Spooky but Safe Streets for Trick-or-Treaters

Tips to Keep Kids Safe and Smiling this Halloween Halloween brings kids, families, and neighbors out into the streets — and while costumes, candy, and carved pumpkins take center stage, the way small cities plan and maintain their streets, sidewalks, and public spaces helps keep kids safe while making the night enjoyable. For communities everywhere, […]
How to Care for your New Concrete This Winter

New concrete may have been installed in front of your home as part of city improvements. When construction has been substantially completed, it’s important to know how to care for these improvements during their first winter. Proper maintenance will help preserve the surface and prevent damage, especially while the concrete is still curing. Understanding New […]
How to Get the Grass to Grow: Tips for Homeowners Caring for a Newly Seeded Lawn after a Municipal Construction Project

If a municipal construction project has disturbed or damaged the lawn on your property, please be patient as it is re-seeded and grows. Since the goal is to restore this area to look like a typical lawn again, teamwork is crucial. Typically a contractor or public works agency is responsible for seeding or sodding, but […]