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Hats off to public works

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Few departments are as multifaceted as public works, tackling a large swathe of jobs that often go under-appreciated by the general public until something goes wrong — such as a water main breaking. Which is a shame, especially since life … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged july 2019, public works, The Municipal

Kirkland tackles health care challenges with innovative solution

The Municipal Posted on June 21, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Affordable health care remains at the forefront of our national discourse, serving as a daunting challenge for employers who want to provide employees with cost-effective options that don’t reduce the care aspect. Employers with 100 employees can expect to pay … Continue reading →

Posted in Operations & Maintenance | Tagged june 2019, Kirkland, operations & maintenance, The Municipal, washington, water & energy

Renewable energy sees growth

The Municipal Posted on June 5, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
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Los Angeles, Calif.; San Diego, Calif.; Phoenix, Ariz.; Honolulu, Hawaii; San Jose, Calif.; New York, N.Y.; San Antonio, Texas; Indianapolis, Ind.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Denver, Colo. — what do these cities have in common? They lead Environment America Research & … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged editor's note, june 2019, The Municipal, water & energy

City seals: Duncan, Okla.

The Municipal Posted on May 11, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

The city seal of Duncan, Okla., population 23,484, contains a quartet of images depicting the city’s heritage of livestock and agriculture, natural resources, technology and industry. Duncan is historically known for its fortuitous location along the Chisholm Trail, an 800-mile … Continue reading →

Posted in City Seal | Tagged building & construction, city seals, duncan, may 2019, oklahoma, The Municipal

Bringing new things to the table

The Municipal Posted on May 3, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
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Every official wants their city to thrive, and unfortunately, there is no one-size-fits-all approach to achieving that goal. There are plenty examples of cities hitting their boom and then, often for a variety of reasons, dwindle or fade completely into … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged building, California, construction, deadwood, editor's note, mankato, may 2019, Minnesota, South Dakota, stockton, The Municipal

Plug-in hybrid trucks helping fleets take charge of their sustainability goals

The Municipal Posted on May 1, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

As more cities across North America continue to put forth ambitious carbon reduction goals, municipal fleet managers are increasingly being tasked with making the changes needed to turn those lofty sustainability targets into reality. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency now … Continue reading →

Posted in On the cover | Tagged building, clean energy, construction, fleet, may 2019, The Municipal

Finding the public safety personnel of the future

The Municipal Posted on April 3, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Not everyone can rush into a burning building or confront armed robbers. It takes a special sort of person to enter the public safety arena. Finding those people is proving to be a challenge for departments of all different sizes … Continue reading →

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Realizing a well-rounded fleet

The Municipal Posted on March 6, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Fleet managers face a variety of demands from drivers, council members and taxpayers. It is no easy feat to meet them all. Technology is proving helpful in the endeavor though, monitoring vehicle usage, driving habits and more. Our cover article, … Continue reading →

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Ensuring donation transparency

The Municipal Posted on February 26, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Donations provide an often unexpected boost to municipal projects. While donations are largely positive, they can draw concerns from constituents of conflicts of interest, especially if being put toward projects that require bids. When the source of the donation is … Continue reading →

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Innovative sewer cleaning bridges the Atlantic

The Municipal Posted on February 2, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Due to the high pressure system and the hose reel placement, the AquaStar can also be used in Hydrovac applications. (Photo provided)

Revolutionary technology in the sewer cleaning industry is crossing the pond after the 2017 acquisition of Premier Oilfield Equipment by KAISER AG, a company based in Liechtenstein. Those who attended WWETT 2018 were able to preview this sharing of experience … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged Aquastar, Kaiser AG, ROTOMAX, WWETT 2018

Dig with peace of mind

The Municipal Posted on February 1, 2019 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Networks of hidden, buried utility lines can turn projects that involve any level of excavation into nightmares. Hitting one of those lines can prove not only costly, but also hazardous for both workers and members of the public. For this … Continue reading →

Posted in On the cover, Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged blackburn flag, february, front cover, highways & bridges, streets

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