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Ease large-event restroom congestion

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Now available in the U.S. for the first time, there’s a unique and progressive urinal that allows four men to use it simultaneously. This portable, 100 percent-recyclable four-man urinal is part of a broader revolutionary green sanitary concept introduced to … Continue reading →

Posted in Conference / Expo | Tagged amsterdam, public, urinals

Ohio city recognized for extraordinary park facilities

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2014 by Keith KneppAugust 2, 2023
From 2009–13 more than $19 million was spent improving the infrastructure of the Kettering, Ohio’s parks system.The improvements included renovation of a 3-acre outdoor water park called Adventure Reef. (Photo provided)

Located just to the south of Dayton, Kettering, Ohio, is considered to be the largest suburb of its more well-known neighbor. Upon closer inspection, however, Kettering has developed the credentials to make it a first-class city in its own right. … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged kettering, ohio, parks

Emergency management lessons learned from New Zealand

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2014 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
The New Zealand Ministry of Civil Defence is roughly the equivalent of the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency. Amanda Millirons, assistant director of public works in Palm Bay, Fla., met with officials from the agency in June to discuss the role of public works personnel as first responders. (Photo provided)

A strong volunteer network, government support and a commitment to asset management are bringing the Canterbury region of New Zealand back from the extensive destruction it suffered three years ago. That’s what Amanda Millirons discovered when the Florida public works … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged emergency, management, new zealand, public works

St. Louis Law Enforcement Fleet Professionals Manage Crisis For The Safety Of All

The Municipal Posted on October 8, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

(PRINCETON, NJ – SEPTEMBER 3, 2014) – In times of great tragedy, law enforcement agencies are called upon to have emergency services available to all, and that can be a challenge when need is at its peak. Such was the … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged association, enforcement, fleet, law, nafa, police, ryan, vehicles

Field-use capacity: How much play is too much play?

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
In order to meet the coverage standard, the middle of football and soccer fields are typically resodded. Political and financial support for management decisions is generated and maintained by effective communication and a team building with stakeholders. (Spirit of America / Shutterstock.com)

By DR. DON GARDNER Agricultural and Natural Resources Agent University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences One of the sagest pieces of advice I ever received is: “Beware technical solutions to political problems and political solutions to technical … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged field, play, sports

Top-of-the-line public facilities

The Municipal Posted on October 6, 2014 by Phoebe MuthartAugust 2, 2023
Byrnes Ridge Park in Loudoun County, Va., had new restrooms installed this summer. (Photo provided)

Everyone needs to use them, and it’s nice to have one easily accessible. According to Robert Brubaker, program manager of American Restroom Association in Baltimore, Md., a study conducted by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the AARP concluded that in … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged Public restrooms

Bird control and public facilities

The Municipal Posted on October 3, 2014 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
An active deterrent program for nuisance birds may include physical barriers such as netting, spikes, roost-inhibiting gel and slopes. Additionally, visual scare devices such as predator replicas and iridescent reflective foil are both popular and inexpensive. (Photo courtesy Rentokil North America)

While feathered friends are among the more attractive ingredients of a city’s flora and fauna, they present challenges. Birds cause an incalculable number of dollars to be spent each year in cleaning, maintenance, repairs and remediation of avian-generated health problems. … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged bird, birds, control, devices, federal, humane, lewis, pest

PEV infrastructure: Get ready

The Municipal Posted on September 23, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
In 2013 the New York Power Authority installed three employee charging stations at its White Plains, N.Y., facility as part of its workplace charging pilot program. (Photo courtesy New York Power Authority)

Related: Raleigh paves the way for plug-in vehicles. The U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory has launched a new tool to help local and regional leaders assess the readiness of their communities for the arrival of plug-in electric … Continue reading →

Posted in City / Town Management | Tagged charging, electric, energy, pev

News & Notes Sept 2014

The Municipal Posted on September 20, 2014 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

South Windsor Conn. — ClearSpan Fabric Structures has launched its annual photo contest and is looking for hobby and municipal/ commercial customers to submit ClearSpan building photos.Whether it’s used for sand and salt storage, an indoor riding arena or shelter … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Notes, Uncategorized

PlaNYC: Addressing the long-term challenges

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2014 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Kerr speaks during an event. (Photo provided)

Laurie Kerr currently serves as director of the City Energy Project, which will assist major American cities in developing and implementing bold, replicable energy efficiency policy. Kerr noted she has long held an interest in sustainable energy use, adding she … Continue reading →

Posted in Personality Profile | Tagged Laurie Kerr, Michael Blumberg, PlaNYC

Solar panel fires

The Municipal Posted on September 16, 2014 by Keith KneppAugust 2, 2023
An increase in the number of homes, businesses and even farms installing solar panels means all fire departments should be prepared to combat the unique electric fires that can result. (Photo provided by Deep Blue Training Associates)

The cost of powering homes, farms and businesses has increased exponentially during the past 30 years. To combat the uncertainty, or in many cases to create a more “green” environment, residents and business owners have turned to solar as an … Continue reading →

Posted in Fire Fighters, Rescue, Solar Energy | Tagged dunn, electrical, energy, power, pv, risk, solar, systems

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