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Sliding into place

The Municipal Posted on August 4, 2014 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Demolition of the old, narrow Milton-Madison Bridge took place in September. A wider bridge was installed. (Photo courtesy/Milton-Madison Bridge Project)

On Dec. 20, 1929, the people of Milton, Ky., and Madison, Ind., gathered to celebrate the opening of a bridge that would link their two Ohio River towns. Eighty-five years later, the communities came together once more: this time to … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged bridge, communities, foot, madison, milton, original, project

New strengths

The Municipal Posted on July 1, 2014 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
Jodi Magallanes, Editor of The Municipal

“With the new day comes new strengths and new thoughts.” — Eleanor Roosevelt Public building projects include so many different types of construction, including infrastructure projects such as roads, bridges, ports, sidewalks, pipelines and public squares. No one who’s seen … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged building, citizen, infrastructure, local, new, projects, public

Financial challenges 2014

The Municipal Posted on June 30, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Knox Ross

KNOX ROSS | Guest columnist Mayor, Pelahatchie, Miss. Pelahatchie, Miss., a small town of 1,500 located in the Jackson urbanized area, faces a situation that many other small towns on the periphery of the urban growth pattern face: that is, … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged areas, development, infrastructure, investment, private, public, resources, town

Shelve the snowplow

The Municipal Posted on March 6, 2014 by Drema DrudgeAugust 2, 2023
Now that this season is nearly over, Merrill, Wis., street department drivers will inspect snow removal equipment and make repairs. The first step is to thoroughly remove salt from the body of all units used on roadways during wintertime. (Photo provided)

Especially after this winter, municipalities will put away their winter equipment with a sigh of relief. Up go the plows, off go the grinders and away go the salt spreaders. For Merrill, Wis., that usually happens in mid- to late-April, … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation, Uncategorized

People movers: mass transit in small communities and rural areas

The Municipal Posted on February 7, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Public transportation investments are being used to address the challenges of limited resources, populations both shrinking and growing older, industrial decline and the loss of farmland. Through strong partnerships and creative funding mechanisms, the initiative is creating stronger, healthier communities. (Photo provided)

Public transportation played a critical role in expanding America. Once upon a time the stagecoach helped people go from point A to point B, followed by rail lines, trolley services, bus routes, subways, “El” trains and airplanes. However, as the … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged area, communities, community, kent, public, transit, transportation

New ACE Torwel Economizer MINI Spreaders in 1/3 yard capacity

The Municipal Posted on January 15, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
torwell

Professional grade MINI spreader, for efficient treatment of tight spaces, designed for utility vehicles and pickup trucks   Bellingham, Massachusetts, January, 2014 –– ACE Torwel, Inc.’s snow and ice management recently announced the NEW Economizer MINI pickup truck and utility … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged ace, control, designed, economizer, mini, pickup, spreader, torwel

IACP in Philadelphia

The Municipal Posted on January 7, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Standing in line to taze an alien wasn’t the only order of business at the International Association of Chiefs of Police 2013 conference, but it was certainly among the enjoyable moments at this year’s annual event. Law enforcement administrators joined … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged conference, joined, technology

Succession planning: Is your city ready?

The Municipal Posted on May 19, 2013 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
McMinnville, Tenn., has a succession plan in place, which focuses on developing employee’s skills so they are able to step into vacant positions.

The future is always uncertain. Would you have a qualified employee ready to step up into a management position if the spot suddenly vacated due to early retirement, accident or long-term illness? Some cities and towns are tackling those uncertainties … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged burris, city, departments, employees, plan, program

TOW-BEHIND SPREADER

The Municipal Posted on February 22, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
TOW-BEHIND SPREADER

The Trackless Tow-Behind Spreader is a high-capacity salt/sand sidewalk drop spreader featuring electric brakes and in-cab spread control. A 1-yard capacity hopper provides an uniform, 40-inch diamond spread pattern for a distance of 12-14 miles. Trackless Vehicles Limited Courtland, Ontario, … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged capacity, spread, spreader, trackless

Kansas City, Mo., pilot stormwater project builds sustainable community

The Municipal Posted on January 11, 2013 by Carrie SchmittAugust 2, 2023
Below-grade storage chambers being installed along Troost Avenue

Kansas City, Mo., has taken a new approach to a challenge many cities face—outdated sewer systems that overflow due to stormwater. The city’s green solutions pilot program is designed to not only reduce overflows and improve water quality but also … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects, Going Green, Wastewater Management | Tagged city, dods, green, infrastructure, kansas, program, project, residents

Mow Monsters

The Municipal Posted on January 2, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Alamo’s remote-controlled Traxx RF

As soon as the weather is warm enough for grass to grow, public works employees stay busy keeping parks, medians and public land trimmed and tidy. With all the ground they have to cover, choosing the right mowers is key … Continue reading →

Posted in Equipment | Tagged cities, franks, grass, industrial, mower, mowers, mowing

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