March 2 – 8, 2026 Theme: Potholes, Paperwork & “Can You Just…” Season Welcome back to Astro-Strategic Solutions, your weekly dose of cosmic guidance for the folks keeping towns running (even when the copier won’t). This week’s vibe: the universe is handing out...
As the weather warms and infrastructure projects ramp up, construction season brings both opportunity and challenge for municipalities. From roadway improvements and utility upgrades to drainage projects and facility repairs, spring and summer are critical windows to...
When municipalities undertake major system transitions, particularly those involving revenue and resident billing. Accuracy, continuity, and public trust are essential. The Town of Ludlow recently faced this challenge as it continued the conversion of all trash...
Capital Strategic Solutions (CSS), in partnership with CaseGuard, will host a virtual Lunch & Learn focused on the evolving intersection of public records management, compliance, and technology on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at 12:00 PM EST. The session will...
Municipalities regularly communicate about topics that are technical by nature, including budgets, tax limits, ballot questions such as Proposition 2½, fee changes, grant funding, and capital planning. When residents struggle to understand these materials, the issue...
