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Snow and ice removal awareness

The Municipal Posted on November 30, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
CEO, Snow and Ice Management Association Inc.

In most cases snow and ice service providers operate as an invisible industry. Winter storms occur at any and all times, with the public’s main concern being that their local streets, highways or work parking lots have been serviced to … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged ice, industry, management, private, service, snow, storms, winter

Which way to Santa Claus?

The Municipal Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jodi MarlinAugust 2, 2023
Building on the town’s inherent tourism potential, Santa Claus Mayor Al Lewis recently spearheaded the construction of a new community center and a museum, pictured. (Photos provided)

This month, more than a few parents will tell their children that one of the holiday’s most famous personalities is at the North Pole making toys and checking a list to see who was naughty and who was nice. But … Continue reading →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged christmas, claus, fort, lewis, local, people, santa, town

Collaborative and under-budget: QBS projects

The Municipal Posted on November 21, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Jerry Holder

Qualifications based selection is a method for procuring professional services based on demonstrated competence and qualifications at a negotiated fair and reasonable price. Projects administered by a federal, state or local agency that uses federal funds typically follow the Brooks … Continue reading →

Posted in Building Projects, Funding & Finances | Tagged construction, design, professional, project, services, work

Like a rock – An innovative alternative in concrete

The Municipal Posted on November 20, 2013 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
New cloth and canvas products are changing the approach to difficult concrete-laying locations. (Photo provided)

Imagine being able to use concrete on slopes, in water and on other hard-to-reach places without molds, heavy equipment or the need for additional manpower. Concrete fabric products make it possible, and they’re changing the way municipalities approach concrete application. … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged area, bulk, cloth, concrete, fabric, feet, foot, square

NAFA Opens Submissions For 2014 Fleet Excellence Awards

The Municipal Posted on November 19, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

(NOVEMBER 15, 2013 — PRINCETON, NJ) – For decades, fleet managers watched events like the Academy Awards and wished they had an industry award of their own; one that recognized the most significant achievements, innovative ideas, and best practices of … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged association, award, awards, fleet, management, nafa, professionals, submission

Economic development top priority in 2014

The Municipal Posted on November 15, 2013 by Phoebe MuthartAugust 2, 2023
The city of Staunton, Va., is focusing on several issues in 2014. Economic development and tourism top the list. (Photo provided by Warren Faught)

The new year brings dreams of hopes, challenges and priorities. Many cities are working on major projects, and all are trying to make due with the budgets that they have to work with. In Staunton, Va., City Manager Stephen Owen … Continue reading →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged 2014, budget, city, development, economic, square

CONDUX INTERNATIONAL INTRODUCES THE TURBOSLITTER PIPE SPLITTING TOOL

The Municipal Posted on November 14, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
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CONDUX INTERNATIONAL INTRODUCES THE TURBOSLITTER PIPE SPLITTING TOOL   MANKATO, Minn. – Condux International recently unveiled the TurboSlitter™ pipe splitting tool. Available in two models, pneumatically powered and cordless drill attachment, the TurboSlitter quickly cuts through HDPE ductwork saving time … Continue reading →

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How cure-in-place pipe preserves the historic

The Municipal Posted on November 14, 2013 by Drema DrudgeAugust 2, 2023
First used in the 1970s, CIPP is suitable for most municipal pipe repairs and is ideally suited to preserving or restoring historic buildings and sites like this one in Decatur, Ill. (Photo provided by Insituform)

During 1993 Mankato, Minn., experienced a flood. A big one. It was discovered during the event that that River Front Drive’s storm sewer lines, which run under the street, were compromised. Among the sites threatened by this instability was a … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation, Wastewater Management | Tagged brick, cipp, historic, pipe, sewer, streets, traffic, water

CURTIS INDUSTRIES ANNOUNCES NEW HIRES FOR BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND MARKETING

The Municipal Posted on November 7, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Mark Manno

Worcester, MA, October 31, 2013—Curtis Industries LLC, manufacturer of cabs, enclosures, attachments, and accessories for compact vehicles including tractors, golf cars, and utility vehicles, has added two employees as part of its ongoing strategy to strengthen business development and communication … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged business, curtis, customer, dealer, development, industries, marketing, vehicles

Stopping Distances Part 2

The Municipal Posted on November 5, 2013 by Chris DalyAugust 2, 2023
On a rainy day with a wet road, total stopping distance can increase to as much as 510 feet for a vehicle traveling at 55 mph. That’s likely to be more distance than you have at your disposal. (Shutterstock photo)

In our last article we discussed the steps involved in bringing a speeding vehicle to a stop. This complex process includes the time and distance necessary to perceive and react to a hazard, followed by the time and distance necessary … Continue reading →

Posted in Transportation | Tagged distance, feet, fps, mph, time, vehicle

Meeting federal retroreflectivity guidelines before the cutoff

The Municipal Posted on October 18, 2013 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023
Signs like this one will have to be put out of commission when the second deadline for the federal retroreflectivity requirements comes in 2015.

Across the nation, municipalities of all shapes and sizes are checking their signs — from hazard signs to stop signs — to make sure they meet new U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration retroreflectivity requirements, which went into effect … Continue reading →

Posted in Technology | Tagged city, conrad, methods, municipalities, retroreflectivity, sign, signs

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