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Grant Watch Wednesday
State & Local Funding Opportunities This week brings a wide range of opportunities supporting climate resilience, water infrastructure, energy efficiency, community development, conservation, public safety, and municipal planning. With several deadlines...
Capital Strategic Solutions Welcomes Michael Herbert as Senior Project Manager
Former Ashland Town Manager brings an AAA-rated fiscal record, national recognition, and a fifteen-year municipal leadership career to CSS’s growing practice. Hudson, MA – Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS) is proud to announce that Michael Herbert has joined the...
Astro-Strategic Solutions – Weekly Municipal Horoscope
Week of September 14 – 20, 2026 This week's stars have aligned directly over your inbox. Somewhere in municipal government, an email is currently being written that begins: "Just following up..." You saw the first email. You remember the first email. You simply...
Chapter 90 Funding: How CSS can help communities with new funding assisting programs.
Maintaining safe, reliable roads and bridges is one of the most important and costly responsibilities facing Massachusetts municipalities. With increased Chapter 90 funding available for Fiscal Year 2027, communities have an opportunity to advance critical infrastructure improvements and make strategic investments in their local transportation networks.
Strength in Numbers: Affordable Support for Small Organizations
If you've ever run a small town, agency, or organization, you know the math doesn't always add up.
Grant Watch Wednesday
State & Local Funding Opportunities This week, we’re highlighting opportunities supporting climate resilience, public safety technology, cybersecurity, data integration, and equipment modernization. While several programs are currently open, others are...
Employee Spotlight: Senior Project Manager, Patti Grigas
Effective public safety organizations require strong leadership, sound policy, and a commitment to continuous improvement. At Capital Strategic Solutions, those qualities are exemplified by Patricia "Patti" Grigas, Senior Project Manager.
Medfield Facade Improvement Program
The Town of Medfield launched the Downtown Façade Improvement and Beautification Grant Program to support local businesses and property owners in making meaningful exterior improvements throughout the downtown area...
Astro-Strategic Solutions – Weekly Municipal Horoscope
Theme of the Week: Back to Business: Summer Is Officially Over...The flip-flops may be gone, but the to-do list is thriving.
When Every Second Counts: How LB Comms Keeps Communities Connected, and Why CSS Is Proud to Call Them a Partner
Emergency preparedness is often talked about in terms of plans, drills, and kits, but underneath all of it sits something easy to take for granted...