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The Municipal Top 10: Best summer travel destinations

The Municipal Posted on August 10, 2023 by The MunicipalAugust 10, 2023
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The time has come to squeeze in that last-minute travel before school resumes and fall schedules kick in. But what if the budget for an August getaway is not as cushy as it could be? Then the decision on whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged august 2023, The Municipal, The municipal top 10, travel

Have treats, will travel

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2019 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

Ronald Glenn, public information officer of the Greensboro, N.C., Police Department, always experiences a thrill of happiness when he sees the reactions of the public when a comrade — Police Officer Porter — enters a room and happily interacts with … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged greensboro, North Carolina, public safety, september 2019, storm management, The Municipal

New perspective for the new year: Travel abroad

The Municipal Posted on January 5, 2019 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
Eric King said he saw similarities in the coastal city of Frankston, Victoria, Australia, which is why he chose the location to visit as part of the ICMA’s International Management Exchange program this past August. This photos is of Frankston’s beachfront. (Photo provided)

It’s a new year and there’s something about swapping calendars that creates a desire to start anew — to do something different; to be better. If you’re looking to approach city operations in a more creative manner, consider traveling abroad … Continue reading →

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Dunwoody Pavement Management Program replaces all streets on 20-year cycle

The Municipal Posted on July 7, 2025 by Julie YoungJune 23, 2025
No3 and 4: A cul-de-sac is paved as part of Dunwoody’s paving program, which includes all local neighborhood streets on a 20-year cycle. (Photo provided by Dunwoody, Ga.)

The City of Dunwoody, Ga., is taking it to the streets – literally. On April 8, the Atlanta suburb embarked on its 2025 paving plan, which includes 29 streets and covers over 10 lane miles. The project is funded with … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged July 2025, public works, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

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

Decades-long revitalization breathes new life into old mill city

The Municipal Posted on June 3, 2025 by Jennifer BartonMay 22, 2025
No6: Fall River Redevelopment Authority cleaned up and redeveloped four acres of waterfront property to create Senator Thomas Norton City Pier, which officially opened to the public in November 2022. (Photo by Rick Snizek)

Nestled on the border with Rhode Island, an hour’s drive from the state capital of Boston, Mass., Fall River is a mill town from a bygone era. Possibly most infamous as the home of Lizzie Borden, accused of murdering her … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, June 2025, The Municipal, water & energy

National Public Works Week 2025

The Municipal Posted on May 18, 2025 by The MunicipalApril 23, 2025
Capturing the spirit of the small, specialist shops of yesteryear, where a warm welcome and honest work ethic were the order of the day, Jones and Co. is a family-run studio based in Cape Town, South Africa. There, everyone plays a part — Dylan illustrates, his wife, Heike, takes care of production, and their kids, Anna-Rose and Sophie-Mae, provide inspiration as they relish the simple joys of childhood. It’s in this environment, between the ebb and flow of everyday family life that Jones and Co. creates and craft their passion — character design, editorial and all forms of vector illustration.

The American Public Works Association announced the theme “People, Purpose, Presence” for the 2025 National Public Works Week, May 18-24. Public works contributes to advancing and enhancing everyone’s quality of life, no matter where they live in the world. Public … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, public works, The Municipal

New mayors receive guidance, aid through Harvard University program

The Municipal Posted on May 16, 2025 by Jennifer BartonApril 23, 2025
No4: St. Cloud is Minnesota’s 12th-largest city as of the 2020 when the city had a population of 68,881. (Jacob Boomsma/Shutterstock.com)

“Being a mayor is always about growth mindset,” said Missoula, Mont., Mayor Andrea Davis. She is one of many past alumni of the Program for New Mayors: First 100 Days from the Bloomberg Center for Cities at Harvard University. Also … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, municipal management, The Municipal

Rich in history and natural resources: Concord, N.H.

The Municipal Posted on May 8, 2025 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxApril 23, 2025
No2: Sunrise gilds Concord’s downtown buildings. Downtown Concord boasts many businesses, a boutique movie theater, designer hotel, three performing arts centers, music school, art school, a public theater and more. (Photo by Bill Graham)

What do most people know about New Hampshire? For one thing, many of the unusual names in the state, like Winnipesaukee, Ossipee and Chocorua, are of Native American, or indigenous, origin, specifically from the Abenaki tribe. The word “Abenaki” is … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged building & construction, city profile, may 2025, The Municipal

Rolling along: The Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum campus

The Municipal Posted on May 3, 2025 by Julie YoungApril 23, 2025
No2: The art deco showroom of the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum is a stunning tribute to the Gatsby era and holds several automobiles on its terrazzo floor that are highlighted by vintage chandeliers.

For over 50 years, the Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum in Auburn, Ind., has taken its guests on an educational and inspirational journey through the transportation industry and its place in Indiana history. With seven galleries showcasing over 120 cars and … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, on the road again, The Municipal

Water tower mural a ‘welcome mat’ for Indiana city

The Municipal Posted on April 28, 2025 by Jennifer BartonMarch 28, 2025
Cameron Moberg and assistant Ryan Preston are pictured together. (Photo provided by Cameron Moberg)

Marketing comes in many shapes and sizes. In Rensselaer, Ind., it now takes the form of a 135-foot water tower rising above I-65. “We have been working with the Jasper County Commissioners to extend water and sewer to the west … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged April 2025, public safety, The Municipal, water & energy

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