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Want to name a snow blower? MA snow blower naming contest is here
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Want to name a snow blower? MA snow blower naming contest is here

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When it comes to clearing snow from the road, Massachusetts snowplow operators knowing how to get the job done.

That’s why the state is celebrating snowplows for the third time. “Name a Snowplow” Competition for statewide elementary school students in the Bay State.

“As winter approaches, we are excited to announce our third annual event. ‘Name the Snowplow Competition’ now accepting applications from elementary students statewide,” Secretary and CEO of Transportation Monica Tibbits-Nutt stated in a publication. “Every year this is a fun opportunity for students to show off their creativity, and we can’t wait to see what names our snowplows will be given this winter season.”

Last year’s winners were: Flower PlowEdward Blizzardhands, Glacier Gobbler, Polar Pathmaker, Snow B Wan Kenobi, The Snolar Express, Sleetwood Mac, Snow Place Like Home, Snow-hemian Rhapsody, The Mayplower, Snow Monstah, Fast and Flurryous. These names remain on those plows.

“The Name the Snowplow competition has been a great success over the last two years with huge entries from schools across the Commonwealth.” Highway Manager Jonathan Gulliver added. “This contest is a fun way for kids to learn about public works and for our snow and ice crews to connect with their communities. We’re excited to get creative names for our plows this year.”

this year 12 MassDOT (Ministry of Transport) name of snow removal vehicles. Here’s how to enter.

How can people enter the contest?

MassDOT He explained that students can fill out plow applications with their names through the online portal: https://www.mass.gov/forms/name-a-snowplow-contest-submission.

Applications must be made by 17.00 on Friday, December 6th.

There There is no limit on the number of applications It can be sent to any school.

When will the winners be announced?

There will be elections that win It was announced on Monday, December 23.

“A selection panel of MassDOT employees will select the winners for two elementary school classrooms located in each district. six Highway Division districtsAccording to MassDOT “.

Winning entries will be evaluated according to two grade level categories:

  • Kindergarten through fourth grade;
  • Fifth through eighth grade.

What do the winners get?

Competition winners will be invited to attend a planned snowplow launch event.

For more information about the competition, visit: