Across the country, municipalities are facing a familiar but intensifying challenge: doing more with less. Budget shortfalls—driven by inflation, reduced revenues, rising labor costs, and aging infrastructure—are forcing local governments to reevaluate core services....
There are few experiences in local government more sacred, more unpredictable, and more faintly terrifying than town meeting. It is democracy in its purest form: neighbors, folding chairs, procedural rules nobody fully understands, and at least one person who has been...
Explore this week’s featured grants and upcoming deadlines for municipalities and public agencies. Connecticut Opportunities Now Open! Local Bridge Program (CTDOT) – April–May 2026 Application Window The Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT) Local Bridge...
March 30 – April 3, 2026 Welcome to this week’s Astro-Strategic Solutions — your lighthearted look at municipal life, where agendas are lengthy, microphones are powerful, and someone is about to say, “I just have one quick question.” Town Meeting energy is here. ...
Executive Administrator | Capital Strategic Solutions While consultants are out serving municipalities, someone is ensuring payroll is processed, invoices are accurate, onboarding runs smoothly, and the office stays organized. That behind-the-scenes leadership belongs...
NEWWA 2026 Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition April 1–2 | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PMDCU Center, Worcester, MA CSS will be exhibiting at the 2026 New England Water Works Association (NEWWA) Spring Joint Regional Conference & Exhibition this April. This annual...
