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West Hollywood adopted layered pandemic approach

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxAugust 2, 2023
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By now, it seems as if the COVID-19 pandemic has been with us forever, and still no end in sight. Cities across the nation have dealt with it in a myriad of ways, sometimes changing policies and practices almost continually, … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations, Uncategorized | Tagged january 2022, maintenance & operations, pandemic, The Municipal

Owensboro, Ky., avoids rise in unemployment during pandemic

The Municipal Posted on January 28, 2021 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
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In addition to impacting the health of millions of Americans, the COVID-19 pandemic has ravaged the economy, causing millions to lose their jobs. At its peak, the United States’ unemployment rate increased by 10.3 percentage points in April, hitting a … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged december 2020, maintenance & operations, The Municipal, unemployment

Partnering through a pandemic

The Municipal Posted on September 8, 2020 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023
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This year with COVID-19 seemingly not wanting to loosen its grip on the U.S., many municipalities are becoming creative to help their communities in these challenging times. For many, that has meant looking to the private sector to create partnerships … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, pandemic, september 2020, The Municipal

How cities handled public meetings amidst a pandemic

The Municipal Posted on August 27, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyAugust 2, 2023
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The COVID-19 pandemic produced a plethora of obstacles for cities around the country to navigate. Not only were municipal leaders working on ways to keep their citizens healthy, but they also had to continue local government operations. One of the … Continue reading →

Posted in Maintenance and Operations | Tagged august 2020, maintenance & operations, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Public works adapts in face of the pandemic

The Municipal Posted on July 6, 2020 by Janet PattersonAugust 2, 2023
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Throughout the country, municipal public works departments have found themselves doing more than just wearing masks and social distancing to keep their operations running during the COVID-19 pandemic. Whether the city has two public works employees or 200 the last … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged july 2020, pandemic, public works, The Municipal

San Pablo, Calif., moves toward a more vibrant city with sustainability practices

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJune 24, 2025
No1: The Rumrill Boulevard project was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association, winning the Small Cities Transportation Project of the Year and Project of the Year. San Pablo was also recognized with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices award. (Photos provided by the San Pablo, Calif., Public Works Department)

Recently the city of San Pablo, Calif., was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association for multiple sustainability projects with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices Award. These projects span a variety of efforts, including … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

Pasco, Wash., and its multiple public works projects gain national recognition

The Municipal Posted on July 21, 2025 by Denise FedorowJune 24, 2025
No5: This loop was created at the city of Pasco’s Broadmoor Boulevard exit of the I-182 interstate to relieve traffic delays. This project was funded using TIF funds because of the future development planned for the area. (Photo provided by Pasco, Wash.)

Pasco, Wash., Public Works Department has had a busy couple of years with projects in water, wastewater and streets, and it has received national and state recognition for a couple of its projects. Director of Public Works Maria Serra shared … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged July 2025, public works, The Municipal

New tower helps Jefferson City prepare for all fire emergencies

The Municipal Posted on July 17, 2025 by Jennifer BartonJune 23, 2025
No3: A firefighter trains at the new burn building in Jefferson City. (Photo provided by Jefferson City Fire Department)

Running headlong into a burning building is not something a person can do haphazardly. It takes training, training and more training for a firefighter to have the skills and composure to face situations that require quick response time. Training under … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged July 2025, public safety, public works, The Municipal

Complete renovation of west Beach Marina in Clearwater overcomes challenges to stay on schedule

The Municipal Posted on May 30, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonApril 23, 2025
No1: Built in the 1950s, the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina had never had a full renovation completed. New plans to remodel began in 2021. The high price of materials due to pandemic, getting the proper permits and ensuring the commercial tenants were able to maintain operations have been some of the challenges faced by the city through the process. It is projected to be completed in August 2026. (Photo provided by the city of Clearwater, Fla.)

          New plans to remodel the Clearwater, Fla., Beach Marina began in 2021, with the city looking for a design for the new beach. Having been built in the 1950s, the marina was simply getting old and had not yet … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, may 2025, The Municipal

Paragould opens a new home for city offices

The Municipal Posted on March 27, 2025 by Julie YoungFebruary 25, 2025
The new Paragould City Hall building is a 20,000-square-foot modern structure that pays homage to the Arkansas community’s past as a railroad town. The design complements the other buildings in the historic downtown district while also having all of the modern features that employees will in the next 50 years. (Photo provided by Paragould, Ark.)

Located at the place where the Paramore and Gould railroads met, the city of Paragould, Ark., is as unique as its name. Incorporated on March 3, 1883, when it was still an uncultivated timber-covered tract, it became the Greene County … Continue reading →

Posted in Building & Construction | Tagged building & construction, fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Mental health initiative gains ground in fire service

The Municipal Posted on March 20, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoFebruary 25, 2025
Image of tired fireman sitting on floor near fire truck (shutterstock)

First responders are frontline heroes, ready to do whatever it takes to protect lives and property. However, behind their acts of courage are men and women who strive to ensure their teams are not only prepared but also supported in … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, public safety, The Municipal

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