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BOSTON (WBZ NewsRadio) — This year’s snowplows in Boston finally have their names.
The Massachusetts Department of Transportation announced the winning names of the second annual “Name A Snowplow” contest. Elementary and middle school students across the Commonwealth chose names for 12 MassDOT snowplows that will be in service during this winter season.
“This is a fun way for schools across the state to connect with the crews who perform vital road work every year during New England’s harsh winters,” said Highway Administrator Jonathan Gulliver. “Congratulations to the winners, and our appreciation to everyone who participated.”
“Keeping our roads across Massachusetts clear and safe every winter is a tough job. We are glad to see educators engage their students in a fun competition that pays tribute to this essential public service,” said Transportation Secretary and CEO Monica Tibbits-Nutt. “I want to congratulate the winning classrooms and look forward to seeing all of the snowplows in the field.”
Here’s the list of this year’s winners:
District 1: Flower Plower, Chester Elementary School; Edward Blizzardhands, Buckland Shelburne Elementary School
District 2: Glacier Gobbler, Franklin Avenue Elementary; Polar Pathmaker, Mahar Regional
District 3: Snow B Wan Kenobi, Heritage School; The Snoler Express, Burgess Elementary School
District 4: Sleetwood Mac, Linden STEAM Academy; Snow Place Like Home, William Diamond Middle School
District 5: Snow-hemian Rhapsody, Brookfield Elementary School; The Mayplower, Orleans Elementary School
District 6: Snow Monstah, UP Academy Dorchester; Fast and Flurryous, Pollard Middle School
WBZ's Jay Willett (@JayWillettWBZ) reports.
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