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A sinking feeling

The Municipal Posted on August 5, 2013 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
One reason for an apparent increase in sinkhole activity is migration to previously undeveloped areas that are at risk for sinkhole events. It’s important to educate developers and residents about the nature of sinkholes and identify potential problem sites that may need attention before a collapse occurs. (Photo provided)

On April 18, south side Chicago resident Ola Oni was heading to work when she saw something that looked like it came straight out of a Stephen King thriller. A large sinkhole had opened in the 9600 block of South … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged areas, chicago, like, panno, result, said, sinkhole, sinkholes

Public works’ greatest assets: the right employees

The Municipal Posted on August 1, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

As we all know, maintaining our infrastructure is a ceaseless task. We spend more and more time developing projects that will last a lifetime, but we know they won’t. So how do make them sustainable? How do we maintain them … Continue reading →

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Water reuse success

The Municipal Posted on July 31, 2013 by Carrie SchmittAugust 2, 2023
Pictured is the cross section of a Rapid Infiltration Basin

Water Conserv II, the largest reuse project of its kind in the world, began 27 years ago through a partnership between Orange County, Fla., and the city of Orlando. Both were faced with a lawsuit that required them to find … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged agricultural, citrus, conserv, county, ii, irrigation, project, water

A sinking feeling

The Municipal Posted on July 30, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
One reason for an apparent increase in sinkhole activity is migration to previously undeveloped areas that are at risk for sinkhole events. It’s important to educate developers and residents about the nature of sinkholes and identify potential problem sites that may need attention before a collapse occurs. (Photo provided)

It sounds like something out of a Stephen King thriller. Just before 11 p.m. Feb. 28, Jeff Bush lay sleeping in his Seffner, Fla., home when the earth opened below him and swallowed him. Rescue workers, heavy equipment and specialized … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged areas, florida, ground, sinkhole, sinkholes, voids, weary

New Product Announcement: ESCO Skirt Nut

The Municipal Posted on July 25, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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ESCO introduces its new Skirt Nut model # 40125 as a replacement for the common wheel attaching nuts the 22mm x 1.5 flange nut. ESCO Skirt Nut, for hub piloted wheels, centers the rim/tire onto the wheel and prevents dangerous … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged skirt nut

Welcome to The Municipal expanded coverage

The Municipal Posted on July 22, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Jodi Magallanes, Editor of The Municipal

In 2011, when The Papers Inc., a publishing company headquartered in Milford, Ind., took over ownership of a young publication aimed at municipalities, we knew we had something relevant to say to those responsible for keeping cities safe, purchasing municipal … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged carolina, coverage, department, like, municipal, public, states

Petersen Recognizes Heil of Texas as Dealer of the Year for 2012

The Municipal Posted on June 20, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Lake Wales, Florida, June 18, 2013 – Petersen Industries, Inc., the nation’s leading knuckleboom manufacturer for the waste and recycling industry, recently recognized Heil of Texas as the recipient of the 2012 Dealer of the Year award.  This accolade is … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged industries, lightning, loader, petersen, petersen’s, trash, waste

Thompson Pump Designates Branch Manager of the Year

The Municipal Posted on June 6, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Bobby Thompson Branch Manager of the Year

PORT ORANGE, FL – Thompson Pump, a recognized leader in the design, manufacturing and supply of portable, diesel-driven pumps, has announced that Bobby Thompson is their Branch Manager of the Year. Of the 21 Thompson Pump branch operations nationwide, Bobby … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged bobby, branch, manager, pump, pumps, service, thompson, year

APWA North American Snow Conference Set for Charlotte, NC

The Municipal Posted on April 4, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
APWA North American Snow Conference

KANSAS CITY, MO. – This year, more than 1,500 winter weather professionals from cities, towns, counties and rural street divisions, as well as state and provincial transportation departments from across North America, will converge in Charlotte, NC in April for … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged american, apwa, conference, session, snow, tour, winter

News & Notes: Dec. 2012

The Municipal Posted on December 6, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

New Rochelle, N.Y. Durable, resistant color-safe surface markings from Transpo Industries Inc. are delineating bike lanes in big cities across the country. The long-term solution to color pavement markings has been installed in a connective corridor showcase for green infrastructure … Continue reading →

Posted in News & Notes | Tagged 2013, fleet, green, nafa, new, summit, Truck, work

Editor’s Note – An idea whose time has come: Playground equipment for adults

The Municipal Posted on September 26, 2012 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023

Times are tough. Personal income is still clawing its way back to an upward trend, according to information released by the U.S. Commerce Department this month. Among the things that people can’t afford these days are gym memberships and comprehensive … Continue reading →

Posted in Editor's Note | Tagged adult, children, designed, Equipment, exercise, idea, installed, playground

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