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,...
State & Local Funding Opportunities This week’s GWW is highlighting state and federal grants supporting public safety, water infrastructure, environmental protection, transportation, community development, and more. Massachusetts Massachusetts Municipal Public...
class="css-justin-feature" aria-label="Trailblazers feature about Justin DeMarco" Long before Justin DeMarco became Maynard's Director of Public Works, he was a boy growing up on the same street as the Department of Public Works in Marlborough. He watched trucks and...
Week of September 21 – 27, 2026 This week’s municipal forecast calls for requests coming from all directions. Residents need answers. Departments need approvals. Consultants need documents. Coworkers need “just a second.” And someone you...
If you've ever run a small town, agency, or organization, you know the math doesn't always add up. You need an experienced administrator, an operations director, a grants manager, or HR support—but the budget only stretches to a fraction of a full-time position. Too...
