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Engaging the community key to success for waste and recycling issues

The Municipal Posted on August 2, 2022 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2022
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 →

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Vermont towns participate in CDC COVID testing program

The Municipal Posted on July 15, 2022 by Denise FedorowJuly 15, 2022
COVID

You may have heard that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was working on ways to test wastewater for the presence of COVID-19 — the respiratory pandemic that’s gripped the world over the last two years. Several Vermont towns took part … Continue reading →

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California cities partner on surface water project

The Municipal Posted on June 20, 2022 by Denise FedorowJune 20, 2022
water

It’s been more than 30 years since the cities of Turlock and Ceres in California decided to partner on a surface water project, but by this time next year, if all continues to go smoothly, the Regional Surface Water Project … Continue reading →

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City of Berne, connected to its Swiss roots

The Municipal Posted on May 16, 2022 by Denise FedorowMay 16, 2022
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The city of Berne, Ind., in Adams County has stayed close to its Swiss roots. The picturesque city, 35 miles south of Fort Wayne, was founded by Swiss Mennonite immigrants in 1852. Known as the “furniture capital of Indiana,” Smith … Continue reading →

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Portland sees benefits of deconstruction

The Municipal Posted on May 3, 2022 by Denise FedorowMay 3, 2022
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When it comes to enacting deconstruction policies, weighing the pros versus the cons and being able to share those with officials and residents is one key to success. There are several benefits to deconstruction versus mechanical demolition. Environmental benefits, historical … Continue reading →

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Communities deal with increasing EMS calls

The Municipal Posted on April 4, 2022 by Denise FedorowApril 4, 2022
EMS

Many communities across the nation are seeing an increase in emergency medical services (EMS) calls, requiring changes to ensure residents receive this critical service. Many are moving toward municipal-run services. There are several reasons for the increasing demand, including an … Continue reading →

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Preparation and communication key to handling oil spill crisis in Huntington Beach

The Municipal Posted on March 10, 2022 by Denise FedorowMarch 9, 2022
oil spill

Some might think luck played into the quick response to the oil spill at Huntington Beach, Calif., in October, but despite a couple of providential circumstances, Public Information Officer Jennifer Carey said preparation and established relationships were key. The spill … Continue reading →

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Shortages cause some fleet managers to rethink purchasing policies

The Municipal Posted on March 5, 2022 by Denise FedorowMarch 4, 2022
fleet

The seemingly never-ending COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc in all areas — including fleet management — as shortages have made procuring new vehicles a longer and more challenging process. One of the biggest reasons for the vehicle shortage is due … Continue reading →

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Cities put reparation talks into action

The Municipal Posted on December 14, 2021 by Denise FedorowDecember 14, 2021
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A topic that has both been discussed and dismissed over the decades as being too controversial or too difficult to enact — reparation — is being dealt with in Evanston, Ill., and other cities across the U.S. Evanston is the … Continue reading →

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Training and preparation key to firefighting with new technologies

The Municipal Posted on November 27, 2021 by Denise FedorowNovember 24, 2021
firefighting

As solar roofs become more popular and the technology within the industry evolves, it creates some challenges for firefighters. According to an article published by the International Association of Fire Fighters, photovoltaic systems, commonly known as solar systems, were reportedly … Continue reading →

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Portage, Wisconsin, embarks on lake management plan and canal restoration

The Municipal Posted on October 22, 2021 by Denise FedorowOctober 22, 2021
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The city of Portage, Wis., lies between two rivers — the Fox River, which empties into Green Bay and then Lake Michigan, and the Wisconsin River, which empties into the Mississippi River and eventually into the Gulf of Mexico. Portage … Continue reading →

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