Another season of snowfighting is underway, with most of those in our readership — those of us who receive snow, anyway — having received some decent snow events already. And with winter’s return, so too comes the long hours spent … Continue reading →
A facility manager’s job description is lengthy and varied and includes tasks such as inspecting the premises to ensure everything is stocked for the day’s work; creating a maintenance schedule for the interior and exterior of the building; conference room … Continue reading →
It was 1926 when the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association began to deal with the erosion of beaches nationwide. In this setting, the ASBPA started to work with the federal government to create legislation to share costs in protecting … Continue reading →
Be prepared. The motto that scouts live by — trying to anticipate all possible scenarios and how to respond — is not only a good motto for them, but for municipalities as well. Having an emergency preparedness plan in place … Continue reading →
No one has yet dared to say that state and local governments have pulled out of the recession. After eight long years, municipal bonds remain at a 15-year low. Personnel retirements are still only occasionally being replaced with new hires … Continue reading →
Holding back floodwaters Because of its coastal proximity and hydrology, much of Elizabeth, N.J., is prone to flooding. The city is situated next to Newark Bay and, to the south of that, Arthur Kill. From the strait that comprises Arthur … Continue reading →
As a result of the creation of the CSO Control Policy of 1994, cities across the country were obligated by the Environmental Protection Association to lay out plans to eliminate the occasional fl ow of raw sewage into natural waterways. … Continue reading →
Dubuque Green Alley Project mitigates flooding, improves water quality Between 1999 and 2011, six presidential disaster declarations were issued for Dubuque County, Iowa, due to increased episodes of flash flooding in the area. With damage estimates nearing $70 million over … Continue reading →
Social media is a widely used platform among residents all over the country. Increasingly, businesses and nonprofits are adding to the list of big names who have a social media presence, and municipalities are no exception. Fire departments and police … Continue reading →
Not so long ago, the notion of applying the principals of threedimensional concepts to a world ingrained in two-dimensional thinking seemed abstract and counterproductive. These days, an enhanced sense of perception has been infused with greater means of education to … Continue reading →
Lydia Mihalik is the mayor of Findlay, Ohio, population 41,512, just south of Toledo. The “flag city of the U.S.” is also a micropolitan community that’s in growth mode. The Municipal: Mayor Mihalik, please tell us a little bit about … Continue reading →
