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 are...

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...

The Role of a Town Board Member: Powers, Limits, and Re...

Serving as a town board member is an honor, and a serious responsibility. Board members are entrusted with the power to shape the ...

Why New Town Board Members Should Lead with Observation...

Restraint is not weakness — it’s leadership. Making informed changes with the input of those who keep the town running daily will ...

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

Standard Operating Procedures aren’t red tape, they’re the foundation of a smooth-running, safe, and professional highway departme...

How to Work Effectively with Your Town Clerk

Treat your Town Clerk as a valued partner in delivering excellent municipal service. Good communication, respect for processes, an...