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Financial challenges 2014

The Municipal Posted on June 30, 2014 by The MunicipalJune 3, 2014
Knox Ross

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 →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged areas, development, infrastructure, investment, private, public, resources, town | Leave a reply

Port Royal, S.C., relishes its diversity

The Municipal Posted on June 13, 2014 by Sarah WrightJune 3, 2014
Port Royal, S.C., has installed a network of trails and boardwalks to connect residents and visitors alike to nature. Its cypress wetland, a rarity in an urban setting, is a big attraction, particularly with birdwatchers. (Photo provided)

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 →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged area, beaufort, people, port, royal, town, willis | Leave a reply

Town of Avon Department of Public Works

The Municipal Posted on March 14, 2014 by The MunicipalMarch 18, 2014

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 →

Posted in Press Release | Tagged avon, building, clearspan, public, salt, storage, town, williams | 1 Reply

Top U.S. Towns for Romance

The Municipal Posted on January 28, 2014 by The MunicipalFebruary 12, 2014
Beautiful views and an elegant atmosphere make the town of Rosemary Beach, Fla., a great place to spend Valentine’s Day or any vacation. (Photo provided)

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 →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged artsy, beach, fla, great, gulf, town, views | Leave a reply

Merry municipal names

The Municipal Posted on December 6, 2013 by Jodi MarlinDecember 10, 2013
Much of the mail directed to Noel, Mo., seeks a holiday cancellation stamp. Since 1932 the town has obliged. An average of 50 local volunteers spend 30 days before Christmas handling the onslaught. (Photo by Jodi Magallanes)

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 →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged christmas, claus, holiday, noel, people, town | Leave a reply

Which way to Santa Claus?

The Municipal Posted on November 21, 2013 by Jodi MarlinNovember 20, 2013
Building on the town’s inherent tourism potential, Santa Claus Mayor Al Lewis recently spearheaded the construction of a new community center and a museum, pictured. (Photos provided)

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 →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged christmas, claus, fort, lewis, local, people, santa, town | Leave a reply

Storybook cities: Tourism booms in literary towns

The Municipal Posted on October 23, 2013 by The MunicipalOctober 22, 2013
Wamego, Kan., has claimed the fame of Frank L. Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” books and movies. The town offers tourists an Oz museum and several Oz-themed businesses. (Photo by Colleen Bilzing)

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 →

Posted in Tourism | Tagged atlanta, book, museum, novel, oz, town | Leave a reply

Purcellville, VA

The Municipal Posted on September 19, 2013 by Sarah WrightSeptember 18, 2013

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 →

Posted in Funding & Finances | Tagged certified, childs, environment, green, policy, products, purcellville, town | Leave a reply

Profitable, in-house ‘green’ disposal

The Municipal Posted on August 22, 2013 by Dani MolnarAugust 21, 2013
After two years of practice, employees of Atlantic Beach, N.C., have the protocols for recycling and buying green down. Recently, the town clerk’s printer went bad and employees used EPEAT comprehensive environmental ratings to purchase a new one through a register recycler. The photo shows Richard Lee hauling the old printer off to recycling. (Photo provided)

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 →

Posted in Waste & Recycling | Tagged atlantic, challenge, green, program, state, taylor, town | Leave a reply

Quintessential American small town

The Municipal Posted on March 18, 2013 by Carrie SchmittMarch 21, 2013
Waukesha WIS

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 →

Posted in Town Profile | Tagged businesses, city, community, guitar, small, town, waukesha | Leave a reply

Treasuring the small town difference: West Virginia Police Chief Steven Reckart

The Municipal Posted on September 21, 2012 by The MunicipalSeptember 4, 2012
WV Police Cheif Steven Reckart

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 →

Posted in Police | Tagged community, enforcement, help, know, law, people, police, town | Leave a reply

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