Billings, MT — 8.17.25— Mark Rite Lines Equipment Company is pleased to announce that they have been selected as an awarded supplier for the Road & Maintenance contract for Sourcewell. Contract 050625-MAR is now available for use by all public … Continue reading →
For anyone who hasn’t heard the term “pickleheads,” it isn’t the same as Jimmy Buffett’s “parrotheads.” But people can certainly claim to be both – at different times and places, of course. Pickleheads are a part of a growing movement … Continue reading →
In August 2017, Jes Foster joined the city of Asheville, N.C., as the sanitation division manager – a position that is also known as the solid waste manager – in the public works department. She manages a full-time staff of … Continue reading →
Located 100 miles north of St. Louis along the shores of the Mississippi, Hannibal, Mo., has a storied history. The former stomping grounds of American humorist Mark Twain, Hannibal is the town that inspired two of the most beloved characters … Continue reading →
In a proud moment for the city of Miami Beach, Fla., the public works department has received two coveted Project of the Year awards from the Florida Chapter of the American Public Works Association, highlighting its innovative approach to infrastructure … Continue reading →
When winter weather rolls in, cities and counties across North America brace for logistical challenges that can stretch resources and budgets to their limits. But for a growing number of cities, counties and states, Frost Solutions’ Mini-Weather Station is changing … Continue reading →
Recently the city of San Pablo, Calif., was recognized by the northern California chapter of the American Public Works Association for multiple sustainability projects with the Exceptional Performance in Sustainable Practices Award. These projects span a variety of efforts, including … Continue reading →
When a devastating ice storm hit Salem, Ore., in February 2021, the city’s public works department didn’t rely solely on their boots being on the ground. Instead, it launched drones into the sky. These small, agile aircraft provided a sweeping … Continue reading →
Small business owners in Jackson, Mich., are getting help from a program that allows them to open their new enterprise while still working on code compliance for their building. Recognizing the barriers that can hinder entrepreneurs from successfully launching ventures … Continue reading →
Pasco, Wash., Public Works Department has had a busy couple of years with projects in water, wastewater and streets, and it has received national and state recognition for a couple of its projects. Director of Public Works Maria Serra shared … Continue reading →
It is the most popular tourist attraction in Key West, Fla. – a stately, 3,264-square-foot Spanish colonial mansion at 907 Whitehead St. that is as storied as the man who once called the property home: American Pulitzer Prize-winning author Ernest … Continue reading →
