Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
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Stay in the cab: It’s an HLA
From roadside repair to snow removal, HLA Attachments and HLA Snow take the hassle out of handling any material a city might need to move, no matter the season or the weather conditions. For the last 20 years HLA Snow … Continue reading →
A little bit of good news
Just in the nick of time (as usual), President Obama signed into law the Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act: a five-year, $305 billion highway funding bill that will pump air into the stale transportation infrastructure discussion. Unlike previous extensions of … Continue reading →
News & Notes January 2016
Expanded educational slate covers all aspects of the work truck industry FARMINGTON HILLS, MICH. — Th e Work Truck Show 2016 will feature a unified educational schedule, allowing Work Truck Show and Green Truck Summit attendees to learn about a … Continue reading →
Municipalities face greater burden to justify regulation of speech under recent U.S. Supreme Court decision
Imagine a town, Tidyville, where the citizens are evervigilant about the beauty and safety of its streets and sidewalks. A small church, new to the area, begins holding weekly services at various temporary locations throughout the city. The church puts … Continue reading →
TOP TEN – Cities where income is growing the fastest
As an average, personal incomes have inched up each year since the end of the recession. Some metropolitan areas contribute to their residents’ growth; although in 100 urban regions, personal incomes have actually seen declines. 24/7 Wall St. reviewed metropolitan … Continue reading →
Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show
Environmental services professionals know the most educational and enjoyable three days of the year happen at the annual Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment & Transport Show, taking place Feb. 17-20. The hub of new equipment and exciting new processes, formerly … Continue reading →
Weather Capital of the World: Punxsutawney, Pa.
“Weather Capital of the World” may sound a bit presumptuous for a town of fewer than 6,000 residents. But judging from the swarm of visitors who descend on Punxsutawney, Pa., every Groundhog Day and the weather-related attractions spawned from the … Continue reading →
The what, how and where of lift station assessment
Part 2 of 2 Once the situations and equipment needing attention in each sewage lift station have been accurately assessed and recorded, solutions can be prioritized. By way of example, Merat Zarreii, capacity, management, operation and maintenance coordinator for DeKalb … Continue reading →
Missouri cities fight to install use tax
The outcome of a vote regarding one particular tax has many Missouri municipalities worried about how to pay for basic services. The state’s communities have until November to receive voter approval to continue imposing a local sales tax on vehicles … Continue reading →
LIFESAVING ROADWAY SAFETY DEVICES & NEW INVENTIONS ON DISPLAY
LIFESAVING ROADWAY SAFETY DEVICES & NEW INVENTIONS ON DISPLAY AT THE ERNEST N. MORIAL CONVENTION CENTER IN NEW ORLEANS, JAN. 31-FEB. 2, 2016 FREDERICKSBURG, Va. (January 30, 2016) – The American Traffic Safety Services Association’s (ATSSA) 46th Annual Convention & … Continue reading →
Joseph McCarty: Aurora, Ill.
During this nation’s childhood, many adventurous souls migrated from the eastern states in search of self-sufficient freedom and fortune. Most simply pointed themselves and their worldly possessions westward and hoped for the best. Joseph McCarty, founder of Aurora, Ill., was … Continue reading →
Now’s the time to borrow, rent – Equipment sharing makes more sense than ever
With winter in full swing, you’re probably kicking yourself for not requisitioning that third new truck and plow package last fall. Who knew you’d get this much snow? Neighboring cities are also short on equipment to keep streets clear during … Continue reading →
Purchasing strategies for protecting pollinators
Bees and other pollinators play an integral role in the world’s food supply. According to Tiff any Finck-Haynes, Food Futures campaigner for Friends of the Earth and a seventh-generation organic family farmer, honeybees contribute to a third of the food … Continue reading →
Risky business Is it time to re-evaluate your risk management plan?
It’s not a question of “if” something will happen. It’s a matter of when. Municipal leaders know they have to have their proverbial ducks in a row when situations occur. That’s why having a risk management plan is critical to … Continue reading →
Is your grounds maintenance equipment worry-free?
Roadside maintenance is never easier than when you operate a Land Pride rotary cutter, compact drill or powered rake behind the tractor. State, county and municipal departments responsible for maintaining roadsides or reclaiming rights-of-way turn to Land Pride for reliable … Continue reading →
Budgets, finance, bankruptcy and reform
Two web articles caught my eye recently. They’re both new takes on a frustrating theme: municipal bankruptcy and community deterioration. The first focuses on a poster child for municipal bankruptcy: Detroit, Mich. Chapter 9 proceedings for the Motor City’s case … Continue reading →
The what, how and where of lift station assessment
Part 1 of 2 – Having a large number of sewerage lift stations that need assessment is only one of the wastewater treatment challenges in need of actionable, real-world solutions. Sewerage problems of all types, but particularly overflows, raise the … Continue reading →
