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Full-scale anaerobic digester project underway at Michigan State University

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2012 by Vickie MayerAugust 2, 2023
Michigan State University broke ground in the spring on an anaerobic digester as part of the university’s Energy Transition Plan.

As part of a long-range goal for Michigan State University to consume only renewable energy, the university has broken ground on an unusual project. The MSU Board of Trustees approved a proposal in April to move forward with an anaerobic … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green | Tagged anaerobic, campus, digester, energy, food, kirk, manure, waste

Dial-A-Ride program in Midland, Mich., provides alternative to public transportation

The Municipal Posted on March 14, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
Midland, Mich., has been using its Dial-A-Ride program as an alternative to public transportation for the last 50 years. Anyone can request a ride simply by calling the number. Rides can be ordered up to 30 days in advance, and most of the time same day rides can be accommodated. Many residents appreciate the freedom and affordability it allows them. (Photo provided by the city of Midland, Mich.)

Last year Midland, Mich., celebrated 50 years with the city’s Dial-A-Ride program. This program allows residents to call for curb to curb transportation within the parameters of the city. The program can be used by anyone in Midland from school-aged … Continue reading →

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

Community stakeholders bond together to form U.S. 30 coalition with the focus on safety and economic development

The Municipal Posted on February 6, 2025 by Denise FedorowJanuary 23, 2025
Fort Wayne, Ind., has a vested interest in the U.S. 30 coalition. (Photo provided by Fort Wayne, Ind.)

The thought that there’s power in numbers and coming together for a common cause is the idea behind the U.S. 30 coalition. The coalition of mayors, county commissioners, economic development planners, businesses and other stakeholders along U.S. 30 formed the … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged February 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Listening to the universe: Green Bank Observatory

The Municipal Posted on December 18, 2024 by Julie YoungNovember 21, 2024
A stunning shot of the Robert Byrd telescope at the Green Bank Observatory in Green Bank, W.Va. The facility’s interactive exhibits and nature trails welcomes visitors, along with a view of the instrument that is listening to the universe. (Photo provided by US NSF/AUI/GBO)

It may be situated in one of the nation’s quietest communities, but a lot of noise is picked up at the Green Bank Observatory – and most of it is out of this world. Established in 1956 as the National … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged december 2024, municipal management, on the road again, The Municipal

Lake County, Park City, IL., undertakes efforts to reduce flooding

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2024 by Janet PattersonSeptember 3, 2024
Box Culvert Staging to reduce flooding in Lake County

Park City, IL., is celebrating a long-awaited stormwater project designed to save homes and property in the flood-plagued city north of Chicago. The municipality of about 7,800 residents sits at the headwaters of the 20-mile-long Skokie River in Lake County, … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, Lake County, September 2024, The Municipal

Jewel Parks lead off Gary, Indiana’s, reinvention

The Municipal Posted on July 7, 2024 by Janet PattersonJuly 3, 2024

LaVetta Sparks-Wade is not just excited about her new job, but about the place where she gets to do it. Sparks-Wade is the newly minted director of parks for the city of Gary, Ind., her “home sweet home,” to quote … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged april 2024, Gary, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Tax incentive program rehabs coastal city of Wildwood, New Jersey

The Municipal Posted on June 28, 2024 by Julie YoungJune 28, 2024
House being build in Wildwood, New Jersey

In March 2022, the city of Wildwood, N.J.’s, Board of Commissioners voted to continue a popular tax incentive program designed to encourage development and home improvements throughout the coastal community. It is a program that began in 2015 and has … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged May 2024, municipal management, tax, The Municipal

Wright reflects on career in public services with City of Swartz Creek

The Municipal Posted on June 17, 2024 by Lauren CaggianoJune 17, 2024
Dave Wright of Swartz Creek Public Service with his dump truck

Consistency is a theme in Dave Wright’s life. The public servant has faithfully worked for the city of Swartz Creek, Mich., for more than 50 years. Wright, who joined the city payroll shortly after high school, is the go-to person … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged june 2024, personality profile, Swartz Creek, The Municipal

What to do about the deer? Cities manage overpopulated species

The Municipal Posted on May 22, 2024 by Jennifer BartonMay 22, 2024
overpopulate

With cities and farms taking over what used to be woods and wild lands, most of the deer’s natural enemies have disappeared or retreated to areas more hospitable to their needs. Modern man is one of the few predators left … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged May 2024, municipal management, overpopulated, The Municipal

The Municipal Top 10: Best places to live for quality of life

The Municipal Posted on April 11, 2024 by The MunicipalApril 11, 2024
dog parks

Quality of life is subjective, but most people would probably measure it by indicators like good health, educational opportunities, recreational options, low crime and proximity to family and friends. Those factors and a few others were the basis for a … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged april 2024, quality of life, The Municipal, The municipal top 10

Dilapidated buildings: Save money by codifying a short route to solutions

The Municipal Posted on March 25, 2024 by Janet PattersonMarch 25, 2024
dilapidated

They can be seen by all who travel to cities large and small around the country. They may be boarded up, have a “Condemned” sign in the yard or just generally look neglected and dilapidated. They are the scourge of … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, Dilapidated, february 2024, The Municipal

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