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 →
Reston receives distinctions for aquatic center makeover
When it became clear their 40-year-old community center pool was obsolete, management and community residents agreed to spend an estimated $5.5 million to remodel the entire aquatics center. Built in 1979, Reston, Va.’s, Terry L. Smith Aquatics Center initially consisted … Continue reading →
Public works employee runs to help raise funds
Erie, Pa., Public Works employee Pat Fleming hasn’t been running for long, but he knows how to make every stride count. In March, he completed a 50-mile run across the county to raise funds for Erie’s small downtown businesses that … Continue reading →
Teamwork kept Hot Springs’ water flowing
Winter 2021 wreaked icy wrath on much of the southern part of the United States. Cities throughout the region made the news daily, with tales of mass power outages, water shortages and even fatalities. Despite the tragedies that arose, there … Continue reading →
Wisconsin city and county partner to realize energy savings
As cities and towns across the nation look to hit next-level climate change-related goals, a city and county in Wisconsin are setting out on their own energy-saving initiative together. Earlier this year, the city of Madison announced the U.S. … Continue reading →
Proactive about lead service pipe replacement in Nappanee, Indiana
The city of Nappanee has taken a proactive approach to lead service line replacement. The city’s water main was installed in 1892, and despite being that old, Water and Wastewater Superintendent Gale Gerber said the pipes are not lead, but … Continue reading →
Newark accelerates its lead line replacements
There’s no denying that the Flint, Mich., water crisis in 2014 shone a light on the issue of lead in drinking water and the potential hazards lurking underground in many cities and towns. There’s also no denying the nation’s infrastructure … Continue reading →
M Top 10: Most patriotic states in America
Let freedom ring! Most states have their massive patriotic displays around July 4. In honor of Independence Day, The Municipal is sharing WalletHub’s “2021’s Most Patriotic States in America.” Determining this is a little bit tricky as definitions and standards … Continue reading →
VMAC: The leader in compressed air innovation
Celebrating its 35th anniversary this year, VMAC has earned a reputation for manufacturing innovative mobile air compressors and multi-power systems with extraordinary build quality, durability and reliability. Public works fleet managers and operators in the United States, Canada and around … Continue reading →
Crane Gain — The importance of selecting the right cranes for the right job
Cranes have an essential place in society, serving a variety of functions for multiple industries. Nowhere is that more apparent than in municipalities, which rely on this equipment more than any single industry. Given the varied functions of municipalities, it’s … Continue reading →
Historic belfry gets a helping hand in Asheville
Downtown Asheville, N.C., has a striking landscape that consists of numerous historic structures, quite notably the Asheville City Building. With repair work that began in early 2021, the massive, colorful Art Deco-style building is currently undergoing a facelift of sorts … Continue reading →
Huron Watershed city project educates the public about stormwater
The city of Ann Arbor, Mich., wants its residents to know the importance of stormwater. “People don’t normally think about stormwater until it floods their house, and we are trying to keep it prevalent in their mind,” said Robert Kelly, … Continue reading →
American Computer and Robotics Museum, Bozeman, Montana
One can often be fooled by first impressions. But making that mistake with the American Computer & Robotics Museum in Bozeman, Montana., will deny one the opportunity to experience a place visitors have hailed as “absolutely amazing,” “small but fascinating,” … Continue reading →
Oceanside turns to purified wastewater to reduce the need for imported water
In order to create a new, local source for high-quality drinking water, the city of Oceanside, Calif., has turned to recycled water purification. After beginning with a feasibility study, the project is now near completion, with construction projected to be … Continue reading →
With Old West charm, Deadwood draws people in
Deadwood, S.D., reimagined by the popular HBO series, is more than an Old West town. It’s also known for historic renovation, tourism and natural beauty. Kevin Kuchenbecker serves as the city’s historic preservation officer. He said by its nature … Continue reading →
Community engagement is a top priority in Rancho Cucamonga
Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., knows that, in order to build a healthy community, the focus needs to be, first and foremost, on the individuals who comprise it. Rancho Cucamonga was named a 2020 All-America City. That year’s theme focused on health … Continue reading →
How a new system in Dickinson, N.D., gives residents real-time flood alerts
Most people underestimate the height of standing water in roadways and the speed at which water can rise in sudden storms. Unfortunately, that water can do real damage to vehicles — or to the drivers and passengers themselves. We’ve all … Continue reading →
Protecting your water utility from cyber threats
Oldsmar, Fla., averted a potential catastrophe in February when someone breached the computer system at the Bruce T. Haddock Water Treatment Plant and changed the levels of sodium hydroxide from 100 parts per minute to 11,100 ppm. An operator monitoring … Continue reading →
The Municipal Top 10: Top 10 cities for cheese in America
In honor of National Cheese Day, which is June 4 this year, we are sharing LawnStarter’s listing of the “Best Cities for Cheese Lovers.” Who doesn’t love cheese? The website notes, “In 2019, the average American ate over 40 pounds … Continue reading →