2024 is almost over! Join us all month long as we look back at 2024, a year of success. Each week we’ll look back on all the work we’ve done, the projects, the milestones, and the people we’ve connected with along the way.
This year Capital Strategic Solutions launched our new webinar series of Coffee Talks and Lunch ‘n Learns. These webinars bring our team members and community partners together to discuss topics at the forefront of the industry. From PFAS to management styles, to grants and rate studies, our panelists share their expertise and best advice. We want to thank everyone who participated in the webinars, and we look forward to hosting even more in 2025.
Filtering Through Concerns: A Coffee Talk on PFAS with Public Water Suppliers
2024 had so many developments for PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) regulations across the entire country. At CSS we’ve been working on PFAS-related projects since Massachusetts lowered their MCL back in 2020. In this informal discussion we brought together experts in public works and utilities who have been on the front lines of PFAS mitigation.
The panel included:
- Paul Scott, Senior Project Manager and Retired Public Works Director, CSS
- Vincent Roy, Executive Director, Sudbury Water District
- Fran McNamara, Superintendent, Lunenburg Water District
- Rich Tierney, Operations Manager, Easton Water Division
Lunch n’ Learn: Getting Ahead of Challenges by Engaging Your Administration Effectively & Efficiently
In this Lunch n’ Learn, Senior Project Manager, and Former Town Manager, Bill Keegan shared his insights on how managers of all experience levels can improve their management techniques. His practical advice empowers municipal managers to be champions for their departments and effectively advocate for their teams while maintaining strong relationships with local government leaders.
Coffee Talk: Navigating Capital Improvement Planning, Asset Management and Water/Wastewater Rate Strategies
Our panel of municipal utility, engineering and communications experts dive into the essential strategies that help municipalities and organizations effectively plan, manage, and finance their water and wastewater systems. From understanding the intricacies of capital improvement planning to optimizing asset management and developing sustainable rate structures, our experts share their best practices to ensure long-term success and resilience and provide valuable insights to help you brew a better future for your community.
Panel includes:
- Brian Noble, Town Administrator, Town of Plainville, MA
- Bob Mackie, PE, BCEE, BETA Group, Inc.
- Steve Horn, Smart Utility Group, Everett J. Prescott, Inc.
- John DeLuca, Senior Project Manager, Capital Strategic Solutions, LLC
- Michael Schrader, Senior Project Manager, Capital Strategic Solutions, LLC
Percolating Municipal Grant Funding Strategies: What it Takes to Apply, Win, and Administer Grants
Our most recent webinar featured members of the CSS Grant Team and municipal leaders who understand the importance of navigating grants to support community operations. From finding local, state, and federal grants to managing multi-year, multi-jurisdictional projects, our panel of experts shared their real-world experience and best advice.
Our panel included:
- Karen Kelly, Town Administrator, Town of Bernardston, MA
- Jennifer Thompson, Former Town Manager & CFO, Chief Development Officer, Partner, Capital Strategic Solutions, LLC
- Blythe Robinson, Former Town Administrator, Development Executive, Capital Strategic Solutions, LLC
- Mary Ellen Kelley, Former CFO, Senior Project Manager, Capital Strategic Solutions, LLC
And be sure to join Capital Strategic Solutions on Tuesday, January 14 at 9 a.m. ET, for our latest live Coffee Talk webinar, Sipping on Standards: Policing the Path to Accreditation.
We’ll be discussing the evolving landscape of law enforcement and the important role that accreditation plays in ensuring high standards for police departments. In this episode, we dive into the challenges and opportunities facing local law enforcement, including the importance of community engagement, officer training and public safety initiatives.
To join the live Zoom webinar discussion, click the following link:
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Join via audio:
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We hope you join us!
Sharing the expertise of our team in this format has been a long-time goal for Capital Strategic Solutions. We are so thankful for our team and our community partners for joining us in this endeavor, without them it would not have been possible.
Please stay tuned for even more Coffee Talk webinars in 2025!