• Thank you for staying up past my bedtime so I can shower the next day.
• Thank you for working hours before me so the major roads are cleared and sanded so I can get to work.
• Thank you for carefully testing my water each and every day so I can drink it.
• Thank you for working through the heat of the summer and filling the winter potholes so I can have a smooth drive with my AC full blast.
• Thank you for dealing with my 💩 so I don’t have to that would be gross.
• Thank you for working behind the scenes to get stuff done.

May 17-23, 2026 is National Public Works Week

This year’s theme, “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” acknowledges that the roots of service run deep in public works. It’s what has propelled public works innovations that have helped our communities evolve into places where people can lead lives of purpose and possibility. Some work—like building roads and bridges—is highly visible, while other public works contributions—like maintaining water and sewer systems—are sometimes hidden from view. Together, these efforts form the foundation of thriving communities, reminding us that every project, seen or unseen, powers the connection between service and the people it supports.

National Public Works Week (NPWW) has ballooned in reach and impact across the decades. The number of participating municipalities continues to grow, which means the number of citizens educated on the importance and nature of public works grows. Across North America, APWA’s more than 32,000 members in the US and Canada use this week to raise awareness about the importance and criticality of public works in our daily lives: planning, building, managing and operating at the heart of their local communities to improve everyday quality of life.

The Town of Hanna proudly salutes and sends thanks to these professionals who work tirelessly every day to help keep Hanna a great place to live and work.