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Glastonbury receives NRPA and ICMA awards for innovative Riverfront Park

The Municipal Posted on December 24, 2018 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
After remediation took place to the oil facility, the area now houses a senior and community center. Various athletic fields are throughout the acres of Riverfront Park. It also holds plentiful recreational opportunities, including fishing and kayaking. (Photo by Paul Coco)

For 30 years the town of Glastonbury, Conn., had discussed the need for access to the riverfront both for first responders in case of emergency and public recreation. The town’s work to make this a reality earned it the National … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation | Tagged ICMA, nrpa, Riverfront Park

Disbanding police departments: A rising trend?

The Municipal Posted on December 16, 2018 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
Faced with budgetary constraints, some smaller municipalities are choosing to disband their police departments and outsource their protection to larger, nearby departments. (Shutterstock.com)

For many small towns, a local police department helps instill pride in the community. Residents see a police car with their city’s name on it, and they know that the officer driving is one of them. But in recent years, it … Continue reading →

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An alternative fuel turns heads

The Municipal Posted on December 12, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023

Thıs fuel has been on the market ın some quantıty since at least 2010; however, you might not have heard of it yet: renewable diesel. No, it’s not biodiesel, even though it also utilizes organic materials. Offering numerous benefits, renewable … Continue reading →

Posted in New Year Outlook | Tagged Bio Diesel

Mayors around the country review 2018, look forward to next year

The Municipal Posted on December 4, 2018 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
This photo of downtown Inverness, Fla., shows the historic courthouse, which was saved in part due to the fact that Elvis Presley fi lmed a movie, “Follow that Dream,” in the courtroom. (Photo by Denise Fedorow)

We reached out to mayors and city managers across the U.S. to see how they fared in 2018 and asked them to peek into their crystal balls to see what challenges they expect to tackle in 2019 as well as … Continue reading →

Posted in New Year Outlook | Tagged Inverness Florida, Nappanee Indiana, Rapid City South Dakota, Yonkers New York

Commitment to mutual benefits turns infrastructure projects from eyesores into assets

The Municipal Posted on December 2, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Unlike other substations, Denny Substation invites in the public, with viewing areas to see its workings and the offering of public spaces for residents to meet, play, eat and enjoy public art. Public engagement was a key component throughout the development of the substation. (Photo provided)

By JAY KEELING | POWER Engineers Incorporated Imagine what is becoming a common situation: a municipal utility needs to build an electrical substation in the middle of an urban neighborhood. Substations have a reputation for being unsightly, certainly nothing anyone … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged Denny Substation, Jay Keeling

Breaking the pothole cycle

The Municipal Posted on December 1, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Utilizing the right methods and equipment can stop the never-ending repair cycle of potholes and other road defects. KM International’s KM T-2 Asphalt Recycler can help municipalities better manage the costs of road maintenance. (Photo provided)

2018 was the year of the pothole. It seems like every news station locally and nationally had extensive coverage on what they dubbed the “pothole pandemic.” A crumbling infrastructure in combination with dwindling municipal budgets and an extensive freeze thaw cycle has created the perfect storm for potholes and lots of them. Public works departments, county road commissions and state departments of transportation are fighting an uphill battle when it comes to pothole patching. Adverse weather conditions, lack of resources, asphalt plant closures and outdated methods are all factors directly contributing to the ever-challenging fight against potholes.

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New Way Adds Sales Manager for Southeastern U.S.

The Municipal Posted on November 29, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

SCRANTON, Iowa (December 4, 2018) — New Way Trucks, a global leader in refuse truck manufacturing, has added an experienced salesman to its national sales team. Michael Cassotta, an established waste-industry veteran, is set to take over as the regional … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged New Way, press release

Phoenix addresses skills gap with apprenticeship program

The Municipal Posted on November 24, 2018 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
With its Solid Waste Equipment Operators Apprenticeship Program, the Phoenix Public Works Department hopes to get people in the door, potentially jumpstarting lifelong careers. Pictured are members of its graduating 2018 class. (Photo provided)

Hands-on learning, one-on-one interaction, classroom studies and camaraderie are a few of the keys to an impactful career experience, as demonstrated by the inaugural year of the Phoenix Public Works Department’s Solid Waste Equipment Operators Apprenticeship Program. In recent years, … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged Phoenix

DOT’s connected vehicle pilots look to safer roadways

The Municipal Posted on November 20, 2018 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
As pedestrians cross East Twiggs Street using the mid-block crosswalk at the Hillsborough County Courthouse, approaching drivers whose cars are equipped with CV technology will receive an alert that a pedestrian is in their path. (Photo provided)

From a windy interstate highway out West to more crowded urban centers in the East, the United States Department of Transportation is putting connected vehicles through their paces with its Connected Vehicle Pilot Deployment Program. During the course of the … Continue reading →

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No Ramp Trailers

The Municipal Posted on November 6, 2018 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

No Ramp Trailers Eliminate Injuries – Save Time & Money – Avoid Equipment Damage To help you take advantage of IRS Tax Code 179 (Immediate Depreciation), NO RAMP Trailers announces $250.00 per axle in FREE OPTIONS incentive for any trailers … Continue reading →

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Ark Encounter Williamstown, Ky.

The Municipal Posted on November 6, 2018 by Ray BaloghAugust 2, 2023
The replica of Noah’s ark stretches almost two football fields in length and towers seven stories above the ground.

Atop one of the scenic rolling hills of Williamstown, Ky., population 3,931, rests a boat — a really big boat. Hailed as the world’s largest timber-frame building, the life-size replica of Noah’s ark towers seven stories above the ground and … Continue reading →

Posted in Unique Claims to Fame | Tagged Answers in Genesis, Ark Encounter, Williamstown KY

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