A successful municipal recruitment starts well before the interviews. It takes a clear job description, accurate information about the opportunity, and outreach that helps prospective candidates find it. class="nantucket-portrait"...
In the summer of 1990, Vanessa Hale came home from a semester abroad in Ireland with a souvenir she had not planned on: credit card debt. Her father helped her land a job in the campaign office of a family friend running for State Senate. It was the start of a career,...
Whether it’s a water restriction, a construction project, or a major infrastructure investment, residents want to know what’s happening in their community, and they should. Most of us turn on the faucet and expect water. We rarely think about the infrastructure,...
With the December 31, 2026, ARPA State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) expenditure deadline approaching, municipalities should be taking a close look at every remaining ARPA balance. Projects come in under budget. Contracts change. Final costs are lower than...
When Leadership Changes, Progress Shouldn’t. Municipalities face many challenges, including leadership transitions, staffing shortages, and unexpected vacancies. When key personnel leave or departments experience gaps in service, the smooth operation of local...
