Municipalities regularly communicate about topics that are technical by nature, including budgets, tax limits, ballot questions such as Proposition 2½, fee changes, grant funding, and capital planning. When residents struggle to understand these materials, the issue...
Welcome to this week’s Astro-Strategic Solutions Weekly Municipal Horoscope, where the stars meet standing meetings and winter operations are officially in full swing. By now, inboxes are no longer pretending to be calm, calendars are packed, and everyone’s realizing...
As municipalities enter 2026, the challenges facing cities and towns are familiar—but the expectations are higher than ever. Residents want transparency, reliability, and progress. Elected officials and administrators are tasked with delivering results while...
Designing for the Work Ahead The start of a new year always brings a moment to pause and take stock. For many communities, that reflection isn’t just about what’s next on the calendar; it’s about whether the tools they rely on to communicate are actually keeping pace...
Welcome to the first Grant Watch Wednesday of 2026! Tune in for fresh opportunities to move your community’s projects forward. Connecticut Opportunities Last Chance! The Deadline for DEEP Applications for the Climate Resilience Fund is Approaching! The Connecticut...
Training That Meets You Where You Are. At Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS), we understand the communications pressures organizations face today—media scrutiny, fast-moving emergencies, and the expectation to build trust across digital channels. Leaders and staff need...
