Ken Wertz, MFAA Exec

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  • In reply to: Architects for Kitchen Walk In freezer replacement

    April 17, 2023 at 3:13 pm #41335

    Hey Denise,

    I checked with Kittredge Supply, one of our event sponsors, and they recommend calling Swain. I haven’t use them but maybe worth getting a quote and ideas.

     

    Tony Ruggiero

    Phone: 800-222-5628

    Mobile: 413-887-1425

    Web: http://www.swainrep.com

    Email:  Tony@swainrep.com

    6 Lyberty Way, Ste. 101, Westford, MA 01886

    In reply to: Training Opportunities

    March 7, 2023 at 12:18 pm #41045

    Thanks Michael,

     

    Perfect strand to remind our members about next weeks 1/2 Day Summit. Please register so we can have a head count for the culinary department.

     

     

    Be well,

    Ken

    In reply to: February Virtual Town Hall meeting Thursday next week

    February 16, 2023 at 11:26 am #40994

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    In reply to: Classroom Doors

    February 14, 2023 at 9:48 am #40984

    Joe always knows… isn’t he the best!

    I would also encourage you to have a walk through with your fire chief or deputy to get their input as they are the local officials. Always great opportunity for a cup of coffee and conversation with the officials on something collaborative vs. punitive.

    Good luck,

    Ken

    In reply to: February Virtual Town Hall meeting Thursday next week

    February 13, 2023 at 11:45 am #40980

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    In reply to: High school door security?

    February 9, 2023 at 11:06 am #40970

    Hey Tony,

    Do you have cameras on the doors that are giving you the most problems? This seems to help deter kiddos as they don’t want to be on camera breaking rules.

     

    Good luck,

    Ken

    In reply to: AHERA -Testing & Programming firms

    January 26, 2023 at 4:20 pm #40949

    While I was in Sharon I used Fuss and O’neill.

     

    In reply to: MFAA January Virtual Meeting

    January 19, 2023 at 8:23 am #40929

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    In reply to: Air Quality Testing

    January 10, 2023 at 12:01 pm #40862

    Same intel as Joe and Bill to be cautious…. My experience, for what it is worth, we used to perform beginning of the year base line air sampling in all out buildings based of the usual suspect items by DPH. That way as the year went through we had something to compare if there was an air quality concern later down the road. Better to be proactive than reactive. Keep in mind, early September VOC’s are high with floor wax and gym finish so build yourself in a buffer. All within safe levels for sure as we wouldn’t be opening schools, just later September when kiddos have walked the halls for a couple weeks really give you a good idea.

     

    Good luck,

    Ken

    In reply to: Wastewater Management

    December 16, 2022 at 12:56 pm #40831

    Hey Gretchen,

    I always used Weston and Sampson while in Sharon.

    I came across this generic contract from North Reading while doing some research and it seems to frame out in really good detail what type of services you may be looking for.

    https://www.north-reading.k12.ma.us/sites/g/files/vyhlif1001/f/pages/wwtp-weston_and_sampson_contract.pdf

    Good luck,

    Ken

    In reply to: Save the Date

    December 9, 2022 at 12:37 pm #40812

    Hello again everyone,

    Please take a minute and register for the 15th if you are going to be able to join us. We need to have a head count for the venue.

    Thanks and see you on the 15th!

    In reply to: Handicap access mats for playgrounds

    November 29, 2022 at 9:23 am #40766

    Hey Mike,

    Yes, call Mike McGuffie at US Playground. He is one of our sponsors and has been a huge advocate for MFAA while also supplying a great product and installation for a cost effective matting solution.

    Be well,

    Ken

    In reply to: By Laws revision notice of vote at Fall Conference

    November 4, 2022 at 9:38 am #40713

    Thank you Alan and for this important communication and the Board for your hard work to continue our growth and professionalism!

     

    Ken

    In reply to: Safety Assessment

    October 27, 2022 at 10:00 am #40656

    Hey Vedad,

    Good luck with your pending assessment and curios to see what other members have to offer.

    Quick reminder, Fall Conference Monday Keynote is Tom Cyz from ArmoredOne talking Uvalde and security assessments and Tuesday during the Solutions Expo Pam Perini from Perini Associates is presenting “Detect, Deter, Delay, Respond”.

    Be well,

    Ken

    In reply to: MFAA October 2022 Regional Chapter Meetings

    October 13, 2022 at 5:31 pm #40626

    sorry for typo…. northshore is Friday the “21”st.

    Thanks