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Mental health initiative gains ground in fire service

The Municipal Posted on March 20, 2025 by Lauren CaggianoFebruary 25, 2025
Image of tired fireman sitting on floor near fire truck (shutterstock)

First responders are frontline heroes, ready to do whatever it takes to protect lives and property. However, behind their acts of courage are men and women who strive to ensure their teams are not only prepared but also supported in … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Safety | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, public safety, The Municipal

Industrial Odor Control: Practical Solutions for Manhole Odor Control and Inflow Prevention

The Municipal Posted on March 19, 2025 by The MunicipalMarch 19, 2025

Practical Solutions for Manhole Odor Control and Inflow Prevention Municipal Department of Public Works (DPW) administrators and managers face ongoing challenges in maintaining sewer infrastructure, including odor control and stormwater inflow prevention. Industrial Odor Control offers specialized products designed to … Continue reading →

Posted in Press Release, Products | Tagged April 2025, March 2025, press release, public safety, The Municipal

Relocation assistance helps with labor shortage

The Municipal Posted on March 18, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
The city of Hazelwood, Mo., has teamed up with Missouri One Start in a relocation assistance program to attract employees to the city. Hazelwood companies can receive up to $3,500 from Missouri One Start for any non-Missouri resident who relocates to work at a Hazelwood company as well as a matching amount from the city. (Photo provided by the city of Hazelwood, Mo.)

In order to help Hazelwood businesses attract employees, the Missouri city has started an incentivized relocation assistance program.           After beginning in his position as assistant city manager in June 2022, David Leezer heard from local employers about labor shortage … Continue reading →

Posted in Municipal Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, municipal management, The Municipal

Gainesville adopts RTS zero emission plan: receives federal grants to move goals forward

The Municipal Posted on March 16, 2025 by Denise FedorowFebruary 25, 2025
No1: Electric buses in Gainesville stand ready to hit the road. The city has a plan to be nearly 100% electric vehicles by 2045. (Photo provided by Gainesville, Fla.)

In January, Gainesville, Fla., City Commission adopted the city’s first Climate Resiliency Plan and RTS Zero Emission Transition Plan. City of Gainesville’s Chief Resilience Officer Dan Zhu said the plan includes 10 chapters, the first one and the most actionable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Dial-A-Ride program in Midland, Mich., provides alternative to public transportation

The Municipal Posted on March 14, 2025 by Nicholette CarlsonFebruary 25, 2025
Midland, Mich., has been using its Dial-A-Ride program as an alternative to public transportation for the last 50 years. Anyone can request a ride simply by calling the number. Rides can be ordered up to 30 days in advance, and most of the time same day rides can be accommodated. Many residents appreciate the freedom and affordability it allows them. (Photo provided by the city of Midland, Mich.)

Last year Midland, Mich., celebrated 50 years with the city’s Dial-A-Ride program. This program allows residents to call for curb to curb transportation within the parameters of the city. The program can be used by anyone in Midland from school-aged … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

WOOD WASTE PROCESSING: UNLOCKING NEW REVENUE STREAMS

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2025 by The MunicipalMarch 12, 2025

Processing wood waste is no longer just about saving landfill space — it’s becoming a revenue stream for many organizations. High speed grinders and low speed shredders are transforming how facilities manage wood waste, creating opportunities beyond volume reduction. The growing market … Continue reading →

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Cohort experience helps Sedona with electrification

The Municipal Posted on March 12, 2025 by Janet PattersonFebruary 25, 2025
No2: The city of Sedona, Ariz., has a goal of converting all municipal passenger vehicles to zero emissions by 2030. This, through the use of electric vehicles and electric vehicle charging stations.

Best known for the red sandstone rocks that have provided the backdrop for everything from early 20th century Western movies to spiritual retreats to hiking and biking trails, Sedona, Ariz., is working to make a mark in building a notable … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Warwick pairs rich history with forward-thinking development

The Municipal Posted on March 10, 2025 by Danielle LundFebruary 25, 2025
No2: Warwick Lighthouse is one historic landmark in Warwick, R.I. It was built in 1827 and a dwelling was added in 1932. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988. (Wangkun Jia/Shutterstock.com)

Settled along the coastline of Narragansett Bay, Warwick, R.I., is a city that blends its historical significance with modern-day growth. As the second-largest city in the Ocean State, Warwick offers a rich history, community charm and forward-thinking development. From its … Continue reading →

Posted in City Profile | Tagged city profile, fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

Top Ten: Best cities to find a job

The Municipal Posted on March 8, 2025 by The MunicipalMarch 12, 2025

Good employees are hard to find. Unemployment remains at historic lows, and the pool of potential staff members with specific municipal and industrial skill sets is at a premium – which increases compensation and benefit costs.           Recently, WalletHub compared … Continue reading →

Posted in The Municipal Top 10, Top Ten | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal, The municipal top 10, top ten

Citizens of Rochester embrace improvements along the Genesee riverfront

The Municipal Posted on March 6, 2025 by Jennifer BartonFebruary 25, 2025
No1: A sidewalk design designates the heart of North Star Commons, a riverwalk park along the Genesee River in Rochester, N.Y. The park was developed as part of the West River Wall improvement project, named the 2024 Public Works Project of the Year by the American Public Works Association. (Photo provided by Rochester, N.Y.)

In the 1800s, rivers and waterways were vital to the success of newly established cities in the United States. Rivers provided a means of power and transportation, so towns sprung up where that resource was available. With the construction of … Continue reading →

Posted in Public Works | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, public works, The Municipal

Bigger and better: Larimer County opens new fleet services campus

The Municipal Posted on March 4, 2025 by Julie YoungFebruary 25, 2025
No1: The new Larimer County Fleet Services Building officially opened in November 2024. (Photo provided by Larimer County, Colo.)

After years of planning to replace a small, decades-old facility, Larimer County, Colo., celebrated the grand opening of its new fleet services campus on Nov. 1, 2024, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Located at 614 Vine Drive between Fort Collins and … Continue reading →

Posted in Fleet Service & Management | Tagged fleet service & management, March 2025, The Municipal

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