PALM CITY, Fla., Dec. 5, 2023 — Air Burners®, the leading manufacturer of air curtain burner systems worldwide, collaborated with Rolls-Royce and Volvo Construction Equipment to develop and test the BioCharger – an innovative, portable machine that turns biomass waste into energy. … Continue reading →
No water system serves households between Mountainburg and Cedarville, Ark., so residents bring it from wells or other sources. The city buys water from the Lake Fort Smith Water Treatment Plant. In 2022, the city began a series of steps … Continue reading →
A person doesn’t need the shredding skills of Eric Clapton to enjoy a trip to the Martin Guitar Factory and Museum in Nazareth, Pa. Located on the northern edge of town at 510 Sycamore St., the factory is a place … Continue reading →
We like to listen and learn about your street sweeping program challenges. When you speak with me or any of our product specialists or sales representatives, our first question is, “What do you sweep 80% of the time?” Why is … Continue reading →
Two small towns in West Virginia have had names thrust upon them that indicate more drama than they ever experienced. Hurricane never had a gale-force storm rip through its downtown and Cheat Lake never actually “cheated” anyone. Hurricane In 1774 … Continue reading →
How many types of surfaces have most street departments worked with? Asphalt, brick, chipseal, cobblestone, dirt, gravel and macadam? Before the late 19th and early 20th centuries, most streets were made of dirt and gravel. Later, in order to make … Continue reading →
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it is continuing the Urban Heat Island mapping campaign. The agency is mapping urban heat islands in 14 U.S. cities this summer. The initiative, which began in 2017, has seen NOAA … Continue reading →
Parking enforcement: It’s a tedious task and not particularly exciting for enforcement officials, but it’s a necessary function that must be navigated by communities. “People definitely like to stay beyond the time limit, or use varying payment methods,” said Jesten … Continue reading →
With a goal of bridging the gap between history and the present day, the city of Savannah, Ga., has embarked on a community-based initiative known as the Savannah Community Memory Project. According to city Director of Municipal Archives Luciana Spracher, … Continue reading →
The Grand Island, Neb., Police Department is doing its best to stay up to date with technological advances that can aid the department. Two pieces of technological equipment recently acquired this year include a system to help more quickly and … Continue reading →
Every community wants its municipal center to be a welcoming space for those who have business there. However, it is equally important that the building is safe. After some troubling encounters, including incidents that required the response of law enforcement, … Continue reading →
