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The charm of Dorset: Vermont community offers a respite from city life

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2019 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Chartered in 1791, Dorset has worked hard to balance preserving its past while also looking toward the future and drawing in new future visitors. (Photo provided)

No matter if you are looking for a great place to visit or a sweet spot in which to settle down and raise a family, it’s not hard to fall under the spell of Dorset, Vt. Chartered in 1791 and … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged New England, Vermont

Aiken, S.C.

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2019 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Aiken SC

The central features of the city seal of Aiken, S.C., represent prominent facets of its history and community life. They include a building with traditional antebellum pillars, a golfer, a horse head and a molecule. Strangely, one symbol not included … Continue reading →

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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

Eclectic mix makes Missoula great place to live

The Municipal Posted on November 14, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
With the Clark Fork River passing through it, Missoula, Mont., offers scenic views and plenty of recreational opportunities. (Photo by Adam Stensrud)

If you haven’t ever been to Missoula, Mont., you might want to pay the city and its 66,000 residents a visit. After all, it’s one of the American Planning Association’s five Great Neighborhoods of 2017. A decade ago, the APA … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Missoula Montana

Why ‘Horse Town USA’ is among the best places to live

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2018 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Horses are big business in Wellington, Fla., providing a boost to the local economy. Pictured are two riders enjoying the village’s Environmental Preserve Horse Trail. (Photo provided)

Great weather, location and a high density of amenities and resources for all ages make the village of Wellington, Fla., an attractive spot for young families and seniors alike. Wellington is west of West Palm Beach in central Palm Beach … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Wellington Florida

Barton City’s magnificent night sky on the Fourth of July

The Municipal Posted on July 13, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
A veterans group marches in Barton City, Mich.’s, Fourth of July parade. The city is known as having “The Biggest 4th in the North.” (Photo provided)

Did you hear that police arrested two kids yesterday? One was drinking battery acid and the other was eating fireworks. They charged one and let the other one off… Bad fireworks jokes aside, we have a great summer story for … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged Alcona Community Schools, Barton City, Bill Lossing

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 →

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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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A small college town, Stevens Point, Wis., has a lot to offer

The Municipal Posted on January 12, 2018 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023

It’s not just the residents of Stevens Point, Wis., who appreciate their city. It goes a little further than that. Stevens Point has been ranked in the 2017 Top 10 Small College Towns by Schools.com. So, fair warning, Stevens Point … Continue reading →

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Chesterfield, Mo.: Location drives growth

The Municipal Posted on November 1, 2017 by Lauren CaggianoAugust 2, 2023
Mercy’s Virtual Care Center provides telehealth services and is a part of the Mercy Hospital network, which is a significant employer in Chesterfield, Mo. (Photo provided)

Chesterfield, Mo., may be a small city, but what it lacks for in population it makes up for in economic development and growth. Chesterfield is located about 25 minutes west of downtown St. Louis, along the Interstate 64/U.S. Highway 40 … Continue reading →

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Strategic improvements, stronger future: Huntington, W.Va., named ‘America’s Best Community’

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Huntington, W.Va., was announced as the grand prize winner on April 19 in Denver; its community leadership team was brought onto the stage to receive the ceremonial check for $3 million. (Photo provided)

When city leaders in Huntington, W.Va., first learned about the “America’s Best Community” competition, they thought it would provide them with the perfect opportunity to envision a stronger future for their constituents and to create the strategy that would turn … Continue reading →

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