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The Town of Sudbury has been awarded a $10,000 risk management grant to help outfit the Department of Public Works (DPW) with critical new safety equipment and protective gear.
Provided by the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the town’s property and casualty insurance provider, the funds allowed Sudbury to upgrade and replace essential personal protective equipment used in daily operations.
The recent purchases include face shields for tree care, protective chaps, ladders, pop-up tents, work zone signs, and traffic cones. Town officials say the new gear will help better equip DPW staff to perform their duties safely, reduce workplace injuries, and improve compliance with industry safety standards during roadway work and equipment operation.
“The Risk Management Grant provided the Department of Public Works with additional resources that not only enhanced our staff’s ability to perform their work safely and efficiently, but also strengthened our capacity to support the Police and Fire Departments during emergency events,” said Sudbury Director of Public Works Tina Rivard.
Town Manager Andy Sheehan echoed the importance of the initiative, emphasizing employee welfare. “It is extremely important to ensure safe working conditions for our employees. The MIIA Risk Management Grant helps us to do just that,” Sheehan added.
The funding was awarded as part of MIIA’s fiscal year 2026 risk management grant program. Now in its 24th year, the program distributed a total of $1 million to 146 member municipalities and organizations across the state to help protect employees, infrastructure, and other public assets.
“This grant program is about helping members take practical steps to reduce risk and strengthen resilience,” said Stan Corcoran, MIIA Executive Vice President. “Our focus this year was to empower members to effectively address the growing challenges of evolving weather patterns, employee health and safety, and emerging cybersecurity threats. We are pleased to support Sudbury’s efforts to improve DPW safety, reduce workplace risk, and help ensure reliable public services.”