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Rural communities keep the water flowing

The Municipal Posted on February 24, 2023 by Dani MessickFebruary 24, 2023
water

How does a small city handle routine water system maintenance? City Engineer and Public Works Director for the city of Kimberly Brian Reed said his city is always working on something. “Most if not all small communities struggle with providing … Continue reading →

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Cities step up to help homeowners with sidewalk repairs

The Municipal Posted on January 26, 2023 by Julie YoungJanuary 26, 2023
sidewalk

Cracked, crumbling and uneven sidewalks are not only a neighborhood eyesore — they are also a safety hazard. However, when a repair is required, property owners are often surprised to learn that they are responsible for the public pathways that … Continue reading →

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Art brings Salem, Oregon’s, streets and buildings alive

The Municipal Posted on January 21, 2023 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxJanuary 20, 2023
oregon

Murals have been a “thing” since the days of cave painting. The earliest known one was discovered, still pristine, in the Chauvet cave in France and determined to be 45,500 years old. Used to express feelings, share messages, mark occasions … Continue reading →

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NCRWA apprenticeship program seeks to replenish retirees in the wastewater field

The Municipal Posted on January 16, 2023 by Nicholette CarlsonJanuary 16, 2023
wastewater

Five or six years ago, the National Rural Water Association realized that approximately 50% of its wastewater employees would be retiring in just a few years. With this knowledge, the North Carolina Rural Water Association began developing and putting together … Continue reading →

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Cities explore remote work post-COVID

The Municipal Posted on January 9, 2023 by Denise FedorowJanuary 9, 2023
covid

During the height of COVID-19, many of us learned we could continue working from our homes — even late-night TV hosts — with today’s technology. Zoom calls and meetings with the constant reminder “you’re on mute” became daily or weekly … Continue reading →

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Five case studies in effective salt storage facilities

The Municipal Posted on January 1, 2023 by Greystone ConstructionJanuary 5, 2023
storage facilities

Five public works departments share their insight into working with fabric building expert Greystone Construction in the design and construction of safe, efficient and cost-effective salt storage facilities. “Across the USA, we are trusted by municipalities, DOTs, and private firms … Continue reading →

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A Colorado municipality is leading the charge in sustainability

The Municipal Posted on January 21, 2022 by Lauren CaggianoJanuary 21, 2022
sustainability

A global pandemic couldn’t keep the city of Arvada, Colo., from reaching its sustainability goals. In partnership with Ameresco, the municipality recently announced the energy conservation and renewable energy project. Ameresco is an independent provider of comprehensive services, energy efficiency, … Continue reading →

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Xeriscape Demonstration Garden designed to open minds to desert landscaping

The Municipal Posted on January 17, 2022 by Dani MessickJanuary 17, 2022
xeriscape

A central Arizona city is fitting its focus onto the acceptance of the natural landscape it was gifted. As part of that focus, it is teaching its residents to appreciate it, too. Surprise, Ariz., broke ground on a community Xeriscape … Continue reading →

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Winter is here: Cities strive to solve seasonal shortages

The Municipal Posted on January 13, 2022 by Julie YoungJanuary 13, 2022
seasonal

Each year, municipalities across the nation spend months planning to clear the snow from their streets. Not only do they need to have their equipment and supplies ready to go the moment the flurries begin to fly, but they also … Continue reading →

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West Hollywood adopted layered pandemic approach

The Municipal Posted on January 3, 2022 by Beth Anne Brink-CoxJanuary 3, 2022
pandemic

By now, it seems as if the COVID-19 pandemic has been with us forever, and still no end in sight. Cities across the nation have dealt with it in a myriad of ways, sometimes changing policies and practices almost continually, … Continue reading →

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Insights into a successful salt storage project

The Municipal Posted on January 1, 2022 by Greystone ConstructionAugust 1, 2022
salt storage

Lake County, Ohio, engineer James Gills needed to replace an old, deteriorating salt dome. “We had a teepee-shaped structure built in the mid-70s, and it only had a 900-ton road salt storage capacity. Lake County is in the strongest part … Continue reading →

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