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 →
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 →
Village of Rothschild installs teardrop LED luminaires to bring traffic downtown
Information provided by Holophane, an Acuity Brands company. The scenic village of Rothschild, Wis., sits along the tree-lined shores of the meandering Wisconsin River and serves as home to nearly 5,000 people. Like many small towns, over the years the … Continue reading →
Place-based development What developers and communities want
By MARK WYCKOFF, FAICP and JAMES TISCHLER | AICP Demographics are changing, markets are changing and communities are changing. Talented workers have skills that are in high demand, and they can live anywhere they want. They will not choose your … Continue reading →
Municipal offices aim for the cloud
Adopting a cloud computing solution can save time and money and increase transparency, but it’s not a decision to be taken lightly. Canton, Ga., proves cloud computing can add value to local government. As chief information officer there, Camile Wehs … Continue reading →
Golden anniversary for National Recreation and Park Association
In September the National Recreation and Park Association hosted its 50th Anniversary Conference in Las Vegas giving professionals the opportunity to network, learn and look forward to developing the exciting parks of tomorrow. This professional metropolitan organization, which has been … Continue reading →
Pensacola partnership sets an example
A unique partnership between the city of Pensacola, Fla., and Emerald Coast Utility Authority is an example of public/private partnership success. As municipal budgets continue to be stretched to the limits, it seems as if the public/private partnership trend will … Continue reading →
Nights of Lights
Most city festivals run for a day or a weekend. A few stretch out longer, occasionally a week or more. But St. Augustine, Fla., the nation’s oldest city, may well have the longest holiday celebration in the United States. The … Continue reading →
Mayor Branch overcomes in Tallulah
Since 2014, Paxton J. Branch has been the mayor of Tallulah, La., located in the northeastern part of the state just across the Mississippi River from Vicksburg, Miss. It was once a booming town, but the introduction of Interstate 20 … Continue reading →