Weedoo Boats: Trusted by municipalities worldwide for eco-friendly aquatic management equipment
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Valdosta Public Works director Richard Hardy named deputy city manager
Richard Hardy is a natural leader. After a 33-year military career and six years as the director of public works for the city of Valdosta, Ga., he was named a deputy city manager to the community’s current leader Mark Barber. … Continue reading →
Top 10 best states for children’s health care
Children are the future, and while that statement may be a cliché, it doesn’t make it any less accurate. And as such, it is vital for children to receive quality health care. WalletHub compared all 50 states and the District … Continue reading →
River city renovates shoreline for safety, commerce
A city in New York is hoping recent renovations to its seawall will benefit the local economy in conjunction with other marine-related projects. In 2011, Hurricane Irene devastated the coastline of the Hudson River, specifically in Troy, a historic city … Continue reading →
Minnesota task force aims to alleviate opioid crisis
The Duluth, Minnesota, Police Department and partners are coming at an existing problem with a new solution. Lake Superior Drug and Violent Crime Task Force is a multijurisdictional task force composed of multiple members from local and national agencies and … Continue reading →
‘A capital opportunity’ in Augusta, Maine
Augusta, Maine, has the distinction of being the third smallest capital city in the United States. It is in the heart of the Kennebec Valley in central Maine and is located on both sides of the river at the head … Continue reading →
Two communities revise emergency plans
If four fires and a flood in four years were not enough, add in a global pandemic, and it all could make a city want to revise its emergency action plan. That’s exactly what motivated the city of Cloverdale, Calif., … Continue reading →
Wausau sign shop project displays customizable cabinets available at CTech
One of the most important aspects of a business is its versatility in providing its customers exactly what they need. CTech Manufacturing showcased its ability to specially customize a job when it built and installed the custom cabinets in the … Continue reading →
Street redevelopment increases safety, improves amenities
It’s not unusual for street improvements to result in increased amenities in municipalities. However, city officials in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, took this concept to a whole new level when redeveloping Mullan Road, now renamed Fort Grounds Drive. And while pedestrian … Continue reading →
Lima and other Ohio cities prioritize sustainable energy
Lima, Ohio, is setting an example for other cities of what it means to prioritize sustainability in 2021 and beyond. Look no further than its membership in Power a Clean Future Ohio, a nonpartisan coalition dedicated to helping cities and … Continue reading →
Wisconsin fire departments navigate service challenges
A strong fire and EMS department is an important component of any community of any size. However, when those services are struggling, it can spell disaster. Over the last several years, communities in Wisconsin have struggled to staff their fire … Continue reading →
How multiple partners came together to save historic Central Hotel
Most municipalities are familiar with the concept of saving historic downtown buildings, preserving architectural history for generations to come. These types of projects are often complex and bring together multiple partners to revive older buildings for new uses. Such was … Continue reading →
Paterson revitalizes Lou Costello Memorial Park
Abbott and Costello. If you don’t recognize those names, you’ve probably heard their classic “Who’s On First?” routine. In New Jersey, you’re likely to remember the public park that bears the name of Lou Costello. On June 26, 1992, a … Continue reading →
Greeley sought external analysis to uncover improvements in public works
After years of steady growth, the city of Greeley, Colo., decided to place matters of its public works department’s development into someone else’s hands. In May 2020, the Greeley Public Works Department finished its first-ever external analysis, following the human … Continue reading →
ASU business school helps create real-world solutions to business problems
Arizona State University’s W.P. Carey School of Business has teamed up with a few different businesses and organizations over the years to help create real-world solutions for various problems. Kevin Dooley, distinguished professor with ASU’s W.P. Carey School of … Continue reading →
Municipalities move to automated trash collection
More and more cities and towns are making the switch to automated trash collection and doing so for a variety of reasons — current price decreases and labor issues among them. Some trash collection is performed by city employees while … Continue reading →
Pickleball picks up steam at municipal parks nationwide
City parks and recreation departments in every state offer a variety of activities: baseball, softball, tennis, swimming, to name a few. One lesser-known sport has gained in popularity over the last few years, and parks departments everywhere are setting aside … Continue reading →
The Municipal Top 10: The greenest U.S. cities for renters
More people are seeking greener living options nowadays for numerous reasons. For renters, Aparmentguide.com composed a list detailing “The Greenest Cities in the U.S. for Renters.” When writing its list, the website looked at which cities listed more “green amenities … Continue reading →
Starkville launches custom recycling program
Municipal recycling programs have had a tough time lately. Markets like China and Malaysia, where recyclables were being sent, found that their own citizenries were generating enough recycled material to satisfy their expanding manufacturing economy. The cost of recycling was … Continue reading →
