Montage Enterprises: Surpassing the expectation in mower parts
If there is a constant during the spring and summer, it’s the wave of never-ending mowing. Highways, ditches, right-of-ways, parks and other municipal and DOT properties all require routine trimming to improve motorists’ visibility and the quality of public property. … More from our cover sponsor →
With scenic beauty, Estes Park prides itself on quality of life
Estes Park, Colo., may be a suburb of Denver, but it holds its own when it comes to livability and other factors. The mountain community — located about 70 miles northwest of Denver — boasts a population of about 6,000 … Continue reading →
Arizona installs dust detection warning system for drivers
Between the two largest metropolitan areas in Arizona, near a town named Eloy, lies a dangerous stretch of I-10 where the Arizona Department of Transportation is taking action to protect drivers. “We looked at the whole stretch between Phoenix and … Continue reading →
Waco park rangers welcome their first electric car
In April 1970, millions of people across the United States took part in more than 12,000 events to mark the first Earth Day. This followed the call of a Wisconsin senator who felt pollution and development were out of control … Continue reading →
Anderson Transit Center honors past, creates gateway to future
Like most mid-sized cities in the heart of the country, the city of Anderson, Ind., is in the process of reimagining itself. Transitioning from its manufacturing past into a new and vibrant future, the city of Anderson is poised for … Continue reading →
Keene unrolls needed infrastructure for electric vehicles
When it comes to unique happenings, the citizens of Keene, N.H., could mention their feat of breaking the world record for most jack-o’-lanterns on display, which happened several times during the state’s annual pumpkin festival from 1991 to 2014. The … Continue reading →
Washington County-Johnson City EMS personnel cross train
When it comes to fighting fires, every second counts. In order to improve response times, some Washington County, Tenn., volunteer fire departments are getting a little help from their friends — the Washington County-Johnson City EMS. According to Dan … Continue reading →
The Municipal Top 10: Best places to raise a family
Moving is a daunting task but also filled with opportunities if the right location is selected. WalletHub notes in its “Best & Worst Places to Raise a Family” list, the average American “can expect to move an estimated 11.4 times … Continue reading →
How AI technology is helping to keep Tuscaloosa beautiful
Blight is a relative term. For some, they “know it when they see it.” However, newly embraced technology in Tuscaloosa, Ala., provides a more objective way to identify blight. The University of Alabama and the city of Tuscaloosa collaborated to … Continue reading →
Meetings move toward hybridization
While the COVID-19 pandemic brought some aspects of life to a halt, it caused others to pivot and go in a new direction. Technology in municipal governments might be at the top of some of those pivot lists. While cities … Continue reading →
How municipalities are reducing carbon with the Optimus Vector System
Across the nation, municipal fleet managers struggle with the challenge of making their fleets sustainable while balancing priorities: namely, not breaking budgets, finding solutions that are available today, meeting demanding equipment and operating specifications, while avoiding deep investments in all-new … Continue reading →
Amphitheaters across the country strengthen tourism, unite communities
After months of shutdowns, quarantines and separation, communities across the country were searching for opportunities to bring people together — and amphitheaters were just the way to do it. From north to south, east to west, Americans came together for … Continue reading →
Bringing the buzz back to nature
Where have all the _____ gone? Have you ever heard someone say this before? Absolutely you have because change is inevitable, and some things are not where they once were. The world outside your window is different than it was … Continue reading →
Portage, Wisconsin, embarks on lake management plan and canal restoration
The city of Portage, Wis., lies between two rivers — the Fox River, which empties into Green Bay and then Lake Michigan, and the Wisconsin River, which empties into the Mississippi River and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico. Portage … Continue reading →
Covington Plaza portion of six-city Riverfront Commons project completed
Running along the Ohio River, northern Kentucky is working on a multi-city walking and biking path connecting six cities. This 11.5-mile path, known as the Riverfront Commons project, will connect Ludlow in the west and Ft. Thomas in the east … Continue reading →
Youth sports and recreational programs are still a go this year
Recent data suggests that despite the pandemic, many cities are showing an increase in program participation. It appears residents feel safe enough in their communities to participate in sports, classes and other activities offered by local parks and recreation departments. … Continue reading →
First lady: Monique Odom serves as director of Metro Parks for Nashville
When Monique Odom first joined Nashville, Tenn.’s, Metro Parks and Recreation in 2006, she wasn’t planning to make history. After transferring from the Metro Human Relations Commission to serve as a financial officer, she hoped to round out her practical … Continue reading →
Cleaning up municipal waterways
Whether you live on the East Coast, in the South, the Midwest or on the West Coast, if there are municipal ponds, lakes or beaches within city limits, at some point, you’re faced with how to clean or maintain those … Continue reading →
M Top 10: Top 10 best cities for recreation
Many people aim to stay active to reap numerous health benefits. Depending on location, this can be easier said than done. However, some cities offer a cornucopia of recreation opportunities – indoors and outdoors. According to WalletHub.com, having these options … Continue reading →