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Wausau Fire Department pioneers apprenticeship program for firefighters and paramedics

The Municipal Posted on April 10, 2025 by Danielle LundApril 10, 2025
Apprentices gain not only hands-on experience but community. Apprentices work closely with experienced firefighters and paramedics and receive invaluable mentorship from them. (Photo provided by Wausau Fire Department)

Entering the firefighting and paramedic field can be challenging due to the extensive time, training and costs involved. These barriers often deter people from pursuing this career path, leaving communities with a shortage of these crucial individuals. To address their … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Industrial Odor Control: Practical Solutions for Manhole Odor Control and Inflow Prevention

The Municipal Posted on March 19, 2025 by The MunicipalMarch 19, 2025

Practical Solutions for Manhole Odor Control and Inflow Prevention Municipal Department of Public Works (DPW) administrators and managers face ongoing challenges in maintaining sewer infrastructure, including odor control and stormwater inflow prevention. Industrial Odor Control offers specialized products designed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release, Products | Tagged April 2025, March 2025, press release, public safety, The Municipal

Cohort experience helps Sedona with electrification

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2025 by Janet PattersonFebruary 25, 2025
No2: The city of Sedona, Ariz., has a goal of converting all municipal passenger vehicles to zero emissions by 2030. This, through the use of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Best known for the red sandstone rocks that have provided the backdrop for everything from early 20th century Western movies to spiritual retreats to hiking and biking trails, Sedona, Ariz., is working to make a mark in building a notable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Warwick pairs rich history with forward-thinking development

The Municipal Posted on March 10, 2025 by Danielle LundFebruary 25, 2025
No2: Warwick Lighthouse is one historic landmark in Warwick, R.I. It was built in 1827 and a dwelling was added in 1932. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. (Wangkun Jia/Shutterstock.com)

Settled along the coastline of Narragansett Bay, Warwick, R.I., is a city that blends its historical significance with modern-day growth. As the second-largest city in the Ocean State, Warwick offers a rich history, community charm and forward-thinking development. From its … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Taking it to the streets: Noblesville, Ind., Street Commissioner Patty Johnson

The Municipal Posted on February 24, 2025 by Julie YoungJanuary 23, 2025
Noblesville street crews work to repair a pipeline on a residential street. Street commissioner Patty Johnson said every day brings something new, but her crews are more than ready to meet any challenge that comes their way. (Photo provided by Noblesville, Ind.)

Every day is a winding road for Patty Johnson. As street commissioner for the city of Noblesville, Ind., she never knows what to expect when the phone in her office rings. It may be a resident reporting a deer carcass … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged February 2025, personality profile, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Partnership aims increase Portsmouth’s resiliency from sea level, groundwater rise

The Municipal Posted on February 20, 2025 by Janet PattersonJanuary 23, 2025
Coastal U.S. cities are taking notice of the water they share with the earth. It’s the reason the Portsmouth, N.H., Department of Public Works has partnered on an innovative groundwater monitoring project. (Shutterstock.com)

Rising ocean levels and stronger storm patterns have caused coastal cities to take notice of the water they share with the earth. It’s the reason the city of Portsmouth, N.H.’s, Department of Public Works has partnered with HydroPredictions, the New … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal, water & energy

Springfield City Hall renovation to recapture historical architecture and improve accessibility

The Municipal Posted on January 29, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 23, 2025
The Springfield, Mo., city hall, originally built in 1894 as a U.S. customs house and post office, is undergoing major renovations over a few years to modernize the mechanical, electrical and plumbing; make it more accessible; and better utilize the space. (Photo provided by the city of Springfield, Mo.)

The city hall building in Springfield, Mo., is undergoing major renovations for the next couple of years to make it more accessible and functional while also restoring its historic architectural elements. This project has been years in the making. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Planned maintenance and well-communicated alternatives help Boulder maintain its many parking garages

The Municipal Posted on January 23, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonDecember 27, 2024
The city works on two budgets for the parking garages each year. One is for the regular annual maintenance and the other is for capital improvements, such as solar panels, concrete repair or HVAC repair. These budgets are based on planned maintenance for the year and identified issues during inspections. (Photo provided by the city of Boulder, Colo.)

The city of Boulder, Colo., is in charge of seven mixed-use parking garage facilities, two surface lots and three general improvement districts with over 2,500 paid and managed parking stalls. Parking garages are connected to a variety of buildings, such … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Harrisonburg implements a second life for fallen trees

The Municipal Posted on January 13, 2025 by Denise FedorowDecember 27, 2024
Some of the lumber diverted from local landfills has been used to create bee hotels. (Photo provided by Harrisonburg, Va.)

The sound of a chainsaw and the crash of a falling tree usually signals an end, but in Harrisonburg, Va., it marks the beginning of a second life for local trees. Whether due to age, storm damage or pest infestation, … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Downtown redevelopment, sustainability and infrastructure priorities for White Plains mayor

The Municipal Posted on January 9, 2025 by Denise FedorowDecember 27, 2024
No1: White Plains Mayor Thomas Roach speaks at the opening of the Battle Hill Pollinator Habitat. (Photo provided by the city of White Plains)

Revitalizing downtown, including providing more housing downtown, has been a priority for several mayors across the country, including White Plains, N.Y., Mayor Thomas Roach. Roach has been mayor of his city in Westchester County for nearly 14 years. He said … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Part 2 – Social media guidelines: How discernment aids local government transparency

The Municipal Posted on December 26, 2024 by Guest ColumnistNovember 21, 2024

Though helpful when trying to discern clarity amid obscurity, mindfulness is often neglected. Simply defined, mindfulness is the practice of being decisively aware. Thus, in application, before choosing how to respond, mindful officials will pause and deliberately ponder what the … Continue reading →

Posted in Guest Column | Tagged december 2024, guest column, municipal management, social media, The Municipal

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