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City of Moscow in ‘hot water’ after sustainability efforts

The Municipal Posted on July 17, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

In becoming environmentally aware, cities are taking steps in every department to minimize the negative impact they can make on the planet. Moscow, Idaho, in particular, has uniquely supportive government when it comes to taking risks with new things that … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged idaho, july 2019, moscow, public works, The Municipal

What a waste — or is it?

The Municipal Posted on July 13, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

With China no longer importing plastic from the U.S. and environmental awareness spreading, states are experimenting with ideas to cut down on the garbage piling up.           Last year the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change warned the rest of … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july 2019, public works, The Municipal, waste

All about attitude — the mindset of saving energy and cutting costs

The Municipal Posted on June 19, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

When it comes to being a green, energy conservative city, success is split down the middle between choosing the right company to partner with and changing the behavior of city employees.           Thankfully Montgomery, Ala., has figured out a way … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged alabama, june 2019, montgomery, The Municipal, water & energy

Going beyond the moon, one step at a time

The Municipal Posted on May 30, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

When a story came out that Huntington, W.Va., was one of the unhealthiest and obese cities in the U.S. in 2008; followed by “Heroin(e),” a 2018 Academy Award nominated documentary that featured a drug and overdose problem in the city; … Continue reading →

Posted in Operations & Maintenance | Tagged building & construction, huntington, may 2019, operations & maintenance, The Municipal, west virginia

Putting the boot on the other foot

The Municipal Posted on April 9, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
According to Roy Todd, value can be lost in tradition. While there’s hope that Fire Ops 101 will become a tradition in West Jordan, the true meaning behind the training won’t be lost. (Photo provided)

Fire departments are taking matters into their own hands by inviting city leaders and officials to experience a taste of what they go through in their line of work. In demonstrating their duties, firefighters have the opportunity to expose leaders … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged Roy Todd, West Jordan Fire Dept

Gogh-ing the creative route for common problems

The Municipal Posted on March 30, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
The vulture sculptures in Sonoma County, Calif., were designed and created by a local artist who had free range as long as it met the structural engineering and code requirements. (Photo provided)

Art can create and transform a city’s identity or revive it by drawing in the eyes of visitors. It gives residents a sense of home and culture that is unique to them and memorable to others. It can solve issues … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged art

When law enforcement combats the unseen

The Municipal Posted on February 17, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
Greenburgh participated in an article series, “Slavery in Suburbia,” where a variety of topics are discussed and include a first-hand account from a victim as to how trafficking operates and how traffickers choose locations. (Shutterstock.com)

Imagine being face-to-face with someone who could help and set you free away from this life you were forced into. Now imagine that person overlooking all the clues and then being taken away from the doorway to freedom, all because … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged Sex Trafficking

What specialists highly recommend for handling cannabis DUIs

The Municipal Posted on January 19, 2019 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

With cannabis, recreational and medical, becoming legalized in more states, law enforcement officers are training to develop techniques for handling DUI situations where cannabis may be involved. Unlike alcohol, which can be tested by a breathalyzer, there is no instant … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged Cannabis

Law enforcement protects the community’s booty from plunder

The Municipal Posted on December 26, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
According to Hiawatha, Iowa’s, police department, the initial financial investment has proven to be reasonable, especially when the packages can be monitored remotely. Both Hiawatha and Campbell, Colo., welcome calls requesting recommendations on tracking equipment. (Shutterstock.com)

Porch pirates scour neighborhoods more so during the holiday season, seeing what they can snatch from the doorsteps of unsuspecting people who may have just ordered a gift for their loved one online or are receiving a timeless gift, like … Continue reading →

Posted in Holidays, Police | Tagged Christmas Package Theft

Parks departments summon ‘macabre’ events to lure visitors

The Municipal Posted on October 24, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
parks & recreation

Things that go bump in the night fascinate and frighten a wide demographic, resulting in several parks and recreation departments crafting events that revolve around the paranormal. Some don’t even have to try, thanks to local folklore and historic landmarks. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged october 2018, parks, parks & environmental services

Good things come from trashy places

The Municipal Posted on August 17, 2018 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023

Landfills are filled with questionable waste and are taking over large areas of land. It’s unavoidable — everyone has something they have to dispose of. But what if there was a way to make that trash into an overall benefit … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling

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