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MODEL 272 ROAD DRAG

The Municipal Posted on February 13, 2012 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Model 272 Road Drag

Now, maintaining secondary roads can be done with one easy pass — without the additional costs and expenses of operating a motor grader. This perfect road maintainer from Bonnell eliminates ruts and wash boarding by utilizing six cutting and mixing … Continue reading →

Posted in Snapshots | Tagged blade, bonnell, drag, road

Massive waterline project helps make Garden of the Gods Park more accessible and safer for all

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonSeptember 16, 2025
No4: The inter-garden trails needed to be closed during construction. The department made sure trail closures were communicated to the public and detours were easily visible. (Photo provided by the Garden of the Gods Regional Park and Colorado Springs, Colo., Parks Department)

In Colorado Springs, Colo., the Garden of the Gods Park typically averages between 4.5 million and 5 million visitors and is open year-round. There is only one restroom open year-round. In order to convert the additional seasonal restroom to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged October 2025, parks & enivronmental services

The ‘It’ factor: Author Stephen King enriches Bangor’s literary history

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2025 by Julie YoungSeptember 16, 2025
No1: Here is the iconic William Arnold House on West Broadway Street in Bangor. Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, moved into the Victorian mansion in 1980 after a stint in Colorado and England. The house is still owned by King; however, he spends most of the year in Florida. Although it is not open to tourists, visitors can often be found taking a selfie from the sidewalk. (Photo provided by SK-Tours of Maine)

It is the city that inspired the fictional town of Derry, Maine, where a possessed Paul Bunyan comes to life and attacks Richie Tozier. It is the place where Stan Uris encounters something so terrifyingly horrible at the local standpipe … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged Notable Destinations, October 2025, on the road again

Johnson City reimagined: The story of Walnut Street’s revitalization

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2025 by Danielle LundSeptember 16, 2025
No5: Walkability and suitability for biking were a major component of Johnson City, Tenn.’s, $33-million Walnut Street revitalization project. (Photo provided by Johnson City, Tenn.)

In June, Johnson City, Tenn., marked a major milestone with the near-completion of the Walnut Street revitalization project, a $33-million-effort that has reshaped one of Johnson City’s key corridors. Walnut Street runs from East Tennessee State University into the heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged October 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Land Pride: Cooperative buying 101

The Municipal Posted on October 1, 2025 by The MunicipalSeptember 15, 2025

Dee Warren, Director, Marketing and Sales Operations for Land Pride and Great Plains Make the most of your fleet dollars Managing tighter budgets when everything is going up requires smart choices and sound fiscal management of taxpayer dollars. Purchasing managers … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged cover, features, October 2025, on the cover, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Streetscape project revives Pennsylvania city’s historic beauty

The Municipal Posted on September 27, 2025 by Janet PattersonAugust 29, 2025
No1: The Lebanon Streetscape Project ribbon cutting was in April, achieving a valuable piece of the city’s Downtown Vision Strategy that had first been elaborated in 2010. (Photo provided by Lebanon, Pa.)

As part of a 2016 Economic Development plan, Lebanon officials took on a multi-year project that focused on the lagging downtown area of this city in eastern Pennsylvania. Lebanon Mayor Sherry Capello explained that “the idea for the Streetscape Project … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged crisis management, September 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Somewhere in time: Mackinac Island is a trip to the past

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2025 by Julie YoungAugust 29, 2025
No 1: The Grand Hotel on Mackinac Island, Mich., has been the setting for 1947’s “This Time for Keeps,” starring Esther Williams, as well as the 1980 cult classic “Somewhere in Time,” starring Jane Seymore and Christopher Reeve. (Photos by Julie Young)

It was a genre-bending film that coupled romance with the science fiction concept of time travel. Playwright Richard Collier, played by the late Christopher Reeve, becomes enamored with a photo of Edwardian-era actress Elise McKenna, played by Jane Seymour, and … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged crisis management, Notable Destinations, on the road again, September 2025, The Municipal

Mass casualty exercise helps North Carolina agencies train for emergencies

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonAugust 29, 2025
No1: The October 2024 mass casualty exercise in Elizabeth City, N.C., was a collaboration between Pasquotank-Camden Emergency Management and several other agencies. The planning team used the FEMA Exercise and Evaluation Program framework to guide the exercise. (Photo provided by Pasquotank-Camden Emergency Management)

Planning for the Elizabeth City, N.C., mass casualty exercise began in December 2023 and included collaboration and coordination between multiple different agencies. Local, county and regional partners included Pasquotank-Camden Emergency Management; Elizabeth City Fire Department; Pasquotank County EMS; Elizabeth City … Continue reading →

Posted in crisis management | Tagged crisis management, September 2025, The Municipal

Committed to change: Aspen, Colo., transitions to zero-emission fleet

The Municipal Posted on September 7, 2025 by Julie YoungAugust 29, 2025
No2: The city of Aspen is the 11th Colorado community to be named a GoEV city and become part of a coalition of Colorado-based cities and counties committed to achieving the transition to 100% electric and zero-emission vehicles by 2050. (Photo provided by Aspen, Colo.)

As part of a decades-long commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the city of Aspen, Colo., is transitioning its fleet to electric and zero-emission vehicles. In 2021, Aspen adopted ambitious, science-based targets that called for a 63% reduction in emissions … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged crisis management, fleet service, September 2025, The Municipal

Surviving the storms: Pinellas County, Fla., completes hurricane cleanup

The Municipal Posted on August 28, 2025 by Julie YoungJuly 18, 2025
No3: Pinellas County workers clear sand along Gulf Boulevard after Hurricane Helene. (Photo provided by Pinellas County, Fla.)

When hurricanes Helene and Milton hit the state of Florida last fall, residents in the unincorporated areas of Pinellas County braced for the storms’ impact and the resulting damage. Like snowflakes, no two hurricanes are exactly alike, and neither is … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged August 2025, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Recycling events help Renton, Wash., move forward with zero-waste plan

The Municipal Posted on August 24, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonJuly 18, 2025
No:1 Recycling events are funded through the King County Waste Reduction and Recycling grant so that drop-offs are free, except for a small charge for mattresses and box springs. Last year alone, the recycling events collected over 24 tons of solid waste from over 900 vehicles. (Photo provided by the Renton, Wash., Public Works Department)

In 1990, the city of Renton, Wash., began its future in recycling collection by holding a collection event for metal, tires and oil. Today, the city holds recycling events three times a year for King County residents, with each event … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged August 2025, The Municipal, waste & recycling

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