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From Navy to construction work, York now oversees growing city’s streets

The Municipal Posted on February 15, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Joe York, Street Department Director of Franklin, Tenn.

Joe York, street department director of Franklin, Tenn., has seen the world, thanks to Uncle Sam. While serving in the armed forces after high school graduation, York’s tour of duty was aboard the destroyer USS Sarsfield where he saw several … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile

Columbus Public Works pulls together with cross-training

The Municipal Posted on January 18, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Employees talk with Keep Columbus Beautiful Executive Director Gloria Weston Smart about a program to reduce litter at an Up and Motivated conference

Columbus, Ga., is the county seat of Muscogee County, and its public works department is making a name for itself and for good reason. The employees of Columbus are into enthusiastic cross-training and doing so with their employer’s blessing — … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged Pat Biegler, public works

A small college town, Stevens Point, Wis., has a lot to offer

The Municipal Posted on January 12, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

It’s not just the residents of Stevens Point, Wis., who appreciate their city. It goes a little further than that. Stevens Point has been ranked in the 2017 Top 10 Small College Towns by Schools.com. So, fair warning, Stevens Point … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Stevens Point

Sports tourism pays off big for host cities

The Municipal Posted on December 18, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Johnson City, Tenn., saw a boost of an estimated $12 million in direct visitor spending in 2016 thanks to sports tourism. (Photo provided by Johnson City CVB)

Remember when you were a kid and your two best friends vied for your company? Kid A wanted you to come over aft er school and go swimming in his pool, but Kid B won out with an in-ground pool, … Continue reading →

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Can your city be deemed as disability friendly?

The Municipal Posted on December 13, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Seward City council member Richard Hans utilizes the accessible ramp at Seward City Hall. “The ramp meets both the requirements of accessibility while matching the historic aesthetic of the 108-year-old building,” said Greg Butcher, city manager. (Photo provided)

Many cities around the nation have strove to be more accessible and disability friendly for their residents and visitors. Yorkville, Ill., in Kendall County, for example, has gone the extra mile in allowing golf cart usage for people with disabilities. … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management

Downtown revitalization: A boon for local economies

The Municipal Posted on November 25, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Glens Falls, N.Y.’s, revitalization efforts have attracted both residents and businesses to its downtown. (Photo provided)

City sidewalks, busy sidewalks. Dressed in holiday style … Indeed, downtown city sidewalks are coming back into fashion all yearlong. And as increasingly more visionary municipalities shed their old downtowns’ ashes, the fresh ambience they create is attracting people of … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays | Tagged Batesville, Glens Falls

Conductive concrete shows promise in snowy northern states

The Municipal Posted on November 7, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

It seems like a dream come true, especially for the U.S.’s northern regions that get blasted with snow, making roads and sidewalks dangerous to navigate. What we’re referring to is real: There is a way to keep roads, driveways, sidewalks … Continue reading →

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Zimmerman guides Cleveland Metroparks toward reclaiming Lake Erie

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Brian Zimmerman, CEO of Cleveland Metroparks

A tip of the hat to the rolling whitecaps of Lake Erie! That sparkling body of water is what Brian Zimmerman, CEO of Cleveland Metroparks, considers his region’s creme de la creme, during this, the centennial year of the park … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged cleveland

Germantown’s Farm Park taps into local food movement

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Young Farm Park visitors test the view from a tractor. (Photo provided by Germantown Parks and Recreation)

Situated near the Memphis metropolis, the city of Germantown, Tenn., is making headlines for several different reasons in an effort to make the locale even more pleasing where leisure is concerned, thanks to the ever-ambitious and high-achieving parks and recreation … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged Germantown

Wadesboro Police Department gets new, repurposed digs

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

The old shingle exterior of a North Carolina doctor’s office has been replaced with tidy brick and a shiny new police badge. In fact, the building underwent surgery of sorts and is recovering nicely as it serves as the Wadesboro … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged going green, police, public safety, september, The Municipal

White Plains, N.Y., designated Clean Energy Community

The Municipal Posted on September 15, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Multiple vehicles take advantage of White Plains, N.Y.’s EV charging stations. (Photo provided by city of White Plains)

Give a big shout-out to White Plains, N.Y., for going for the gold and beyond where clean energy is concerned. Last May, White Plains — population 58,035 in 2014 — was designated a Clean Energy Community by the New York … Continue reading →

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