Master Road Scholars
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Master Roads Scholar George Bachelder |
Master Roads Scholar Brian Beers |
Master Roads Scholar Norman Litalien |
Master Roads Scholar Carl Somero |
| George Bachelder is the Road Agent in the Town of Pittsfield. George has worked in Pittsfield for over 20 years. He became the Road Agent in 1986. George believes it is important to take many classes to keep up with the latest technology. George also finds the classes helpful to keep informed about the latest regulations. The Town of Pittsfield understands the value of training. George’s supervisors are interested not only in his training, but they have taken advantage of it themselves. Everyone enjoys taking UNH T2 classes. George and his wife have two daughters. In his free time, he likes to fish and hunt. Congratulations to Master Roads Scholar George Bachelder! |
Brian Beers is a Maintenance Worker IV in the Town of Durham. He has worked in Durham for 34 years, starting out as a laborer. He has worked in many positions, including superintendent of highways. As superintendent of highways, training was part of the job. However, Brian set reaching the level of Master Road Scholar as his personal goal. He enjoys all the courses he has taken. He especially likes being able to apply the techniques and information learned in the workshops in his daily work. Brian’s supervisors are very supportive of his training. He recommends the program to all public works employees. Even though he has become a Master Road Scholar, Brian plans to continue taking classes. Brian is married and has two adult sons. In his free time, he is an avid bird watcher. He also enjoys building doll houses and furniture. Congratulations to Master Roads Scholar Brian Beers. |
Norman Litalien is an Equipment Operator in the City of Nashua. Norman is beginning his 17th year with the City of Nashua. He started out his public works career as a trash picker for the City. Prior to working for Nashua, he worked for Nashua Beef. His supervisors have been very supportive and have encouraged him to attend training. Norman thinks that training and achieving the Master Roads Scholar level have been important to improve his skills. Norman is married to his wife Diane. They have four sons, ages 31, 26, 21 and 12. In his free time, he enjoys surf-casting. Congratulations to Master Roads Scholar Norman Litalien. |
Carl Somero is the General Foreman of Public Works for the Town of Milford. He began his career in public works 19 years ago with the Town. He started as an equipment operator and then became the Foreman for water treatment. As the General Foreman, he is responsible for highway and water treatment. Before joining the Town, he worked for R.H. White Construction in the natural gas and water side of the business. Carl first attended a few classes and found them to be very informative and helpful to his job. Ever since, he has continued his training. Carl’s supervisors have been very supportive of his training. He said that achieving the Master Roads Scholar level benefits both him and the Town. He and his wife Marilyn, have a 29-year-old son. When he is not working, he enjoys snowmobiling, boating, fishing and scuba diving. Congratulations to Master Roads Scholar Carl Somero. |
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