Small towns often face uphill battles delivering modern services. In Prospect Park, however, digital innovation has become the cornerstone of transformation. Facing outdated systems and increasing demands, the borough made strategic moves to modernize: digitizing operations, launching a cloud-based government management system, introducing a resident app (“MyProspectPark”), and redesigning its

Intashan Chowdhury has been appointed Executive Director of the Municipal Innovation Summit, a nonprofit devoted to advancing best practices in local government. Already known as New Jersey’s youngest-ever municipal business administrator, Chowdhury’s new role signals a rejuvenation for the Summit, which faced setbacks during the pandemic. The organization was founded

It’s a typical Monday, and Intashan Chowdhury is deep in the whirlwind of public service. Before his first sip of coffee or bite of lunch, he’s resolving tech issues, inspecting a burst water pipe, debating street sign colors, and discussing youth basketball and traffic concerns. Despite the chaos, he thrives

At just 22 years old, Intashan Chowdhury is managing more than most his age ever imagine—an entire borough and a $6.5 million budget. Now the acting Borough Administrator of Prospect Park, New Jersey, Chowdhury is not only one of the youngest to hold this role in state history but also