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Tag Archives: October 2025

Massive waterline project helps make Garden of the Gods Park more accessible and safer for all

The Municipal Posted on October 21, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonSeptember 16, 2025
No4: The inter-garden trails needed to be closed during construction. The department made sure trail closures were communicated to the public and detours were easily visible. (Photo provided by the Garden of the Gods Regional Park and Colorado Springs, Colo., Parks Department)

In Colorado Springs, Colo., the Garden of the Gods Park typically averages between 4.5 million and 5 million visitors and is open year-round. There is only one restroom open year-round. In order to convert the additional seasonal restroom to a … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged October 2025, parks & enivronmental services

The ‘It’ factor: Author Stephen King enriches Bangor’s literary history

The Municipal Posted on October 19, 2025 by Julie YoungSeptember 16, 2025
No1: Here is the iconic William Arnold House on West Broadway Street in Bangor. Stephen King and his wife, Tabitha, moved into the Victorian mansion in 1980 after a stint in Colorado and England. The house is still owned by King; however, he spends most of the year in Florida. Although it is not open to tourists, visitors can often be found taking a selfie from the sidewalk. (Photo provided by SK-Tours of Maine)

It is the city that inspired the fictional town of Derry, Maine, where a possessed Paul Bunyan comes to life and attacks Richie Tozier. It is the place where Stan Uris encounters something so terrifyingly horrible at the local standpipe … Continue reading →

Posted in On the Road Again | Tagged Notable Destinations, October 2025, on the road again

Keys to Community is a win-win for Ontario, Calif., residents and community

The Municipal Posted on October 17, 2025 by The MunicipalSeptember 16, 2025
No3: Community members embrace music during a summer concert at Ontario Town Square. The public space includes lawn areas for spectator seating, a children’s tot lot, a palm court area, a rose garden and conservation landscaping. (Photo provided by Ontario, Calif.)

In 2023, a resident satisfaction survey in Ontario, Calif., revealed the Top 5 most serious issues perceived by residents, with the No. 1 issue being homelessness. It also listed the lowest three services ranked by satisfaction, with those being addressing … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged municipal management, October 2025, The Municipal

Johnson City reimagined: The story of Walnut Street’s revitalization

The Municipal Posted on October 15, 2025 by Danielle LundSeptember 16, 2025
No5: Walkability and suitability for biking were a major component of Johnson City, Tenn.’s, $33-million Walnut Street revitalization project. (Photo provided by Johnson City, Tenn.)

In June, Johnson City, Tenn., marked a major milestone with the near-completion of the Walnut Street revitalization project, a $33-million-effort that has reshaped one of Johnson City’s key corridors. Walnut Street runs from East Tennessee State University into the heart … Continue reading →

Posted in Streets, Highways, & Bridges | Tagged October 2025, streets highways & bridges, The Municipal

Hydrant parties provide free summer fun for Rapid City residents

The Municipal Posted on October 13, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonSeptember 16, 2025
No1: The city’s hydrant parties have been happening for three years now. In the first year, there were three events. The second year had two because of inclement weather. In 2025, there will only be one event because of inclement weather. (Photo provided by the Rapid City, S.D., Parks and Recreation Department)

Hydrant parties have been seen throughout South Dakota as a great way to connect with the community. When Lindsey Myers, Rapid City, S.D., Parks and Recreation specialist, was looking for new events that had never been done or had not … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged October 2025, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Follow the fun: Des Moines Park-N-Play program is a hit with residents

The Municipal Posted on October 11, 2025 by Julie YoungSeptember 15, 2025
No1: The Park-N-Play program sponsored by the Des Moines Parks and Recreation department brings smiles to every participant. This group of kids poses in front of the van that brings park programming to them in areas where the local park does not have these resources. (Photo provided by Des Moines, Iowa, Parks and Recreation)

Des Moines, Iowa’s, mobile recreational vehicle may not be an ice cream truck, but it has the same Pied Piper appeal. When the Park-N-Play van pulls up to a park or a schoolyard, families know that a good time will … Continue reading →

Posted in Parks & Environmental Services | Tagged October 2025, parks & enivronmental services, The Municipal

Top Ten: Park it – Best recreational spaces

The Municipal Posted on October 9, 2025 by The MunicipalSeptember 15, 2025

Shouldn’t everyone have access to constructive outdoor activities, no matter where they live? The Trust for Public Land thinks so. The organization has created parks across the country for use by local communities so that Americans of all colors, creeds … Continue reading →

Posted in The Municipal Top 10 | Tagged October 2025, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, The municipal top 10, top 10

Excess vegetative waste leads to free mulch program

The Municipal Posted on October 7, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonSeptember 15, 2025
No2: When the mulch program first began with the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority in Charlottesville, Va., vegetative waste would be turned into mulch and sold for $30 a ton. As more and more vegetative waste began to come in, there began to be giveaways until it became a totally free program. (Photo provided by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority)

Residents of Charlottesville, Va., are able to take advantage of a free mulch program offered by the Rivanna Solid Waste Authority. The program started as a way for residents to reuse the tons of vegetation collected each year, which benefited … Continue reading →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged October 2025, parks & environmental services, The Municipal, waste & recycling

Smart water management transforms Sandy, Ore., operations and cuts water loss by over 30%

The Municipal Posted on October 5, 2025 by The MunicipalSeptember 15, 2025
No1: Lowering a Singer valve. (Photos provided by Mueller Water Products)

By Malay Patel, Senior Manager, Capital Projects for Mueller Water Products Sandy, Ore., may be a small city with just 4,200 water service connections, but it faces the same challenges as much larger municipalities: aging infrastructure, limited staffing and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Company Profile | Tagged company profile, October 2025, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

Boise offers Youth Firesetting Intervention Program

The Municipal Posted on October 3, 2025 by Julie YoungSeptember 15, 2025
No2: Children under 18 account for nearly 50% of all arson arrests in the United States. Mitigating youth fire setting behavior is the goal of a successful intervention program in Boise, Idaho. (Shutterstock.com)

Curiosity about fire is a natural part of childhood, but when that curiosity leads to fire setting behavior, it becomes a serious concern. Unfortunately, children under 18 account for nearly 50% of all arson arrests in the United States, which … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged October 2025, parks & environmental services, public safety, The Municipal

Land Pride: Cooperative buying 101

The Municipal Posted on October 1, 2025 by The MunicipalSeptember 15, 2025

Dee Warren, Director, Marketing and Sales Operations for Land Pride and Great Plains Make the most of your fleet dollars Managing tighter budgets when everything is going up requires smart choices and sound fiscal management of taxpayer dollars. Purchasing managers … Continue reading →

Posted in Featured Articles, On the cover | Tagged cover, features, October 2025, on the cover, parks & environmental services, The Municipal

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