[Josh Corkins (L) with Joe Casella, receiving an award on behalf of Casella Construction, which was recognized as an employer who supports their service member employees. Josh serves in the VT Army National Guard in the Air Ambulance Unit]
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Hometown:
Born in Derby, VT, but grew up in Johnson, VT.
Family:
2 boys:
Adrian is 7, Gabriel is 4.
First Job:
Dishwasher at Johnson State College. Within a few months, I advanced to the high rank of Sandwich Maker.
Favorite Food:
Anything cooked by Jeff Gokey, Master Barbequer, but favorite dessert is Jen Powers' cookies!
Guilty Pleasure:
Flying.
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Hobbies:
Being a dad, anything outdoors,
VT Army National Guard.
Favorite Color:
Depends what it is on. Give me Casella Blue on a truck, but matte black on a motorcycle!
Who do you most look up to?
My parents.
Best Advice:
Just be yourself; don't try to be what everyone else wants. (Although, Mom also told me that "if it feels like rain, best to wear your rubbers").
Best thing about your job:
Friday at 3pm!
But seriously, seeing a job
well-done.
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23,804 Cubic Yards Excavated at NEWSVT in a Day
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The Record-Breaking Coventry Crew
[
Photo by Don Crowe]
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June 25, 2020 will go down as the day we beat our record of 21,000 cubic yards excavated on a job in one day!
The entire Coventry team has been working hard at the landfill since May of 2019. The previous record of 21,000 cubic yards excavated, achieved earlier this year on the same job, was shattered last Thursday when the team collectively hit 23,804 cubic yards excavated in a single day. Special shout-out to Scott Peck, who had 73 loads hauled, Dave Morris, who had 72, and Pam Brown, who had 71.
Great job to everyone on this hardworking team for this great accomplishment!
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Check out the quick
video below to see the record day in action.
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Project Highlight: Kocher Drive
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In May of this year, we started constructing a 1,600-foot concrete shared-use (bike and pedestrian) path along Kocher Drive in Bennington, VT.
We will be removing and replacing guardrails, realigning vehicle lanes, putting in granite curbing, and overlay of existing surfaces. We will also be installing a pre-fabricated pedestrian bridge and signals.
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[
Installing a trench box]
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[
Shared-use path going in]
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[
Keeping things moving smoothly]
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Sun Protection for Outdoor Workers
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Vitamin D is Good; Ultraviolet Radiation is Not
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Protect Yourself with Sunscreen
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Sunscreen is of paramount importance for helping to reduce the risks of damage to the skin, and a good quality sunscreen should be worn daily.
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For more information on how to protect yourself from the sun,
click here
.
When it comes to health in the workplace,
prevention is far better than cure!
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Diesel Warm Up and Cool Down
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Diesel engines are not "start-and-go" machines and therefore a warm up period, however brief, is recommended after starting a cold engine.
An appropriate cool down period depends on the situation. Following light/normal driving, for example, a cool down period should not typically exceed 30 seconds. After towing, hauling, or other high load condition, the cool down period should be slightly longer.
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Click
here
for additional information from our Fleet Manager Dan Caputo
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Thanks to everyone who voted last week.
Don't forget to submit your own jobsite photos!
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Last Week's Photo of the Week
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Coventry Fun
[submitted by Pamela Brown]
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Which section of the newsletter is your favorite?
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Casella Construction in the Community News/Photos
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WE ARE
HIRING!
Do you know someone who could make a positive difference on our
team
?
Please ask your most talented contacts to apply!
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And let's not forget the thank you.
If someone you recommend is hired and stays with us at least 90 days, we will thank you with a
$250 referral bonus
in your check! (Just make sure they mention your name in their online application. Click
here
for details.)
Contact Melissa Coltey for details and with recommendations at
[email protected]
or (802) 774-1375.
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DID YOU MISS ONE?
Click below to see what you missed:
Meanwhile, Back at the Ranch
In the Trenches
What's Your Handle, Driver?
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Casella Construction, Inc.
Phone (802) 773-0052
Fax (802) 747-7992
www.casellainc.com
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