Why Tableted Chlorine is Ideal for Remote Booster Stations and Wells
Analyzing municipal chlorination alternatives for efficacy, safety and simplicity By J. Gary Miller, Senior Account Executive, Westlake Water Solutions Municipalities are discovering tableted chlorination at remote well sites, booster stations and elevated storage tanks as a solution for maintaining proper … More from our cover sponsor →
Newport News simulator helping with new hires and maintaining equipment
The city of Newport News, Va., like many others, experienced trouble hiring new employees post-COVID. So, because of staff shortages, department heads and city officials realized something needed to change. The idea of using a simulator to aid with training … Continue reading →
Jewel Parks lead off Gary, Indiana’s, reinvention
LaVetta Sparks-Wade is not just excited about her new job, but about the place where she gets to do it. Sparks-Wade is the newly minted director of parks for the city of Gary, Ind., her “home sweet home,” to quote … Continue reading →
Shrewsbury, Mass., concludes Toblin Hill Bridge project
The Toblin Hill Bridge in Shrewsbury, Mass., has been reconstructed and reopened after the original had to be demolished following the discovery of a sinkhole. Originally built as part of the Toblin Hill Estates subdivision in 1998, a private developer … Continue reading →
VMAC: Revolutionizing Mobile Compressed Air and Multi-Power Solutions
VMAC is at the forefront of mobile compressed air innovation, delivering powerful, lightweight and compact solutions that revolutionize how municipalities operate. VMAC prides itself on manufacturing top-tier air compressors and multi-power systems in-house at its 44,000-square-foot facility in North America. … Continue reading →
The Hamilton, Ohio, Public Works Department recognized with accolades
Located 20 miles north of Cincinnati along the Great Miami River, Hamilton, Ohio, may be a small city of 63,000, but its public works department is doing really big things — and reaping some well-earned recognition for its efforts. “Our whole goal … Continue reading →
Montage Enterprises: Surpassing the expectation in mower parts
If there is a constant during the spring and summer, it’s the wave of never-ending mowing. Highways, ditches, right-of-ways, parks and other municipal and DOT properties all require routine trimming to improve motorists’ visibility and the quality of public property. … Continue reading →
Tax incentive program rehabs coastal city of Wildwood, New Jersey
In March 2022, the city of Wildwood, N.J.’s, Board of Commissioners voted to continue a popular tax incentive program designed to encourage development and home improvements throughout the coastal community. It is a program that began in 2015 and has … Continue reading →
Downtown revitalization puts Michigan town on ‘upward trajectory’
There was a time when city life in the U.S. revolved around a few main streets, and a downtown center served as its beating heart. The advent of automobiles and post-war booms brought urban sprawl and caused cities to spread … Continue reading →
Michigan’s 16/50 program empowers women in local government
The 16/50 program was developed in 2018 to support women in local government, with the goals of supporting them throughout the interview and hiring processes and developing their understanding of the inner workings of local government. Now, looking back at … Continue reading →
Bentonville, Arkansas, parks unification project brings a community together
In 2017, the Bentonville, Ark., Parks and Recreation Department developed a visionary plan to connect six different public parks and spaces into one cohesive downtown area. Those spaces, known individually as Lawrence Plaza, Bentonville Square, Dave Peel Park, Town Branch … Continue reading →
Vermont public safety program trains the next generation
Kristina Koch wants her students to embrace their career potential. As the director of the Northwest Career and Technical Center in St. Albans, Vermont, she is determined to give them the tools they need to succeed in a wide range … Continue reading →
Wright reflects on career in public services with City of Swartz Creek
Consistency is a theme in Dave Wright’s life. The public servant has faithfully worked for the city of Swartz Creek, Mich., for more than 50 years. Wright, who joined the city payroll shortly after high school, is the go-to person … Continue reading →
The Town of Silverton, Colorado, looks out for its seniors
Every year by mid-January, the residents of Silverton, Colo., have been under several avalanche alerts and faced numerous power failures lasting from a few hours to most of the day. Depending on which side of the mountain they live on, … Continue reading →
On the road again: Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum
Located 6 miles south of Reedsport in Winchester Bay, Ore., the Umpqua River Lighthouse towers over the place where the river empties into the Pacific Ocean. Created at a time when California investors saw this fertile valley as a great … Continue reading →
Suspended ion exchange pilot program reduces Tampa’s total organic carbon in water
Following a discussion regarding the master planning process for the Tampa, Fla., drinking water facility, a city consultant suggested the possibility of piloting a suspended ion exchange system. One goal of the discussion was to find options for reducing the … Continue reading →
Top 10 state capitals in which residents flourish
The U.S. state capitals are vibrant, thriving places to live. In addition to being the seats of state governments, these cities boast robust economies and exciting cultural opportunities; many are home to respected universities and major healthcare institutions as well. … Continue reading →
New Brunswick, New Jersey, unveils park renovations for community enjoyment
In September 2023, New Brunswick, N.J., welcomed long-planned park improvements to its beloved Feaster Park after a long year of park closure. Residents attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to open the park officially to the public. Various spaces have been developed … Continue reading →
Flagstaff, Arizona, recognized for water conservation efforts
In some parts of the United States, water is often treated as an infinite resource, but in the southwest, the truth is different. Conserving that natural resource to ensure the faucets keep flowing is more of a priority there and … Continue reading →
