Scheduling can be a challenge, especially when it comes to meeting safe staffing levels for fire, EMS and police. North Olmsted, Ohio, Fire Department knew those struggles firsthand as it searched for a scheduling soft ware. Fire Chief Edward Schepp … Continue reading →
SCRANTON, IOWA (July 2017) – They say “If you don’t measure it, you can’t manage it.” These are words that solid waste and recycling collections expert Don Ross has come to live by. With over 30 years of industry experience, … Continue reading →
Budget crises have forced many rural governments around the country to revert back to gravel roads. Montpelier, Vt., and Franklin County, Ala., are among them. In order to understand the decision, it’s important to put the moves in context. It’s … Continue reading →
Malls bring a vibrant center to many towns — new restaurants, specialty shops and something for people to do on weekends or to swing by for convenience. But when a mall goes south and becomes abandoned, it’s not only an … Continue reading →
Unpredıctable extreme weather has become normal in the world, which is why municipalities have started taking the initiative to make their utilities — including electricity, water and wastewater — more resilient in retaliation, especially since outages can last for weeks … Continue reading →
STEVENSVILLE, MD June 28, 2017 – Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni today announced that it has incorporated its advanced, full-color, touch-screen control console, known as the ebright Smart Control System – into the company’s popular, ultra-shallow, full-rise, axle-engaging in-ground … Continue reading →
New QuickCube™ Product Drives Efficiency by Combining On-Site Salt Storage and Spreading Iron Mountain, Mich. (June 19, 2017) — BOSS Snowplow is introducing a unique new skid-steer-based salting system designed to improve contractor profitability, decrease operational costs and improve reaction … Continue reading →
Wisconsin cities are between a rock and a hard place when it comes to replacing lead pipes with those of an environmentally neutral material. Curt Witynski, J.D. assistant director, League of Wisconsin Municipalities, said that this issue has been discussed … Continue reading →
Wellington, Fla., has a population of 60,000, and its water reclamation facility has been on the receiving end of several accolades in the past, including Environmental Protection Agency Operations Maintenance Excellence Award in 2005; Florida Water Environment Association Biosolids Innovation … Continue reading →
As contaminants and nutrient control in water systems become common issues in cities and counties around the country, more and more municipalities are looking into decentralized wastewater treatment system options. While there are a number of reasons as to why … Continue reading →
By T. J. Mullen | President and Co-founder of Best Management Products, Inc. In the last 18 years, even small municipalities have had to take big steps to combat the threat of pollution from stormwater runoff. The push came with … Continue reading →
