.apwa.net
Golf Reservation Form
Bud McDougall Memorial Golf Tournament
Wednesday June 15, 2016
RAIN OR SHINE
Registration at 7:30 AM - Shotgun Start 8:00 AM
Dennis Highlands Golf Club
NEW TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Name(s)
1)
2) _________________________________________________________
3) _________________________________________________________
4) _________________________________________________________
If submitting for less than a foursome we will do our best to pair you up.
Fee includes greens fee, golf cart, and tournament entry fee.
Lunch and Awards to be held at the Lighthouse Inn
All participants will be required to sign a liability waiver on day of event.
Greens Fees: $45 X ________ players =
Subtotal
$
Contact Name:
Affiliation:
Telephone:
Email:
Reservation deadline is June 7, 2016 and MUST BE PREPAID.
No reservations will be made without payment. There will be no refunds.
Limited to the first 144 paid golfers.
Please arrive no later than 7:30AM Shotgun Start at 8:00 AM Sharp!
Please make checks payable to:
NEW ENGLAND CHAPTER APWA
Send reservation form and payment to: Conrad Leger
BETA Group, Inc.
315 Norwood Park South, 2nd Floor
Norwood, MA 02062
Registration Forms may also be emailed to: cleger@beta-inc.com
RESERVATION REQUEST FORM
June 15 – 17, 2016
The Lighthouse Inn is pleased to host the APWA Summer Workshop. Please complete this form and return
it to the Lighthouse Inn, P.O. Box 128, West Dennis, MA 02670 by Friday, May 13, 2016, attention Judith.
Any reservations received after this date are subject to availability. RESERVATIONS MADE BY THIS
FORM ONLY. Each room reservation is to be accompanied by a $195 DEPOSIT PER PERSON,
payable to Lighthouse Inn. We do accept VS/MC and Discover, not AMEX. Reservations will be
accepted with completed form via email judith@lighthouseinn.com. Reservations will not be accepted
by telephone. If you require separate invoices at checkout, please let us know at time of reservation.
Please print or type:
Name(s): _____________________________________________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: ________________________________________________________
Day Telephone: (
)________________________ Today’s Date: ____/_____/2016
Arrival Day: ___________________
Departure Day: _________________
3pm check in
11am checkout
Email Address: ________________________________________________________
Choice for Wednesday Member of the Year Dinner: Beef _____ Scrod ________________
Choice of Thursday Lobster Bake: Lobster ____________ Steak ___________ Chicken ___________
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Please check the appropriate accommodation:
Special Package Rates for Wednesday and Thursday nights, June 15 & 16, 2016:
Single Occupancy ($470 per member, 2 Night/3 Day Package) _______
Double Occupancy ($340 per member, 2 Night/3 Day Package) _______
Early arrival rate Tuesday, June 14, 2016 ____ $108.60pp/dbl occupancy ______ $173.33 Single
If you are sharing a room, other person’s name: ______________________________________
Remember room reservation deadline is Friday, May 13, 2016. In the event of cancellation, full refund
will be made 15 or more days prior to arrival. If cancellation is 7 or less days prior to arrival, full
package rate for the above confirmed reservation will be charged.
I request that Lighthouse Inn charge my Visa/Master Card/Discover credit card $195 deposit per person
Card Number: ____________________________________ Exp. Date ____________ Last 3 Digits ____
Signature: ____________________________________________________________
Thank you! We look forward to welcoming you back to the Lighthouse Inn