KNOX ROSS | Guest columnist Mayor, Pelahatchie, Miss. Pelahatchie, Miss., a small town of 1,500 located in the Jackson urbanized area, faces a situation that many other small towns on the periphery of the urban growth pattern face: that is, … Continue reading →
Founded in 1562, Port Royal, S.C., is believed by some scholars to be the origin of European settlement in the New World. The Spanish first landed in the area around 1514. While the town does not have a continual settlement … Continue reading →
Avon, CT Challenge – Storage Solution – Hercules Truss Arch Building Size – 72′ wide x 84′ long Application – Road salt & equipment storage When winter weather strikes, municipalities near and far depend on an abundant supply of road … Continue reading →
During February, romance is a powerful tourist draw. Does your city have a reputation as a “love”-ly destination? Check out five places that invite cozy rendezvous. 1. Charlotte Harbor, Fla., and the Gulf Islands Visit Florida’s Southwest Gulf coast. The … Continue reading →
Living in a town named for the jolliest time of the year sometimes imparts a measure of magical persuasion, as U.S. Postmaster Don Spiares discovered when he moved to Noel, Mo. “I was a little Scrooge-ish when I first came … Continue reading →
This month, more than a few parents will tell their children that one of the holiday’s most famous personalities is at the North Pole making toys and checking a list to see who was naughty and who was nice. But … Continue reading →
They are the communities that spark the imagination and serve as a backdrop to the stories that shape our lives. One minute they are no different than any other small town, and then seemingly overnight, they become iconic boomtowns of … Continue reading →
The town of Purcellville, Va., has embraced the challenge with several green initiatives from community shredding events including Painting Purcellville Green, an annual event with energy and cost-savings workshops plus other environmental themed activities. For these initiatives Purcellville has received … Continue reading →
It doesn’t happen every time, but occasionally, going green can also mean saving money. The State Electronics Challenge was designed by the Northeast Recycling Council in Brattleboro, Vt., as a way to teach municipal leaders green electronic disposal techniques. Since … Continue reading →
The word “Waukesha” means “by the little fox,” but most people know Waukesha for its close proximity to two of Wisconsin’s popular big cities: Milwaukee and Madison. Its desirable location is just one reason Waukesha was ranked one of the … Continue reading →
Steven Reckart has served as a law enforcement officer for over 30 years in West Virginia. His career began in college, when he worked in a police communication center. That led to his long tenure as a state trooper. Today, … Continue reading →
