Project Spotlight: Town of Upton Procurement Assistance

Project Spotlight: Town of Upton Procurement Assistance

The Town of Upton contracted Capital Strategic Solutions to assist them in completing two procurements. First, the Town recently opened a new community center which houses both the Library and Department of Elder and Social Services (Council on Aging). Rather than add...
Growing Municipal IT Departments with Leadership and Persistence

Growing Municipal IT Departments with Leadership and Persistence

It’s an open secret that municipal entities tend to fall behind when it comes to updating information technology and software. And updating entire systems while maintaining day-to-day operations can seem almost impossible. But don’t despair. Capital Strategic...
Understanding ARPA’s Obligation Requirement and 2024 Deadline

Understanding ARPA’s Obligation Requirement and 2024 Deadline

Only one year remains for cities and towns to “obligate” their funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA). By December 31, 2024, cities, towns, and other municipal entities must have their available funds “obligated.” In Massachusetts, some cities and towns may...