Outsourcing any public works function can be an economical solution for a municipal government. Utilizing a third-party contractor such as Sweeping Corporation of America for street sweeping and jet-vac service can provide a range of cost saving options for a … Continue reading →
To incorporate or not to incorporate — that is the question. The answer? Not so simple. Hampstead, N.C. has been trying for years to incorporate, according to Suzann Rhodes, FAICP, who has been closely involved with the so-far-unsuccessful endeavor and … Continue reading →
One of the most important tasks for any state department of transportation is to save lives. That’s why road construction and repair is so vital to pretty much every municipality. Yet vehicle-related fatalities are still a major cause of … Continue reading →
STEVENSVILLE, MD November 12, 2019 – Heavy duty vehicle lift leader Stertil-Koni USA today announced that Jim Sylvester, Vice President of Sales, has retired after 21-years of record performance in sales and distributor support. Sylvester joined Stertil-Koni USA Inc. in … Continue reading →
It’s the dead of winter in the middle of a city facing white-out conditions. Streets are clogged with cars parked carelessly at odd angles or left abandoned to the stormy weather. Clumps of snow cover street signs, visibility is low, … Continue reading →
ELYRIA, OHIO – Nov. 11, 2019 – RIDGID® is giving professional contractors a new tool to get jobs done faster and with fabrication-shop quality results. The new RIDGID StrutSlayr™ Strut Shear Head creates clean, square strut cuts free from chips … Continue reading →
The city of Montgomery, Ala., has recently been recognized for its technological advances in becoming a smart city. It began with a collaboration and consultation between technology advocate and entrepreneur Boyd Stephens and Mayor Todd Strange. Their goal was to … Continue reading →
By Denene Williams, MAX USA CORP. In 2019, the American Society of Civil Engineers gave the nation’s infrastructure a D+ grade. The infrastructure referenced on this report card represents the roads and bridges Americans use daily to commute back and … Continue reading →
At its core, the purpose of local government and community-oriented organizations is to assist and serve area residents. Typically, that’s by repaving roads, servicing utilities and ensuring that residents and prospective residents find living within a town or city’s borders … Continue reading →
A career in parks and recreation seemed a natural path for Roswell, Ga.’s, Director of Recreation, Parks, Historic and Cultural Affairs Jeffrey Leatherman. He took the position in Georgia just over a year ago but parks and recreation has … Continue reading →
In a world of so many stresses, park and recreation departments have never been more important, simply by providing citizens and visitors alike with opportunities to take a break and rejuvenate. This is particularly true during the summer months. The … Continue reading →
