From police to public works and most every public position in between, May is the month that public service is in the spotlight. In 2020, COVID shined a light on the essential services public workers routinely provide. The tasks usually are not very glamorous. But public service employees often are working around-the-clock so you can… Read More Public Service in the Spotlight in May
Submitted by Natural Resources Commissioner Lee Haggas The typical suburban homeowner lives in thrall to his or her lawn. The mowing, the fertilizing, the aerating, the maintenance – it can all add up to hours and dollars that could be better spent elsewhere. For those ready to chuck the mower and ditch the seeder, there… Read More A Sedge for All Reasons
Submitted by the Natural Resources Commission Balloons are part of both joyous and poignant events. As happy and festive as they appear though, they’re basically flying litter just waiting to land. Once on the ground, deflated balloons can harm birds, turtles, fish and other wildlife. In recent years several environmental groups, like Balloons Blow in… Read More The Problem with Balloons…
Back in May 2020, several rainstorms led to severe street flooding. Walnut Street, between 17th Street and 19th Street, is a location that has historically had street flooding which has caused residential property damage. This location is included in the State Street Creek Watershed Master Plan. The Plan recommends adding stormwater detention where practical, as… Read More 17th & Walnut Streets Flood Reduction is a Success Story
It almost sounds like a late-night gadget commercial: this one item improves your property value, cleans the air we breathe, shelters and feeds local wildlife, becomes more beautiful the older it gets, and even fights climate change! All of this, and more, courtesy of the tree. As planting season arrives, dear reader, so much can… Read More London (Planetree) Calling