CSS is proud to announce an exciting new partnership with PIO Toolkit to deliver a series of live virtual one-hour “Lunch & Learn” training sessions led by internationally recognized strategic communications expert, author, and trainer Christine Townsend. This...
What Title II Means for Cities & Towns in 2026 Local governments do more than manage websites. They provide access to services, information, and civic life. For many residents, that access happens entirely online. When it works, it feels seamless. When it does...
April 13 – April 17, 2026 Welcome to this week’s Astro-Strategic Solutions — your lighthearted look at municipal life, where deadlines are real, priorities shift quickly, and somehow everything becomes “urgent” by Thursday at 3:00 PM. This week’s reminder: Progress...
This week, we’re highlighting new funding opportunities to help communities protect critical resources, support agriculture, and invest in long-term resilience. Connecticut Opportunities Now Open! Local Bridge Program (CTDOT) – April–May 2026 Application Window The...
Across the country, municipalities are facing a familiar but intensifying challenge: doing more with less. Budget shortfalls—driven by inflation, reduced revenues, rising labor costs, and aging infrastructure—are forcing local governments to reevaluate core services....
