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Barko Launches Purpose-Built 270B Logging Processor

The Municipal Posted on November 2, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

SUPERIOR, Wisc. – The Barko 270B processor is purpose-built for its application, providing several performance advantages over equipment commonly used for processing jobs. Offering exceptional horsepower, swing torque and tractive effort, the 270B features a dangle head boom configuration for … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

Snowfighting prep is a yearlong endeavor

The Municipal Posted on October 25, 2017 by Andrew MentockAugust 2, 2023
The ability to clean up aft er a snowstorm requires yearlong preparation to ensure every piece of equipment is in tip-top shape, from major repairs and preventative maintenance to securing media contacts and setting up weather contacts. (Photo provided)

With winter around the corner, it’s time for drivers to prepare for icy roads and snowy conditions. This includes ordering snow tires, dusting off that old window scraper and finding a warm hat. Some may think that October is too … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets & Snow

ClearSpan Unveils New Time-Saving Product Line

The Municipal Posted on October 4, 2017 by The MunicipalAugust 2, 2023

ClearSpan announced a new line of Pre-Engineered Buildings today. Last week the company said that time was running out for customers looking to install a building before winter, but this new line of buildings will help more customers complete their … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release

Farmington Hills sees savings in brine production

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2017 by Denise FedorowAugust 2, 2023

Even before rock salt prices got, well, saltier, officials in the city of Farmington Hills, Mich., looked for a way to reduce costs by starting their own municipal brine production facility. Mr. Kevin McCarthy, superintendent of the Department of Public … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets & Snow | Tagged brine, salt, september, snow, streets, streets & snow, The Municipal

Strategic improvements, stronger future: Huntington, W.Va., named ‘America’s Best Community’

The Municipal Posted on September 17, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023
Huntington, W.Va., was announced as the grand prize winner on April 19 in Denver; its community leadership team was brought onto the stage to receive the ceremonial check for $3 million. (Photo provided)

When city leaders in Huntington, W.Va., first learned about the “America’s Best Community” competition, they thought it would provide them with the perfect opportunity to envision a stronger future for their constituents and to create the strategy that would turn … Continue reading →

Posted in Town Profile

Huntington, W.Va., named ‘America’s Best Community’

The Municipal Posted on September 15, 2017 by Julie YoungAugust 2, 2023

When city leaders in Huntington, W.Va., first learned about the “America’s Best Community” competition, they thought it would provide them with the perfect opportunity to envision a stronger future for their constituents and to create the strategy that would turn … Continue reading →

Posted in Going Green | Tagged going green, huntington, huntington west virginia, The Municipal, west virginia

Snow roadeos provide opportunity for training and preparation for winter

The Municipal Posted on August 23, 2017 by Barb SieminskiAugust 2, 2023
Pictured is snowplow operator training. Notice the truck has a wing on. Wiese said, “Our plow roadeo truck has no wing and two participants. As we move into future roadeos, we may incorporate wings to the trucks and only have the driver in truck during the course. That is more real-to-life plowing for snowfighters.” (Photo provided by West Des Moines, Iowa)

Public works departments across the country hold annual roadeo competitions where snow removal equipment operators participate in a challenging obstacle course to prepare and train them for the upcoming winter’s onslaught. Even in warm-weather states, similar competitions are held for … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets & Snow

Building resiliency in communities through utilities

The Municipal Posted on July 6, 2017 by Elisa WalkerAugust 2, 2023
St. Cloud, Minn., has invested heavily in renewable, resilient technologies since building its hydroelectric generation facility in 1988 and continues to do so. (Photo provided)

Unpredıctable extreme weather has become normal in the world, which is why municipalities have started taking the initiative to make their utilities — including electricity, water and wastewater — more resilient in retaliation, especially since outages can last for weeks … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works

BOSS Introduces a Revolutionary Ice Management System

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

New QuickCube™ Product Drives Efficiency by Combining On-Site Salt Storage and Spreading Iron Mountain, Mich. (June 19, 2017) — BOSS Snowplow is introducing a unique new skid-steer-based salting system designed to improve contractor profitability, decrease operational costs and improve reaction … Continue reading →

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Biosolids dryer demo exceeds Kinston’s expectations

The Municipal Posted on June 11, 2017 by Catey TraylorAugust 2, 2023
Once its biosolids dryer is in place, Kinston calculates that the expenses for the biosolids dryer in the fi rst 10 years will be within $20,000 of what it currently pays. Aft er that period, the city could see an annual savings of almost $200,000 per year. (Photo provided)

Kinston, N.C.’s, City Council approved at the beginning of the year an ordinance to begin utilizing a biosolids dryer in the city’s wastewater treatment process. Typically, the end result of a city’s wastewater treatment process is an environmentally safe byproduct … Continue reading →

Posted in Utilities, Wastewater Management

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

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