With a comprehensive sweeper line, Schwarze Industries offers models for parking area cleaning, airport runway sweeping, street sweeping, milling cleanup and stormwater runoff management. Its new A4 Storm is a full-size sweeper in a compact, super-maneuverable package; it is also able to pick up heavy materials like its larger Schwarze municipal sweeper counterparts. Learn more at Schwarze Industries’ website, schwarze.com.
Continue reading →Toro equipment and irrigation products approved for use by all state agencies BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (August 12, 2016) – The State of Ohio and Toro have renewed a long-standing contract approving the use of Toro equipment and irrigation products by all … Continue reading →
APWA applauds U.S. House formation of public works and infrastructure caucus WASHINGTON, D.C. — In June The American Public Works Association applauded Congressman Ryan Costello (PA- 06) and Congresswoman Dina Titus (NV-01) on their formation of the U.S. House Public … Continue reading →
APWA 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year announced KANSAS CITY, MO. — The American Public Works Association announced in May the selection of 2016 Top Ten Public Works Leaders of the Year Award recipients. This year marks … Continue reading →
A celebration of the life of urban analyst Jane Jacobs took place in Hartford, Conn., in May as one of several enriching and educational events that characterized this year’s gathering of APWA snowfighting professionals. Hartford, one of the oldest cities … Continue reading →
In the world of fleet management, the issue of the centralization vs. decentralization raises its head cyclically. Over the past couple of decades many municipalities have centralized support services, including IT, procurement, finance and accounting — even facilities. Fleet has … Continue reading →
On one particular evening recently, I tried but failed to follow a sloppy “Contagion” story plot on prime time TV; failing miserably, I defaulted to checking the day’s top stories on my phone. Normally I’m good at scrolling past anything … Continue reading →
No one has yet dared to say that state and local governments have pulled out of the recession. After eight long years, municipal bonds remain at a 15-year low. Personnel retirements are still only occasionally being replaced with new hires … Continue reading →
Donna Clark promoted to American Traffic Safety Services Association vice president, member services FREDERICKSBURG, VA. — Donna Clark, a project management professional, was promoted to the American Traffic Safety Services Association’s vice president of member services position after serving as … Continue reading →
Snow relocation is only an occasional event in the lives of street departments and grounds crews at educational institutions. It’s of some inconvenience when it is required, however. Safety considerations are paramount when relocating snow. They should be, given that … Continue reading →
Do public employee unions hurt city budgets? Do union employees receive higher pay and benefits than their nonunion counterparts in the private sector? The answers seem to depend on who you ask, as studies on the topic conflict. But for … Continue reading →
