Cultivating relationships is a powerful way to foster growth, collaboration and a strong sense of belonging among a community’s stakeholders. It is crucial for community leaders and organizers to be adaptable and responsive to a community’s changing needs and...
This month, we commemorate a significant milestone in our collective journey towards inclusivity and acceptance – Disability Pride Month. It’s an opportunity for us to celebrate diversity, cherish our differences, and further strengthen our commitment to...
An informed and engaged select board/city council is essential for the effective functioning of a town, city, or organization. The members of the board/council are elected or appointed to serve the interests of their community, and their ability to make effective...
Newspaper coverage can improve public, political support for water infrastructure issues and investment, according to recent Journal AWWA paper According to a recent paper, “What People Learn about Drinking Water Disruptions from Local Newspapers,” written by authors...
Labor shortages across municipalities has been an ongoing issue for several years now, as many career professionals retired during and shortly after the pandemic, many cities and towns find themselves in need of assistance, from DPW laborers to administrative...
Your Conservation District is eligible for an innovation grant The State is seeking proposals from Districts in good standing formed under MGL c.21 sections -19-24 for innovative partnership projects to conserve land, soil, forests, water and related natural resources...