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How Are You Managed?
In northwest Pennsylvania, a township manager is an anomaly. If you look at the surrounding counties from Erie in any direction, you will...
David Anthony
Mar 23, 20224 min read
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You Can’t Win Them All
No matter how long you have served in some capacity for local government, at some point, you will undoubtedly make some residents...
David Anthony
Mar 9, 20224 min read
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Are You a Municipal Influencer?
Some of us older municipal managers may not know exactly what an influencer is nowadays. In days past, we might have considered them a...
David Anthony
Feb 23, 20224 min read
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Parking or Piled, You Have a Choice
From my perspective, at least, it appears that climate change may be having an impact on the weather and particularly snowfall. Northwest...
David Anthony
Feb 9, 20224 min read
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The New and Improved ARPA
by David Anthony Yes, there are more than 437 pages in the final rule distributed by the US Treasury regarding the implementation of the...
David Anthony
Jan 26, 20223 min read
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ARPA Spending, Perception
The American Recovery Plan Act or “ARPA” included the infusion of $6.15 billion in aid to Pennsylvania counties, cities, boroughs and...
David Anthony
Jan 5, 20224 min read
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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,...
David Anthony
Dec 15, 20214 min read
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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...
David Anthony
Dec 1, 20213 min read
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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...
Brooke Queenan
Nov 29, 20212 min read
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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...
David Anthony
Nov 22, 20212 min read
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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...
Adam Santucci
Nov 18, 20212 min read
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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