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 →
Insights into a successful salt storage project
Lake County, Ohio, engineer James Gills needed to replace an old, deteriorating salt dome. “We had a teepee-shaped structure built in the mid-70s, and it only had a 900-ton road salt storage capacity. Lake County is in the strongest part … Continue reading →
Elmira embraces creativity by becoming a city of murals
What do Mark Twain, Tommy Hilfiger and Jeff Plate, the drummer for the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, have in common? All three have the privilege of having been born in Elmira, N.Y. While those three may seem like an odd pairing, the … Continue reading →
Purchasing technology calls for ever-changing strategies
Technology creeps into every aspect of our personal lives — inside cars, appliances, furniture and plumbing fixtures — it’s not just laptops and phones anymore! Transitioning to the municipal office, the same would be true. The use of technology, or … Continue reading →
What’s in a name: Angel Fire and Cloudcroft, New Mexico
Many municipalities in America are named for weather phenomena: Sun City, Ariz., and Snow, Okla.; Winter, Wis., and Spring, Texas; Cyclone, Penn., and Tornado, W.Va. Two towns in New Mexico — Angel Fire and Cloudcroft — share that distinction, their … Continue reading →
Cities seek to brighten holiday spirits
Nearly two years ago, the COVID-19 global pandemic brought the world to a screeching halt. Every aspect of life was altered in some way, including the ways the holidays were celebrated. Festivals were canceled, public gatherings were outlawed and the … Continue reading →
Farmington Hills’ budget recognized for the 37th consecutive year
Municipal budgets don’t always get a lot of positive press or public recognition. Still, when they do, it’s often a reason for celebration. That’s the case for Farmington Hills, Mich., which was honored with the Government Finance Officers Association Distinguished … Continue reading →
Madison concludes Carts in the Park pilot
According to travel and lifestyle website Livability, Madison, Wis., is the fifth best city in the nation. A pilot program that began in the city parks in July — Carts in the Park — shows one very good reason why. … Continue reading →
Keep the Wreath Green encourages fire awareness during the holidays
Fire has been both a tool that drove human prosperity to heights before unknown, and yet also harbored destructive capability. Consider the Great Library of Alexandria, which burned to the ground, its vast halls of ancient knowledge destroyed with it; … Continue reading →
Cities put reparation talks into action
A topic that has both been discussed and dismissed over the decades as being too controversial or too difficult to enact — reparation — is being dealt with in Evanston, Ill., and other cities across the U.S. Evanston is the … Continue reading →
Paducah attracts residents with new incentive program
Located at the confluence of the Ohio and Tennessee rivers, Paducah, Ky., is one of the best places to live in the Bluegrass State. Not only does the city offer its existing residents a suburban lifestyle with easy access to … Continue reading →
Sister Cities form special relationship
What does the term “sister city” mean to you? Sistercity.org defines it as a broad-based, long-term partnership between two communities. They promote peace through people-to-people relationships, sharing research and developing projects between the two cities. The two cities of Tuskegee, … Continue reading →
Atlantic City cultivates a solid management team
Many layers are required to ensure city operations run efficiently — from the city clerk, city solicitor, planning and development to public safety, public works and so on. Each department requires not only the initial education and training but periodic … Continue reading →
M Top 10: States with the least amount of credit card debt
WalletHub has released its credit card debt study, detailing the states with the most and least amount of credit card debt. The website notes, “U.S. consumers have started to return to bad habits when it comes to credit card debt, … Continue reading →
How innovative concrete equipment is bringing versatility to municipalities
In times when municipal work can be unpredictable, concrete equipment is thankfully evolving to help administrators meet the needs of their population. This can improve a crew’s ability to perform repairs on existing infrastructure and expand the ability to handle … Continue reading →
Nevada city fights greenhouse gases with technology
Nevada’s 2020 State Climate Strategy has led one city to begin tracking its emission in an effort to reduce the heat island effect at their city buildings. “We have a goal in our sustainability plan of reducing emissions from the … Continue reading →
Training and preparation key to firefighting with new technologies
As solar roofs become more popular and the technology within the industry evolves, it creates some challenges for firefighters. According to an article published by the International Association of Fire Fighters, photovoltaic systems, commonly known as solar systems, were reportedly … Continue reading →
With scenic beauty, Estes Park prides itself on quality of life
Estes Park, Colo., may be a suburb of Denver, but it holds its own when it comes to livability and other factors. The mountain community — located about 70 miles northwest of Denver — boasts a population of about 6,000 … Continue reading →
Arizona installs dust detection warning system for drivers
Between the two largest metropolitan areas in Arizona, near a town named Eloy, lies a dangerous stretch of I-10 where the Arizona Department of Transportation is taking action to protect drivers. “We looked at the whole stretch between Phoenix and … Continue reading →
