Smart Waste™ trash sensors from Landmark Studio & Design are helping municipal managers simplify waste management. When installed in bins and dumpsters across the city, the sensors measure how full they are. The devices relay that information via an app, … Continue reading →
When an opportunity arises, it’s best to take advantage of it while you can, and that is especially true with municipalities planning for the future. The city of West Hartford, Conn., had such an opportunity and could take advantage of … Continue reading →
Brian Spracklen said the idea for the Blue Bridge Alliance came from the 2011 shooting death of a respected San Diego, Calif., police officer just after performing a random act of kindness. The officer had been on patrol in … Continue reading →
Feral cat populations are often worrisome for municipalities, and animal shelters have seen a larger-than-usual number of animals surrendered or even dumped since the pandemic began. That seems especially cruel in the coldest months of the year. Cedar City, Utah, … Continue reading →
We are seeing more and more examples of sharing among communities. In the last few years, some smaller towns moved on to the idea of a shared space for police, fire and EMT; this concept is called a safety center, … Continue reading →
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released the first-ever proposed regulations for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). The proposed maximum contaminant levels (MCLs) for PFOA and PFOS are 4 parts per trillion (ppt), and the EPA is proposing that PFNA, PFHxS, … Continue reading →
Huntington Beach, Calif., is an epicenter of activity and entertainment with wide, sandy beaches, ideal weather and a charming community. The city offers residents a diversified economy overflowing with good jobs, a wide variety of housing, an excellent educational system, … Continue reading →
The East Lansing, Mich., Parks, Recreation and Arts Department recently started a new Round Up for scholarships program for residents who wish to participate in parks department programming but don’t have the financial means to do so. Catherine DeShambo, East … Continue reading →
No study has ever shown that physical wellness decreases a person’s happiness and productivity, but many have demonstrated the opposite. Parks and recreation departments across the country promote healthy lifestyles within their communities, and Alpharetta Parks and Recreation Department in … Continue reading →
The Lamoille Valley in northern Vermont once bustled with trains hauling passengers and freight through the scenic, rural countryside. Towns along the route and the state of Vermont now believe a trail built on the former railroad bed will be … Continue reading →
According to the National Institutes of Health, 23.6 million people — 7.8% of the United States population — have diabetes. The NIH also determined 17.9 million people have been diagnosed, while 5.7 million have not and might not be until … Continue reading →
