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municipalauthorities.org │ 3 Reprint permission: Some articles may be available, in whole or in part, for reprint; however written permission must be obtained by contacting Jennifer Case at case@municipalauthorities.org . Statement of ownership: The Authority is published bi-monthly by the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association, 1000 North Front Street, Suite 401, Wormleysburg, PA 17043. Postmaster: Send address changes to The Authority at this address. Advertising & Sales questions: Mandi E. Glantz, CAE at glantz@municipalauthorities.org. Comments/Questions: Jennifer Case at case@municipalauthorities.org. Copyright© 2026 by the Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written consent is prohibited. Statement of facts and opinions expressed in this magazine are those of the authors. Publication of articles and advertisements does not reflect any direct or implied endorsement of the author’s views. The Association reserves the right to edit and/or provide graphic content to support articles or information printed or provided in this publication. Douglas E. Bilheimer Publisher Jennifer L. Case Editor Mandi E. Glantz, CAE Advertising Kimberly A. Miller Layout & Design August 2026 Volume 58, No. 4 Pennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association 1000 North Front Street, Suite 401 Wormleysburg, PA 17043 Phone: 717-737-7655 Fax: 717-737-8431 info@municipalauthorities.org municipalauthorities.org facebook.com/pamunicipalauthorities linkedin.com/company/ pamunicipalauthorities/ e ditor ’ s n ote Melissa Radovanic, Chair Greater Johnstown Water Authority/ RDM - Johnstown, LLC Shana Constanzer North Penn Water Authority Timothy Hagey Warminster Township Municipal Authority Deanna Hassinger Mifflin County Municipal Authority Lindsay Hughes Tapped In Public Relations Matt Junker Municipal Authority of Westmoreland County Claire Maulhardt Capital Region Water Evan Ridington Arthur Hall Insurance Susan Sampson Lehigh County Authority Amy Schirf Centre County Recycling and Refuse Authority Michael Schober, PE ARRO Consulting, Inc. C ommuniCAtions C ommittee P MAA includes more than 500 associate (vendor) members who provide critical products, services, technology, and expertise that support authority operations. Through the annual conference, educational events, regional meetings, and more, authorities have countless opportunities to meet, connect, and build meaningful relationships with vendors and cultivate trusted partnerships. This issue of The Authority shares stories of trust and shared goals between authorities and vendors and the long-term relationships they have established. As one member notes (p. 6), “. . . I have found that some of the most successful projects are not defined by the products purchased, but by the relationships developed. The ability to work with vendors who understand our operations, respond to our needs, and remain committed to our long- term success is invaluable.” This issue highlights how associate members, through their expertise, dedication, and collaborative spirit, solve problems and improve authority operations – and everyone benefits. Thank you associate members for being an essential part of what makes authorities and this Association strong.