May is Bike Safety Month, and this year it arrives alongside a renewed national conversation about infrastructure investment. We see these two moments not as separate events, rather as a powerful, connected opportunity for municipalities, agencies, and community...
Explore this week’s featured grants and upcoming deadlines for municipalities and public agencies. Connecticut Opportunities Up to $15 Million Available for CT Municipalities: VW Diesel Emissions Mitigation Program – Round 4 The Connecticut Department of Energy and...
May 4 – May 10, 2026 Welcome to this week’s Astro-Strategic Solutions — your lighthearted look at municipal life, where the chairs are finally folded, the votes are recorded, and everyone is collectively thinking: “…what just happened?” Town Meeting may be over,...
What MS4 (and NPDES) Actually Means—and Why It Matters Before getting into why this matters, it helps to take a step back and define what we’re even talking about. MS4 stands for Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System. In simple terms, it’s the system of catch...
Community events are at the heart of local engagement. From seasonal festivals and public meetings to educational workshops and volunteer opportunities, these moments bring residents together and strengthen the connection between local government and the community it...