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Embracing the season with turkey trots and runs

The Municipal Posted on February 27, 2024 by Janet PattersonFebruary 27, 2024
turkey

While Thanksgiving may be the feast-iest day of the year, it’s also the running-est day of the year, at least according to Elvi Guzman, director of the Bayonne, N.J., Division of Recreation’s Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K and 1 Mile … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged november 2023, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, turkey

Going native: Cities transition to use of only native plants

The Municipal Posted on January 9, 2024 by Jennifer BartonJanuary 9, 2024
native plants

The term “invasive” aptly describes many species of plants and wildlife that have become more than a nuisance in many areas. Introduced for their appearances, potential benefits or even by accident, these species can take over where native plants and … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged native plants, october 2023, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

The Cape and climate: Adapting for future sea level changes

The Municipal Posted on January 6, 2024 by Fred MaysJanuary 5, 2024
climate

Cape Canaveral is a small beach town of about 10,000 people in Florida. Climate change is a monstrous and growing global calamity. The two meet at the water’s edge. If NOAA predictions are right, sea level here will rise about … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged climate, crisis management, september 2023, The Municipal

National awardee finds fulfillment in unlikely career path

The Municipal Posted on December 20, 2023 by Jennifer BartonDecember 20, 2023
career

“I don’t know anybody who says, ‘You know, I definitely want to be involved in waste management,’” said Kathy Morris, chuckling. Not a glamorous career, it’s often overlooked — until the garbage isn’t picked up. Yet in 1989, when industries … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged august 2023, career, personality profile, The Municipal

Harrisburg Hot Spot Saturdays brings community together address illegal dumping

The Municipal Posted on December 16, 2023 by Janet PattersonDecember 15, 2023
harrisburg

Summer Saturdays are precious. They can be the time for sports, beach combing, barbecuing or just sitting on a porch reading a good book. But, summer Saturdays are especially important to folks who live in Harrisburg, Pa. Hot Spot Saturdays … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged harrisburg, municipal management, september 2023, The Municipal

Tips for keeping those boards and commissions filled

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2023 by Denise FedorowDecember 12, 2023
commissions

No matter how big or how small your city is, it likely has a couple of boards or commissions with resident volunteers in charge of making decisions or recommendations. Some municipalities have no problem filling vacancies when they occur, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged commissions, december 2023, municipal management, The Municipal

Heat island mapping and the effects of climate change

The Municipal Posted on November 25, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxNovember 22, 2023
heat island mapping

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has announced that it is continuing the Urban Heat Island mapping campaign. The agency is mapping urban heat islands in 14 U.S. cities this summer. The initiative, which began in 2017, has seen NOAA … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged august 2023, heat island mapping, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Downtown park is new heart of North Carolina community

The Municipal Posted on November 6, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxNovember 6, 2023
North Carolina

Cary, North Carolina, spent more than 20 years envisioning Downtown Cary Park, from its inception through designs to problem solving. Along the way, challenges included the pandemic, quarantine and resulting supply shortages, financing and then construction. The park is expected … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged july 2023, North Carolina, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Laurel, Mississippi, acts to capitalize on new-found fame

The Municipal Posted on October 25, 2023 by Dani MessickOctober 25, 2023
Laurel

A small city in the spotlight is working on a plan to maintain tourism draws after the camera crews dissipate. In 2016, husband and wife team Ben and Erin Napier premiered the HGTV restoration and revitalization show “Home Town.” It … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged June 2023, laurel, municipal management, The Municipal

Schenectady, New York, restarts parks programming

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 23, 2023
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Unable to find the right person for the role, the position of Schenectady, N.Y., parks and recreation director was left vacant for many years – about 20 years. Once Willie Deane moved back to the city and was available to … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2023, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Parks and recreation fundraisers — a chance to build community

The Municipal Posted on October 16, 2023 by Denise FedorowOctober 16, 2023
parks

Some might dread the thought of fundraising, but for these parks and recreation administrators, holding fundraisers provides programs and resources to their communities that might not be available otherwise. Additionally, fundraisers build community — bringing everyone together for a common … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged october 2023, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

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