“Water, water everywhere nor any drop to drink” are perhaps the most quoted words from English poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s immortal “Rime of the Ancient Mariner.” This precious life-giving liquid is essential to our health and well-being — so much so that … Continue reading →
Whether we like it or not, winter is on its way and Bonnell Industries can help you prepare. Good plow maintenance is key to making your equipment last longer and work harder. Installing Curb Shoes and Cutting Edges will help … Continue reading →
ASBURY, N.J. (June 16, 2020) – Since becoming available through direct sales and online channels in 2014, The Fuel Ox has amassed numerous testimonials from trucking, marine and heavy equipment operators about substantially improved fuel economy and reduced emissions. Results … Continue reading →
(Chico, CA) – Transfer Flow has introduced the only 50-state legal gasoline replacement fuel tank system for Ford F-150 pickups. The 45-gallon high-capacity midship tank is engineered for 2018—20 gasoline Ford F-150 SuperCrew pickups with 5 1/2 and 6 1/2 … Continue reading →
We can thank the Germans who in the 1930s gave rise to a new word: Verkehrsberuhigung, literally translating to traffic calming. This practice protected residential areas from through traffic by means of speed bumps, narrower roads, physical design, traffic control … Continue reading →
While water is often taken for granted by the average consumer, members of public works departments know the immense value water has to a community and there is a finite amount available in a given year. For decades, municipalities have … Continue reading →
If there’s one thing cities are proud of, it is their barbecue. Apartmentguide.com decided to examine nearly 6,300 cities with at least one barbecue restaurant. The site states, “We then calculated the percentage of barbecue establishments to the total number … Continue reading →
Nanaimo, B.C., Canada — VMAC is being recognized as one of the Best Workplaces in Canada, joining the top 50 organizations in the nation. To be eligible for the Best Workplaces in Canada list, organizations must be Great Place … Continue reading →
Princeton, N.J. — NAFA Fleet Management Association announced Bill Schankel, CAE, as its new chief executive officer. Schankel has served as NAFA’s interim CEO since August 2019. He joined the organization in September 2017 as NAFA’s chief of staff … Continue reading →
Tom Sanders said one of the things he enjoys most about being the director of public works for the city of Moberly, Mo., is the diversity his job brings. “I run across something different every day,” he said. “A large … Continue reading →
People asking for money on the streets of cities and towns goes way back. Some reports state the term “panhandling” seemingly originated in the ’30s when people from the Oklahoma/Texas panhandle migrated to California to escape the Dust Bowl, often … Continue reading →
