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David Anthony
- Dec 15, 2021
- 4 min
Don’t Give Up the Ship
The phrase "don't give up the ship" was uttered by Admiral Perry during the war of 1812. My hometown area of Erie, Pennsylvania,...
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David Anthony
- Dec 1, 2021
- 3 min
Hire, Fire, Retire, Inspire
A recent trip across the Southern Tier Expressway of New York State caused me to take notice of the multiple billboards advertising for...
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Brooke Queenan
- Nov 29, 2021
- 2 min
Planning for Municipal Manager Succession: Proven Methods to Fill Vacancies Successfully
The four steps every municipality should take in the search to hire the best, most qualified candidate for manager positions. When a...
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David Anthony
- Nov 22, 2021
- 2 min
Planning for Municipal Manager Succession: 10 Considerations to Make Before Rehiring
There are several considerations municipalities or authorities should make before beginning the process to replace a manager, Keystone...
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Adam Santucci
- Nov 18, 2021
- 2 min
Planning for Municipal Manager Succession: Key Employee Turnover Trends and What They Mean for You
Why municipal officials at all levels are leaving long-time posts, what’s lost when they depart, and what municipalities can do now to...
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David Anthony
- Nov 10, 2021
- 3 min
Those Who Volunteer, Please Step Forward; Hello, Anyone There?
If you crack open the trusty old dictionary (Remember that big, thick book that no one looks at anymore?), you’ll see the following for...
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David Anthony
- Oct 27, 2021
- 4 min
Sign Sign Everywhere a Sign
Around 1970, a band called the Five Man Electrical Band had a hit song dealing with signs. Now, I am pretty sure they weren't thinking...
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David Anthony
- Oct 13, 2021
- 3 min
Just What is a Roadmaster?
The roadmaster for your township plays an important role in the community. Remember that townships were originally organized to oversee...
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David Anthony
- Sep 28, 2021
- 5 min
Give Me a Reason to Live Here
“Give me a reason to live here.” This simple statement carries a lot of weight, even if subconsciously in the minds of prospective...
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Adam Santucci
- Sep 15, 2021
- 1 min
Manager Succession Planning:
Best Practices for Planning for and Dealing with a Vacancy in Your Manager Position Date: October 7, 2021 Time: 12:00 - 1:00 p.m....
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David Anthony
- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
When Opportunity Knocks!
The basic rule of thumb in road management is if you don’t have a base, you don’t have a road.
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David Anthony
- Aug 25, 2021
- 4 min
The Municipal Flu, Yes, You’ll Get It
The concerns with the current pandemic reminded me about a different type of infectious disease that affects local government. Like the...
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David Anthony
- Aug 12, 2021
- 5 min
Snow Removal 2075
What is a better time to think about piles of snow than during the dog days of summer? Let’s think back to simpler times when the kids...
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David Anthony
- Jul 28, 2021
- 4 min
Shared Township Roads
Most of you are familiar with those state maps that lay out the location and length of your township roads. Each is assigned a number and...
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David Anthony
- Jul 12, 2021
- 2 min
Shouldn’t We Date Before We Marry?
As time progresses, it seems rather obvious that local government has become somewhat more copious with its views of how society should...
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David Anthony
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
We’re Going to Need Some Help
Sudden leadership vacancies can seemingly come out of nowhere.
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David Anthony
- Jun 9, 2021
- 4 min