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Twin Lakes Library System goes high tech to serve community

The Municipal Posted on December 31, 2019 by Janet PattersonAugust 2, 2023
Milledgeville, Georgia park department

Innovation is making the rural library system in Milledgeville, Ga., even more essential to the surrounding community thanks to a recent technology known as TV White Space.           TV White Space captures the unused space between digital signals coursing through … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged 2019 Review/2020 Outlook, December 2019, georgia, Milledgeville, technology, The Municipal, twin lakes library system

Vacant Walmart store allows influential change for the McAllen Public Library

The Municipal Posted on May 5, 2019 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023

After the local Walmart moved to a different location within the city, McAllen, Texas, was left with a vacant big-box store. In 2007, a citywide survey was done on the vacant space and the direction the city wanted to go … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building, construction, may 2019, mcallen, texas, The Municipal

Woodbury’s water treatment initiative tackles PFAS for safer drinking water

The Municipal Posted on June 27, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoMay 22, 2025
No1: The ultimate goal for the permanent Woodbury Water Treatment Plant is to provide water that meets current and future standards. (Photo provided by Woodbury, Minn.)

The city of Woodbury, Minn., is taking decisive action to remove per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) from its drinking water through an innovative water treatment project. PFAS, often called “forever chemicals,” are commonly found in various household and industrial products. … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

Small town, big strides: Paw Paw makes major municipal improvements

The Municipal Posted on June 23, 2025 by Julie YoungMay 22, 2025
No1: Paw Paw, W. Va., may be small, but it is making some big strides and is always willing to extend a warm welcome to residents and visitors alike. (Photo provided by Paw Paw, W. Va.)

Located along a portion of the Potomac River known as the Paw Paw Bends, the town of Paw Paw, W. Va., may be a small community of 410, but it is accomplishing big things with several new projects that range … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

San Antonio ‘ambitious’ solar project making good progress

The Municipal Posted on June 19, 2025 by Denise FedorowJune 24, 2025
No3: One of the largest solar parking lot canopies was installed at the Southwest Service Center in San Antonio, Texas. (Photo provided by the city of San Antonio Office of Sustainability and Big Sun Solar)

In 2023, San Antonio, Texas’s, city council approved the $30 million solar project for 42 sites, reportedly the largest municipal on-site solar project with a completion date of fall 2026. The Municipal checked in to see how the project was … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

WasteExpo 2025 Returns to Las Vegas with a Spotlight on Innovation and the Newest Waste Management Strategies

The Municipal Posted on April 18, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 18, 2025

LAS VEGAS, NV / ACCESS Newswire / April 14, 2025 / WasteExpo, North America’s largest tradeshow for solid waste, recycling, organics, food waste recovery and sustainability, returns to the Las Vegas Convention Center, May 6-8 (Conference May 5-8). The event brings together professionals from … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release, Waste & Recycling | Tagged April 2025, press release, public safety, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Mental health initiative gains ground in fire service

The Municipal Posted on March 20, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoFebruary 25, 2025
Image of tired fireman sitting on floor near fire truck (shutterstock)

First responders are frontline heroes, ready to do whatever it takes to protect lives and property. However, behind their acts of courage are men and women who strive to ensure their teams are not only prepared but also supported in … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Gainesville adopts RTS zero emission plan: receives federal grants to move goals forward

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2025 by Denise FedorowFebruary 25, 2025
No1: Electric buses in Gainesville stand ready to hit the road. The city has a plan to be nearly 100% electric vehicles by 2045. (Photo provided by Gainesville, Fla.)

In January, Gainesville, Fla., City Commission adopted the city’s first Climate Resiliency Plan and RTS Zero Emission Transition Plan. City of Gainesville’s Chief Resilience Officer Dan Zhu said the plan includes 10 chapters, the first one and the most actionable … Continue reading →

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

Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT) Show to Showcase Innovations, Education and Networking Opportunities for Industry Professionals

The Municipal Posted on January 17, 2025 by The MunicipalJanuary 17, 2025

INDIANAPOLIS, IN / ACCESSWIRE / January 14, 2025 / Water & Wastewater Equipment, Treatment and Transport (WWETT) Show, the premier event for wastewater and environmental service professionals, returns to the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis from February 17-20, 2025. Bringing together over … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged February 2025, January 2025, maintenance & operations, press release, The Municipal, WWETT

Community improvements: Watsonville increased sales tax funds projects that will benefit everyone

The Municipal Posted on January 7, 2025 by Julie YoungDecember 27, 2024
The concept art for the planned expansion of the Watsonville Public Library on Main Street highlights the rooftop cafe and community space that will be used by patrons for a variety of purposes. The funding for the planned expansion is slated to come from the voter-approved sales tax hike known as Measure R. (Photo provided by Watsonville, Calif.)

Thanks to a voter-approved sales tax increase, the city of Watsonville, Calif., is investing in upgrades that will benefit the whole community.           Known as Measure R, the half-cent sales tax increase was approved in November 2022 and went into … Continue reading →

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

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