What a Capital Improvement Plan Is and Why Your Town Ne...

A Capital Improvement Plan is more than just a spreadsheet - it's a roadmap for your town's future. By identifying critical needs,...

The Importance of a Standard Operating Procedure for To...

Creating SOPs can seem like a big task, but it’s well worth the effort. Start with the most common or critical activities in your ...

Record-Keeping: What Your Town Must (and Must Not) Keep

Keeping the right records, and letting go of the rest, helps your town operate more efficiently and stay in compliance with state ...

How a Town Legally Establishes a No Parking Zone

Creating a no parking zone in a town isn’t just a matter of common sense. It’s a legal process that requires public notice, a loca...

Drywells, Swales, and Catch Basins: Tools of Stormwater...

Drywells quietly absorb. Swales gently guide. Catch basins quickly collect. Together, they form the backbone of smart, sustainable...

How to Run a Productive and Respectful Public Meeting

Running a productive and respectful public meeting requires preparation, fairness, and a commitment to civil discourse. When done ...

End-of-Year Budget Surplus? Here's How to Use It Wisely

Using surplus funds wisely is a mark of good governance. It’s not just about spending to avoid future cuts, it’s about investing i...

Explaining the Annual Budget Process to Residents

The annual budget process isn’t just paperwork. It’s a blueprint for how your town will function in the year ahead. By understandi...

Understanding Your Local Road Inventory and Why It Matt...

Your town’s road inventory is more than a list — it’s the foundation of smart highway management. It directly impacts how funds ar...

Why Preventive Road Maintenance Saves Money Long-Term

Preventive road maintenance isn’t flashy, and it doesn’t always get the headlines. But it’s one of the smartest, most cost-effecti...

What Does the Highway Superintendent Actually Do?

The highway superintendent wears many hats: public servant, manager, mechanic, budget planner, emergency responder, and infrastruc...

What to Know Before Proposing a Town Law

Proposing a town law is a meaningful way to serve your community—but it comes with responsibility. A thoughtful process, legal rev...