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The Municipal Top 10: Oldest cities in the United States

The Municipal Posted on January 11, 2023 by The MunicipalJanuary 11, 2023
United States

As the New Year is ushered in and the old year is shown the door, The Municipal is giving a tip of the hat to the concept of hard-earned success and the historical value of some of the oldest cities … Continue reading →

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The 45th parallel: Birthplace of the tourism industry in Michigan

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2023 by Ray BaloghJanuary 3, 2023
michigan

Several municipalities along the northern half of the lower peninsula of Michigan are linked by a fortuity lying along or near a global landmark no one has ever seen in person. The 45th parallel, which marks the longitudinal line halfway … Continue reading →

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Five case studies in effective salt storage facilities

The Municipal Posted on January 1, 2023 by Greystone ConstructionJanuary 5, 2023
storage facilities

Five public works departments share their insight into working with fabric building expert Greystone Construction in the design and construction of safe, efficient and cost-effective salt storage facilities. “Across the USA, we are trusted by municipalities, DOTs, and private firms … Continue reading →

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The Municipal Top 10: Best-run cities in America

The Municipal Posted on December 9, 2022 by The MunicipalDecember 9, 2022
United States

The larger the city, the more complex it becomes to manage. Well-run cities aren’t just the product of efficient budgeting, safe streets or even abundant resources; it’s also about representing the residents and balancing their diverse interests. Not everyone’s needs … Continue reading →

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On the road again: New Orleans’ Cemeteries

The Municipal Posted on December 6, 2022 by Ray BaloghDecember 6, 2022
New Orleans

“Six feet under” has a couple of significant meanings for New Orleans, La. More than half the city, much of which was developed on reclaimed swampland, lies several feet below sea level and is sinking at the rate of almost … Continue reading →

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Eliminate unnecessary work truck idling with ‘Power on Demand’

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2022 by Jodi MarlinDecember 1, 2022
work truck

Go green! That’s the wide-reaching mandate handed down by your city council. But when it comes to reducing carbon emissions, there’s an area that maintenance, utilities, parks and street departments are probably not even looking at — the up to … Continue reading →

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On the road again: Mount Desert Island, Maine

The Municipal Posted on November 30, 2022 by Ray BaloghNovember 30, 2022
maine

Cadillac Mountain on Mount Desert Island, Maine, where at 1,528 feet above sea level, the highest point along the North Atlantic seaboard, early risers can greet “the dawn’s earliest light” to reach the United States. Mount Desert (pronounced by locals … Continue reading →

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Top 10 most educated cities in the United States

The Municipal Posted on November 10, 2022 by The MunicipalNovember 10, 2022
United States

Extensive infrastructure, public services and amendable tax policies; these are advantages corporations and organizations find when they locate in developed urban areas. Many college graduates are drawn to cities to staff these businesses, which in turn concentrates the high-education demographic … Continue reading →

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The future is now: Reliable, Zero-Emission Tractors are Here to Stay

The Municipal Posted on November 3, 2022 by Sarah WrightNovember 3, 2022
emission

Tractors are the workhorse of any fleet and do the heavy lifting for many operations. Over the past 100 years, tractor designs have remained relatively unchanged, with operators facing the same century-old challenges — noise and air pollution, rising fuel … Continue reading →

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Keeping waterways clean with Weedoo Boats

The Municipal Posted on November 1, 2022 by Karla MoriartyNovember 1, 2022
weedoo

Established in 1990, Weedoo Greenboat Inc. is a leading manufacturer of environmental workboats. The boats’ mechanical harvesting capability successfully rids invasive waterway weeds and vegetation in an eco-friendly manner. Because of the safety and efficiency of these powerful vessels, many … Continue reading →

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What’s in a name: Deadwood and Sturgis, South Dakota

The Municipal Posted on October 12, 2022 by Ray BaloghOctober 12, 2022
south dakota

Two towns in South Dakota, 13 miles apart, are kindred spirits — in their origin, ruggedness and infamous debauchery. Deadwood and Sturgis are both municipal offsprings of the Black Hills Gold Rush in the 1870s, and their initial populations were … Continue reading →

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