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A hidden gem: Get to know the community of Castine, Maine

The Municipal Posted on January 15, 2019 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Located at the end of a 17-mile stretch of land off U.S. Highway 1, Castine, Maine, offers a family-friendly place for tourists to visit during the summer months. (Photo provided)

Founded in 1613 by Claude de Saint-Etienne de la Tour as a small trading post, the community of Castine, Maine, is one of the oldest towns in New England. Not only does this coastal enclave of 1,300 predate the Plymouth … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Castine, Maine

Making a difference: Broken Arrow’s City Manager Michael Spurgeon

The Municipal Posted on December 18, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Michael Spurgeon, Broken Arrow City Manager

No matter if he is updating the residents of Broken Arrow, Okla., about the latest infrastructure improvements, economic developments or upcoming plans and projects, City Manager Michael Spurgeon ends his PSA videos the same way: “I hope to see you … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Broken Arrow, Michael Spurgeon

Quality of life is Kirkland’s economic development strategy

The Municipal Posted on November 26, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Located in the Pacific Northwest, Kirkland offers plenty of recreation options. After it cut its parks budget, residents spoke up and voted to raise their taxes to support the parks and their amenities. (Photo provided)

Kirkland, Wash., is a Pacific Northwest gem that really has it all. A suburb of east Seattle in King County, Kirkland is a community of 88,630 that is consistently ranked as one of the most livable communities in the country. … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects | Tagged Kirkland

Stacie Anaya harbors passion for public places

The Municipal Posted on October 12, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Anaya connects with a young park goer. Lewisville Parks and Recreation Department has been working with the National Recreation and Park Association, the Trust for Public Land and the Urban Land Institute to ensure that there is a great park within a 10-minute walk of every person. (Photo provided)

Stacie Anaya may have little in common with actress Amy Poehler, but as the director of parks and recreation for Lewisville, Texas, she does feel a certain kinship to the comedienne’s former role. “In some ways, you could say that … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Parks & Rec

Improving communications: Technology upgrades allow agencies to connect

The Municipal Posted on September 6, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Kosciusko County, Ind., underwent an intensive hazardous material drill in 2017. During the drill, it was determined that communications were a weak point that could hinder responses during the real event. Pictured, emergency responders with the Warsaw-Wayne Fire Territory in Kosciusko County evaluate a truck after it was struck by a moving train in July. (Photo by Maggie Kenworthy/Ink Free News)

No matter when disaster strikes or where an emergency occurs, the ability to deliver vital information to those who need it can be a matter of life or death. While municipalities have worked tirelessly to create multimedia platforms in order … Continue reading →

Posted in Storm Management | Tagged Ink Free News, Kosciusko County

Talking trash: The pros and cons of privatizing waste management

The Municipal Posted on August 5, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

They say that “haste makes waste,” and when it comes to outsourcing a community’s solid waste management department, it is not a decision that should be made lightly. Privatization is a complicated process, and it is not the answer for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Chris Knight, Garbage Removal, Stillwater Oklahoma

A wide range of workers can be an asset to your public works department

The Municipal Posted on July 5, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Members of the Saint Paul, Minn., Public Works Department pose before a community parade. The department has taken steps to develop a more diverse workforce. (Photo provided)

They say that birds of a feather flock together, but if there are no creatures who share your call or plumage, it can be difficult to find your place in the nest — even if you represent a significant portion … Continue reading →

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Engineering results: Roswell’s Danelle Murray is honored for her work

The Municipal Posted on June 29, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Danelle Murray, P.E.

Danelle Murray, P.E., does not fit the typical stereotype of someone in the engineering field. She does not wear a pocket protector. She is not an introvert, and she does not speak in mathematical equations. In fact, she is a … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Danelle Murray, roswell

Preserving the past: Shelby earns CLG status for historic conservation

The Municipal Posted on May 15, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Shelby, Ohio’s, Historic Center District, which has been on the National Register since 1982, will be one beneficiary of the city’s Certified Local Government status. This status will open the way to seek grants to fund touch-ups, refurbishing and rehabilitation. (Public domain photo)

Every community has a story to tell. It may include the notable people who once called their city or town “home,” the important innovations and industries that contributed to the growth of the nation as well as the quirky claims … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile

Live and in real time

The Municipal Posted on April 30, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Dunedin, Fla., went live during its 2018 Mardi Gras festivities. The city of about 36,000 has found Facebook Live to be valuable when it comes to distributing information to the community. (Photo provided)

Community leaders are always on the lookout for ways in which they can take their social media platform to the next level. While they most likely have accounts on all of the major sites in addition to a central webpage, … Continue reading →

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The good life: Johns Creek, Ga., named one of the nation’s ‘50 Best Places to Live’

The Municipal Posted on March 19, 2018 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Johns Creek, Ga., was incorporated in March 2006 and officially began operations on Dec. 1, 2006. Pictured is its city hall. (Public Domain via English Wikimedia Commons)

With a nationally ranked public school system, premier municipal services, a wide range of housing options and commercial enterprises as well as a diverse population of residents who call it home, it’s no surprise that Johns Creek, Ga., has been … Continue reading →

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