Fairfax County, Va., a community holding a Phase I Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System permit, moved in 2011 to execute a unique compliance methodology. Responding to the comprehensive nature of the permit, the county decided to form a multidisciplinary team … Continue reading →
They do things in a big way in Texas, and the sprawling Western territory of cattle, cowhands and lone prairies now has another feather to stick in its 10-gallon hat. One of its municipalities, Sugarland, has snared top ranking as … Continue reading →
In the rush to stem hemorrhaging pension costs, some municipalities are inflicting more pain than may be necessary, say those who have been there. In October, several current and former public officials who have successfully implemented pension reform engaged in … Continue reading →
From protecting the environment and human health to saving money, a wide gamut of reasons exist for municipalities to “go green” and rethink their purchasing of equipment and supplies. Buying recycled products is one type of green purchasing municipalities are … Continue reading →
National parks feel the pinch as sequestration slashes budgets National parks are the treasure of the American landscape. With over 400 locations covering 84 million acres across the United States and its territories, national parks inspire nearly 279 million visitors … Continue reading →
What makes a great community? This is a question that frequently occupies the minds of municipal managers and elected officials. Everyone wants to claim theirs is a great community, but sometimes pinpointing just what the factors are that make a … Continue reading →
The opening general session of The Best Show in Public Works was highlighted by the introduction of the 2013–14 American Public Works Association board of directors and its new President, Ed Gottko. In his remarks, Gottko congratulated the public works … Continue reading →
West Chicago, IL – September 19, 2013 – Nordic Auto Plow, LLC, the developer of unique, low-exertion plow products, announced today that out of a record-breaking 562 nominees,the company has been selected as one of the Top 100 Finalists still … Continue reading →
Fire suppression, victim survivability, the safety culture and mental health were only a few of the topics that made the 2013 International Association of Fire Chiefs Fire-Rescue International Conference highly relevant for today’s fire and rescue professionals. The conference took … Continue reading →
Midwest Security and Police Conference/Expo returned to Tinley Park Convention Center in August, bringing to law enforcement and security officials 21stcentury surveillance, reporting, data management and vehicle technology. This year’s event co-located with the FBI National Academy Associates training conference … Continue reading →
From protecting the environment and human health to saving money, a wide gamut of reasons exist for municipalities to “go green” and rethink the purchase of equipment and supplies. Buying recycled products is one type of green purchasing, but many … Continue reading →
