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Don’t Give Up the Ship

Dec 15, 20214 min read

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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Hire, Fire, Retire, Inspire

Dec 1, 20213 min read

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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Planning for Municipal Manager Succession: Proven Methods to Fill Vacancies Successfully

Nov 29, 20212 min read

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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Planning for Municipal Manager Succession: 10 Considerations to Make Before Rehiring

Nov 22, 20212 min read

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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Planning for Municipal Manager Succession: Key Employee Turnover Trends and What They Mean for You

Nov 18, 20212 min read

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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Those Who Volunteer, Please Step Forward; Hello, Anyone There?

Nov 10, 20213 min read

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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Sign Sign Everywhere a Sign

Oct 27, 20214 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...

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Just What is a Roadmaster?

Oct 13, 20213 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...

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Give Me a Reason to Live Here

Sep 28, 20215 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...

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Manager Succession Planning:

Sep 15, 20211 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....

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When Opportunity Knocks!

Sep 8, 20213 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.

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The Municipal Flu, Yes, You’ll Get It

Aug 25, 20214 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...

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Snow Removal 2075

Aug 12, 20215 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...

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Shared Township Roads

Jul 28, 20214 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...

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Shouldn’t We Date Before We Marry?

Jul 12, 20212 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...

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We’re Going to Need Some Help

Jun 22, 20213 min read

We’re Going to Need Some Help

Sudden leadership vacancies can seemingly come out of nowhere.

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How to Maximize Your Interest Earned

Jun 9, 20214 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...

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Status Quo or Let's Grow

May 27, 20215 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...

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Is an STMP For Me?

May 12, 20212 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...

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Should We Replace Our Township/Borough Manager?

Apr 28, 20214 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...

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