Sudbury Awarded MIIA Grant for DPW Safety & Work Zone Protection
The Town of Sudbury was awarded a $10,000 risk management grant from the Massachusetts Interlocal Insurance Association (MIIA), the town’s property and casualty insurance provider, to support the purchase of critical safety equipment and protective gear for the Department of Public Works.
The funding allowed the Town of Sudbury to upgrade and replace essential personal protective equipment and safety gear used in roadway work, equipment operation, and emergency response. The purchases included face shields for tree care, protective chaps, ladders, pop-up tents, work zone signs, and traffic cones, helping better equip DPW staff to perform their duties safely and efficiently, reduce workplace injuries, and improve compliance with safety standards.
According to Sudbury Director of Public Works Tina Rivard, “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.”
Town Manager Andy Sheehan added, “It is extremely important to ensure safe working conditions for our employees. The MIIA Risk Management Grant helps us to do just that.”
Now in its 24th year, MIIA’s FY2026 risk management grant program awarded a total of $1 million to 146 members to support risk management practices and projects that help protect employees, buildings, infrastructure, and other public assets.
“This grant program is about helping members take practical steps to reduce risk and strengthen resilience,” said Stan Corcoran, Senior Executive and 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.”
MIIA is a membership service of the Massachusetts Municipal Association. As a mission-driven, member-led nonprofit, MIIA focuses on providing Massachusetts municipalities and other governmental entities with insurance coverage alternatives, quality risk management, and wellness programs. For over four decades, MIIA has proudly supported its members in their efforts to build stronger communities, foster safer work environments, and implement programs that promote the health and well-being of their employees. For more information, visit www.emiia.org and www.mma.org.