Urban Forestry: The Importance of Trees in City Planning

Urban Forestry: The Importance of Trees in City Planning

America has always recognized the value of trees in the landscape. So much so, the nation’s first Arbor Day occurred on April 10th, 1872, in Nebraska City, Nebraska, where civilians celebrated by planting an estimated one million trees. The late President Richard...
Massachusetts MVP Action Grant Proposals due April 4 

Massachusetts MVP Action Grant Proposals due April 4 

The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is accepting proposals through April 4 for Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) Program Action Grants for fiscal year 2026.  The MVP Action Grant program is currently open to communities who...
A Steady Hand in a Time of Change: Interim HR Leadership in Brockton MA

A Steady Hand in a Time of Change: Interim HR Leadership in Brockton MA

Maintaining consistency and competency in Human Resources is crucial for overall management of a city’s workforce while providing excellent service internally and externally.  Robert (Bob) Fennessy, Senior Project Manager of Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS), recently...