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Get the most out of your shop with Turf Rail

The Municipal Posted on September 29, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Turf Rail allows parks departments, golf courses, airports and the turf industry as a whole work safely and efficiently on the wide range of equipment that enters their shops daily. (Photo provided)

Looking to save space in your shop? Easily attached to most two post lift s, Turf Rail is the go-to for doing just that while allowing technicians to safely work on a variety of equipment, from lawn mowers to cars. Turf Rail is the perfect solution for parks departments, golf courses, airports and the turf industry as a whole.

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Posted in Cover Story, Digital Issue, On the cover

Delray Beach embraces sustainable practices

The Municipal Posted on September 27, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Delray Beach has a community orchard and six community gardens run by diverse organizations that address food-insecurity. The city’s planning and zoning staff has also created a progressive urban agricultural ordinance to encourage farm-to-fork production of local food. (Photo provided)

Cary Glickstein | Guest columnist Mayor of Delray Beach, Fla. with Ana Puszkin-Chevlin | Guest columnist Sustainability Officer, Delray Beach, Fla.   Well before “shop local” stickers appeared in the storefront windows, Delray Beach leaders understood that “localism” — the … Continue reading →

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White Plains, N.Y., designated Clean Energy Community

The Municipal Posted on September 15, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Multiple vehicles take advantage of White Plains, N.Y.’s EV charging stations. (Photo provided by city of White Plains)

Give a big shout-out to White Plains, N.Y., for going for the gold and beyond where clean energy is concerned. Last May, White Plains — population 58,035 in 2014 — was designated a Clean Energy Community by the New York … Continue reading →

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Coon Rapids takes seat at sustainability table

The Municipal Posted on September 6, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Coon Rapids has installed many rain gardens, which have come with several educational programs that teach citizens why it’s important to capture and reuse rainwater and divert it from going down the roads. (Photo provided)

What started as an effort to improve the city for its residents has led to national recognition and a way of life for members of the Coon Rapids, Minn., community. The city was awarded the American Public Works Association’s Sustainability … Continue reading →

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Have a plan before the worst happens

The Municipal Posted on August 4, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
October and November 2012, Hurricane Sandy resulted in $75 billion of damages within the areas it impacted. In New York alone estimated costs of the storm were $42 billion. Pictured is flooding in the Sheapsheadbay neighborhood in Brooklyn. (Shutterstock.com)

Preparedness both within the fleet shop and workers’ homes comes a long way when disasters — natural or manmade — occur, throwing all into disorder. During his presentation at the NAFA Expo and Institute in Tampa, Fla., in April, James … Continue reading →

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North Olmsted finds versatile staffing solution

The Municipal Posted on July 27, 2017 by Sarah WrightAugust 2, 2023
Aladtec provides online employee scheduling and workforce management soft ware, which makes scheduling staff ’s job easier, faster and more efficient. Here, a woman views her monthly calendar through Aladtec. (Photo provided)

Scheduling can be a challenge, especially when it comes to meeting safe staffing levels for fire, EMS and police. North Olmsted, Ohio, Fire Department knew those struggles firsthand as it searched for a scheduling soft ware. Fire Chief Edward Schepp … Continue reading →

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Pools show value, albeit costly

The Municipal Posted on July 17, 2017 by Anne Meyer BylerAugust 2, 2023
Municipal pools provide fun, a chance to learn swimming in a largely controlled environment and a way to cool off on a summer’s day; however, they can be costly to maintain, leaving municipalities to decide whether or not to keep them open. (Shutterstock.com)

Pools are a sparkling part of summertime, especially for children. And while many cities operate pools, they can be difficult to maintain; however, most cities see value in them when it comes to the entertainment and recreational exercise opportunities they … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation, Uncategorized

Municipalities using lighting to send a positive message

The Municipal Posted on July 10, 2017 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 2, 2023
Big River Crossing, which connects Memphis, Tenn., and West Memphis, Ark., over the Mississippi River, can be lit up to commemorate special events. Here it can be seen lit up like a large American flag for holidays such as Independence Day. (Photo provided by bigrivercrossing.com)

Using lighting to send a message is becoming more prominent in municipalities across the country. Lights can be used as celebration for holidays and to show solidarity with other cities and countries when tragedy strikes such as in France, Belguim … Continue reading →

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Bringing seniors in with interactive programs

The Municipal Posted on May 24, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
The seniors hiking club has been present in the Greensboro community for over 15 years and is one of the most successful clubs at the senior center. (Photo provided)

As the country’s population continues to live longer, more senior citizens try to be active physically and mentally within their communities. Parks, community centers and seniors centers are common areas where seniors go in search of clubs and activities to … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Recreation

City & Town Management | May 2017

The Municipal Posted on April 21, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

Page 10 Editor’s Note: Narrowing priorities: Socioeconomic issues come out on top Page 12 From the Cover: ICC high school program builds a resilient future by training our youth Page 14 ‘World Capitals’: Rochester, Ind. ‘Round Barn Capital of the … Continue reading →

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Township hopes to benefit from a ‘FIT’ force

The Municipal Posted on April 16, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

By JERRY A. ANDREE, manager, Cranberry Township, Pa. A novel fitness initiative, created to benefit local police in this suburban Pennsylvania township, overcame a series of obstacles that for years have impeded the spread of police fitness-oriented programs in municipalities … Continue reading →

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