The Village of Montgomery is pleased to announce the upcoming Public Works Week, a week-long celebration dedicated to recognizing and appreciating the invaluable contributions of the dedicated public works professionals who serve the community. From May 19 to 25, this national week aims to showcase the vital role that public works play in maintaining community infrastructure and enhancing the quality of life for residents.
Village President Matt Brolley states, “This year's theme is advancing the quality of life for all, and that is truly the core of what our Public Works professionals do; they diligently serve the Village of Montgomery." The Montgomery Public Works Department manages and maintains the roads, water system, public buildings, vehicles, tree inventory, Village-owned parks, native basin areas, and other critical infrastructure elements essential to the community's smooth functioning.
Brolley read a proclamation at the Village Board Meeting on May 13 to recognize the event. In that proclamation, he stated, “Public works professionals focus on infrastructure, facilities, and services that are of vital importance to sustainable and resilient communities and the public health, high quality of life, and the well-being of the people of Montgomery.”
The Village of Montgomery encourages all community members to honor and thank the essential workers of the Montgomery Public Works Department during National Public Works Week 2024. For more information on National Public Works Week and the fundamental nature of public works in communities, visit apwa.org/events/national-public-works-week-npww/ or montgomeryil.org or follow the Village's social media pages.