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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...
David Anthony
Nov 10, 20213 min read
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...
David Anthony
Oct 27, 20214 min read
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...
David Anthony
Oct 13, 20213 min read
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...
David Anthony
Sep 28, 20215 min read
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....
Adam Santucci
Sep 15, 20211 min read
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.
David Anthony
Sep 8, 20213 min read
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...
David Anthony
Aug 25, 20214 min read
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...
David Anthony
Aug 12, 20215 min read
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...
David Anthony
Jul 28, 20214 min read
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...
David Anthony
Jul 12, 20212 min read
We’re Going to Need Some Help
Sudden leadership vacancies can seemingly come out of nowhere.
David Anthony
Jun 22, 20213 min read
How to Maximize Your Interest Earned
Do you remember the days of 6-percent Certificates of Deposit over a 30-day period? Oh, those were the best of times for making money...
David Anthony
Jun 9, 20214 min read
Status Quo or Let's Grow
This view of what you or your community would like to see as far as development in your municipality has been hotly debated many times...
David Anthony
May 27, 20215 min read
Is an STMP For Me?
Just what is an STMP or “Strategic Management Planning Program” in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania? Surprisingly enough, this is a tool...
David Anthony
May 12, 20212 min read
Should We Replace Our Township/Borough Manager?
My previous blog post discussed what should be considered when possibly creating the position of township/borough manager. But more...
David Anthony
Apr 28, 20214 min read
Should We Hire a Township Manager?
Let me be honest about this subject right from the beginning. As a long-time township manager, one could easily ascertain that I am...
David Anthony
Apr 16, 20215 min read
Billions of Dollars Will Soon Start Flowing under the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021.
by Timothy Horstmann, Attorney - McNees Wallace & Nurick LLC On March 11, 2021, President Joe Biden signed into law the American Rescue...
Timothy Horstmann
Apr 14, 20215 min read
SPEND IT WISELY, NOT FAST
With the announcement of the Coronavirus Relief Fund, CARES Act assistance from the federal government, David Sanko, Executive Director...
David Anthony
Apr 6, 20212 min read
The Most Important Road
When given the opportunity to speak to a group like high school students or senior citizens, I like to start the program with a seemly...
David Anthony
Mar 30, 20213 min read
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