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Home→Author Kevin Kilbane

Author Archives: Kevin Kilbane

Naming contests stoke interest in public fleet

The Municipal Posted on March 9, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneMarch 7, 2023
fleet

There’s a Frostasaurus roaming the streets of Boulder, Colo., but city officials and residents aren’t worried. It’s one of a herd of 10 city snowplows bearing names bestowed on them this winter by Boulder elementary schoolchildren. “We wanted to engage … Continue reading →

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Reno launches ‘Biggest Little Blockchain’ to test new record-keeping method

The Municipal Posted on January 19, 2023 by Kevin KilbaneJanuary 19, 2023
blockchain

The city of Reno, Nev., harnessed the capabilities of blockchain technology to put city officials, staff, customers and the public all on the same page. In the process, city officials learned some things that could be helpful to other communities … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged blockchain, november 2022, technology, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Pollinators bring communities together

The Municipal Posted on October 20, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneOctober 20, 2022
pollinators

This summer, the township of Montclair, N.J., celebrated becoming one of a few locations in the Garden State to earn designation as a Monarch City USA community. Montclair earned the honor by demonstrating it has planted milkweed and other nectar … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2022, parks & environmental services, Pollinators, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Missouri volunteers provide rapid structural assessments following disasters

The Municipal Posted on September 13, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneSeptember 13, 2022
Missouri

When a major tornado or earthquake rips through a community, local leaders and residents need to know quickly what homes and buildings are safe for use and what structures remain a risk for collapse. The magnitude of the damage can … Continue reading →

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Broomfield, Colo., brings innovative team approach to snow removal

The Municipal Posted on July 9, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneJuly 8, 2022
Snow

A Colorado community’s innovative team approach to snow response could offer an idea for other communities seeking to improve efficiency while recruiting and retaining employees in a tight labor market. The combined city and county government of Broomfield, Colo., provides … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july 2022, public works, snow, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Bemidji builds new water treatment plant to treat PFAS contamination

The Municipal Posted on June 22, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneJune 22, 2022
water

Several years ago, the city of Bemidji, Minn., discovered perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances had leached from the city airport into the underground aquifer the city’s five wells draw from for producing drinking water. The PFAS family includes an array of … Continue reading →

Posted in Water & Energy | Tagged june 2022, The Municipal, water, water & energy | Leave a reply

Ashe Street Courthouse embarks on its next venture

The Municipal Posted on May 18, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneMay 18, 2022
courthouse

The Ashe Street Courthouse has filled several important roles in Johnson City, Tenn., since its completion in 1910: federal bank and post office from 1910 to 1937; Washington County Courthouse from 1940 to 1985; and 911 emergency call center from … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, courthouse, may 2022, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Brazilian jiu-jitsu shows promise in reducing injury and excessive force

The Municipal Posted on April 8, 2022 by Kevin KilbaneApril 8, 2022
jiu-jitsu

If your community is considering whether to join the many others across the country that have embraced Brazilian jiu-jitsu training for law enforcement officers, you won’t find much data on whether the training will reduce officer and suspect injuries and … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged april 2022, ji-jitsu, public safety, The Municipal | Leave a reply

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