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Home→Tags october 2020

Tag Archives: october 2020

Largest Ouija Board – Salem, Massachusetts

The Municipal Posted on November 24, 2020 by Ray BaloghNovember 24, 2020
ouija

If the standard Ouija session involves hushed questions whispered in a darkened seance room, Rick “Ormortis” Schreck’s record-breaking rendition of the talking board game is the otherworldly communication equivalent of shouting through a bullhorn with the volume pegged to the … Continue reading →

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Unique roundabout is the first of its kind in Georgia

The Municipal Posted on November 18, 2020 by Andrew MentockNovember 18, 2020
roundabout

Since the early 1990s, thousands of roundabouts have popped up across the United States, creating free-flowing traffic at intersections once plagued by frequent congestion during rush hour. Many Americans still seem to oppose the circular intersection — perhaps due to its European … Continue reading →

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Mow-to-own properties: Saving cities money and pleasing residents

The Municipal Posted on November 10, 2020 by Barb SieminskiNovember 10, 2020
residents

Ever driven by an overgrown, weed-filled, debris-strewn vacant lot and thought, “That field’s a huge blight on our neighborhood. Wish I could afford it; I’d buy it and really fix it up.” Well, in Akron, Ohio; Memphis, Tenn.; Beatrice, Neb.; … Continue reading →

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Worldwide event gets cities counting

The Municipal Posted on November 6, 2020 by Amanda DemsterNovember 6, 2020
cities

Cities worldwide are going wild for an annual event that encourages residents to get out and document nature. The City Nature Challenge has taken place every spring since 2016. According to organizers Alison Young, California Academy of Sciences, and Lila … Continue reading →

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Fleeting experience: Madison’s high school apprentice program is a hit

The Municipal Posted on October 31, 2020 by Julie YoungOctober 30, 2020
apprentice

It’s not a typical job for a high school student, but Madison, Wis.’s, fleet service apprentice program is not a typical entry-level job opportunity. It is a chance for students to broaden their skill set while deepening and diversifying the … Continue reading →

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Benefits of sustainable landscapes for city parks

The Municipal Posted on October 27, 2020 by Denise FedorowOctober 27, 2020
parks

Landscapes are all around our cities, whether they’re outside a home, storefront, manufacturing facility or in municipal parks. The trend toward sustainable parks has been growing over the last 20 years and continues to grow as environmental concerns move to … Continue reading →

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Crestwood Fire Department uses technology to protect firefighters, citizens

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2020 by Maggie KenworthyOctober 19, 2020
fire

Despite a smaller population of around 11,000 residents, Crestwood, Mo., is taking great strides to make sure the local fire department stays up to date with the latest technology. Crestwood Fire Chief Lou Hecht has brought on two new technologically … Continue reading →

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Robert’s Lake eco-recreation station continues to realize new learning opportunities

The Municipal Posted on October 13, 2020 by Nicholette CarlsonOctober 13, 2020
learning

The city of Seaside, Calif., was awarded a Building Better Communities grant in 2017 to create the Robert’s Lake eco-recreation station complete with play equipment and an outdoor classroom. The city partnered with multiple groups and agencies to make the … Continue reading →

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Hallett strives to provide robust recreational offerings for her small town

The Municipal Posted on October 9, 2020 by Lauren CaggianoOctober 9, 2020
hallett

Easton, Maine, may be a small town, but its recreation department’s programming is robust by most standards. That’s due in large part to the leadership of its director Hillary Hallett, who’s been at the helm for the past 18 years. … Continue reading →

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Parks departments go virtual to keep residents moving

The Municipal Posted on October 5, 2020 by Amanda DemsterOctober 5, 2020
parks

This year has not gone as planned, with countless events nationwide cancelling in light of the global COVID-19 pandemic. Among these are annual concerts, 5Ks, marathons and a seemingly endless list of other annual happenings. With this in mind, parks … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged cedar rapids, indiana, iowa, mishawaka, muscatine, october 2020, parks, parks & environmental services, The Municipal | Leave a reply

Make roadside maintenance a breeze

The Municipal Posted on October 1, 2020 by Dee WarrenOctober 1, 2020
maintenance

Overgrown vegetation limits visibility, hides potential hazards and makes right-of-way maintenance a pivotal function for municipalities. Whether the overgrowth blocks the view of traffic signs and signals, vehicles and cyclists, or people and animals, maintaining vegetation in a right-of-way is … Continue reading →

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