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R.A.P.T.O.R. takes flight in Ramapo

The Municipal Posted on April 22, 2025 by Janet PattersonMarch 27, 2025
The Ramapo Police Department’s drones recharge in a base station that closes into a cube shape. When deployed, the cube opens, and the drone takes off. The drone can recharge in less than 30 minutes. (Photo provided by Ramapo Police Department)

A pair of drones are helping the police department in Ramapo, N.Y., work smarter … and quicker. The town’s new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program is a high-tech answer to even the most routine calls. “People think the … Continue reading →

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

There’s something for everyone to discover in Monroe, La.,

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxDecember 27, 2024
Monroe, Louisiana, USA - April 4, 2024: Afternoon sunlight shines on the Welcome to Downtown Monroe sign.

Monroe, La., – emphasis on the “mon” and named for a steamboat, the James Monroe – is a city of 46,616 in the northern part of the state. Monroevians have packed a lot into their city, and one only has … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, January 2025, maintenance & operations, The Municipal

Software connects residents to resources in Seattle

The Municipal Posted on February 14, 2024 by Dani MessickFebruary 14, 2024
seattle

An initiative developed by Google is saving the citizens of Seattle, Wash., some serious cash. Families can repurpose up to $25,000 in annual living expenses because of measures taken by their elected officials and Google to make access to services … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged november 2023, seattle, technology, The Municipal

Cities embracing adaptive technology

The Municipal Posted on November 4, 2023 by Denise FedorowNovember 3, 2023
adaptive technology

Whether you call it adaptive technology or assistive technology, implementing ways to make your city be more user-friendly for people with special needs is a wise investment; and as Mike Carter of Sand Springs, Okla., will share, it doesn’t have … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged adaptive technology, november 2023, technology, The Municipal

Transportation grant helps reach vulnerable people in rural West Virginia

The Municipal Posted on March 27, 2023 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
transportation

West Virginia is a largely rural state, meaning many residents are geographically isolated. Some don’t have access to transportation. This can present a challenge to older adults and people with disabilities who need to get to and from appointments. Fortunately, … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, march 2023, The Municipal, transportation

Campgrounds shine as assets to several municipalities

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2022 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
campgrounds

The reasons behind how these municipalities became stewards of campgrounds may vary, but officials agree that having the amenity within their city or town is a benefit. From east to west, several municipalities have campgrounds, including Austin, Texas, at Emma … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged campgrounds, october 2022, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Engaging the community key to success for waste and recycling issues

The Municipal Posted on August 2, 2022 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
recycling

Getting public input on municipal projects is generally a good idea, but sometimes city officials might shy away from it for a variety of reasons. With waste and recycling, the officials we spoke to said community engagement is the key … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged august 2022, recycling, The Municipal, waste & recycling

In an emergency, residential lockboxes allow access

The Municipal Posted on May 26, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 2, 2023
emergency

The field of emergency medicine is always looking for ways to improve response speed, serve more people in need and incorporate newer and better lifesaving techniques. Charlestown, R.I., has come up with a way to do all three, initiating a … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged emergency, may 2022, public safety, The Municipal

Palo Alto works to unroll ambulance subscription for community

The Municipal Posted on April 15, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 2, 2023
ambulance

Palo Alto, Calif., is working to implement a new program you have likely never heard of, and when it all falls into place, it’s hoped that the success will make you wonder how you ever lived without it. Many people, … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged ambulance, march 2022, public safety, The Municipal

Protecting your water utility from cyber threats

The Municipal Posted on June 14, 2021 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
water

Oldsmar, Fla., averted a potential catastrophe in February when someone breached the computer system at the Bruce T. Haddock Water Treatment Plant and changed the levels of sodium hydroxide from 100 parts per minute to 11,100 ppm. An operator monitoring … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged june 2021, The Municipal, water, water & energy

Municipalities prioritize digital inclusion for all ages

The Municipal Posted on November 3, 2020 by Amanda DemsterAugust 2, 2023
digital

Part of the nature of technology is to progress; however, sometimes the pace is so fast, it leaves many people behind. With this in mind, cities nationwide have come to the realization they need to be digitally inclusive. Digital inclusion … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged digital, november 2020, The Municipal

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