Capital Strategic Solutions News
Capital Strategic Solutions Can Design Your Municipal Annual Report Quickly and Efficiently
Annual reports offer a wealth of information about the achievements of towns and cities during the past year. From highlighting successes to outlining goals, these reports serve as a testament to the hard work, dedication and progress each municipality achieves.
EPA Launches New Resources for Local Climate and Environmental Justice Solutions
The EPA is launching the Community, Equity & Resiliency initiative, an effort to help communities across the nation navigate EPA’s Inflation Reduction Act investments and other new funding opportunities. As part of the initiative, EPA will host live virtual that will run from Nov. 6 – 14.
Grant Watch November 2023
Multiple grant opportunities are now available for local governments from the federal government and are detailed in this edition of Grant Watch.
Project Spotlight: Town of Pepperell, Interim Treasurer Collector
For the past several months, Capital Strategic Solutions has been assisting the Town of Pepperell...
EPA Finalizes Rule to Require Enhanced PFAS Reporting to the Toxics Release Inventory
After the final rule is implemented PFAS used at low concentrations in many products will no longer be able to avoid disclosing the quantities of PFAS they manage or release into the environment.
Project Spotlight: Town of Monson Compensation and Classification Study
In partnership with Mary Beth Bernard of HR Key Solutions, CSS has embarked on a comprehensive Compensation and Classification Study for the Town of Monson. Click on the link to read more about Mary Beth and our team of experienced human resources and financial managers.
Pioneering Paths to Community Connectivity: The Indispensable Role of Outreach
Outreach paves the way for effective community engagement by acting as the conduit through which organizations, governmental entities, and social groups can access, inform, and interact with the populace. This preliminary phase is not about broadcasting a one-way message but rather about establishing a reciprocal communication channel that fosters a sense of belonging and active participation among community members.
Taming the Storm: Ensuring Effective Communication During a Crisis
Clear, honest and timely communications with the public, stakeholders and your employees can be the difference between panic and calm. There are consistent elements of a crisis communications plan that effective communicators use to develop and safeguard trust and reduce uncertainty.
It’s a Busy Time of Year and CSS is Here to Help
Did you know that Capital Strategic Solutions offers assistance to cities and towns in planning, preparing and presenting operating and capital budgets? Our professional staff have decades of experience developing these critical components of local government.
National Youth Confidence Day
It’s no secret that many municipal offices, departments and organizations have been experiencing staffing shortages after many career professionals retired during the pandemic. The future of municipal work and community building hinges on the interest and involvement of young people.