New seven-gang rotary machine provides class-leading power Charlotte, N.C. (December 2, 2013) – Jacobsen®, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) company, announced today the launch of the new AR722T™ contour rotary mower, a machine that boosts productivity with class-leading power, exceptional contour … Continue reading →
Jacobsen Helps Open First Tee Course in Kentucky Equipment manufacturer donates equipment to 9-hole course in Louisville Charlotte, N.C. (November 18, 2013) – Jacobsen, a Textron (NYSE: TXT) Company, recently helped open a First Tee youth golf course in Louisville, … Continue reading →
(PRINCETON, NJ – SEPTEMBER 30, 2013) – The future is electric for Florida Power & Light (FPL), the largest electric utility in Florida and one of the largest rate-regulated utilities in the United States. By the end of the decade, … Continue reading →
What makes a great community? This is a question that frequently occupies the minds of municipal managers and elected officials. Everyone wants to claim theirs is a great community, but sometimes pinpointing just what the factors are that make a … Continue reading →
It takes an entire community to beautify your city. Cull from these 10 innovative ways to beautify your city, build community engagement and maybe have a little fun doing it. Clean Up: Which areas of the community need TLC? Are … Continue reading →
The town of Purcellville, Va., has embraced the challenge with several green initiatives from community shredding events including Painting Purcellville Green, an annual event with energy and cost-savings workshops plus other environmental themed activities. For these initiatives Purcellville has received … Continue reading →
Though it has been 25 years since Bristol, Conn., and surrounding communities first considered the addition of an energy-from-waste facility as part of their solid waste management program, Mayor Arthur Ward remembers how area residents opposed the idea. “There was … Continue reading →
ASHBURN, VA., September 16, 2013 – With their ability to reach and serve thousands of people, local parks and recreation have been identified as essential partners to help contribute to the prevention and management of arthritis … Continue reading →
Biodiesel fuels are diesel fuels that are animal fat or vegetable oil based. After production, they are chemically combined with methane alcohol to produce fatty acid esters, which can then be burned. Without the proper chemical reaction, glycerine, which is … Continue reading →
Municipalities utilize a number of truck body styles and equipment for material hauling and snow & ice control duties. Combination bodies have come closest to delivering a single body style capable of doing it all and being relied upon as … Continue reading →
Seven years ago the state of Michigan embraced placemaking — not as a buzzword, but to develop a dialogue. “Our board (Michigan Municipal League) challenged us to be more proactive with what was going on economically,” said Arnold Weinfield, director … Continue reading →
