AdamsComm, Inc., providers of cloud, VOIP and traditional telephone systems, recently launched a municipal services division to better serve cities and towns in Massachusetts, with a featured service being call centers for town and municipal meetings. “We’ve always had the … Continue reading →
As people throughout the world scrambled to protect themselves from the COVID-19 pandemic by staying inside in mid-March, one particularly vulnerable group was left without the means to do so. On any given night in the United States, 553,742 people … Continue reading →
William Randolph Hearst’s request that architect Julia Morgan build him “a little something” may be classified as one of the greatest understatements of the 20th century. The end result of the media titan billionaire’s modest proposal is one of the … Continue reading →
Budgets are being constricted across the U.S., particularly as the COVID-19 pandemic reduces tax revenue. When seeking ways to lower costs and stretch those budgets, street sweeping could be a prime candidate for change and cost savings, by outsourcing some … Continue reading →
Downtown parking can be a struggle for many cities, especially those that see a large number of visitors and sports fans throughout the year. With this in mind, East Lansing, Mich., home of Michigan State University, continually looks to improve … Continue reading →
Over the last few years, the market for exporting our recycled materials has changed — so does that mean municipal recycling programs have changed, too? The answer to that question varies depending on location and the size of the city or town. … Continue reading →
As the organizational manager for the city of San Antonio, Texas’, Solid Waste Management Department, Walter Barrett is the safety, reliability and quality assurance chief who oversees the training of nearly 700 employees who serve 358,000 households on a weekly … Continue reading →
Civic pride encourages competition among cities for enviable titles and distinguished awards while hoping such acclaim will draw in new residents, businesses and tourists to their hometowns. A mortified southern Texas town, however, walked off with a humiliating title in … Continue reading →
On the Kansas side of Kansas City’s metropolitan area is Gardner, one of the poorest cities in Johnson County, according to Mayor Steve Shute. With an estimated population of just over 21,000 people, the largest employers are United School District … Continue reading →
A city on an island, Anacortes, Wash., is home to approximately 17,000 residents and has a working waterfront with a strong maritime industry that employs fishermen, ferry workers and fish plant workers. Creating a sustainable maritime economy has been a … Continue reading →
ClearSpan Structures unveiled their new commercial building rental offering today. Previously, the company’s structures were only available for purchase, but now customers can utilize ClearSpan’s famed fabric structures on a temporary basis. “ClearSpan is expanding into rental building options due … Continue reading →
