By now, you should have received in the mail the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s “Annual Notice to File” mailing which was sent last week. The notice reminds townships that the following reports will be due: If you…
PennDOT Sends Liquid Fuels Estimates,
Updates dotGrants, Publication 9 The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) sent out 2027 municipal estimates for Liquid Fuels and Turnback allocations in late September. Estimates are based on Liquid Fuels taxes collected by the commonwealth for the first three quarters…
Applications for Federal Flood Mitigation Funds Now Being Accepted, Letters of Interest Due December 4
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) recently received information regarding the 2026 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Application Period. The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program has $400 million allocated for this funding cycle and townships. This funding…
NATaT Files Comments Opposing Proposed Changes to Census Residency
The National Association of Towns and Townships filed comments opposing the U.S. Census Bureau’s proposed “usual residence” test on behalf of its members, which include PSATS and its member townships. PSATS Executive Director David Sanko currently serves as NATaT President. …
Community Charging Grant Awarded, Townships Get Two
PennDOT has announced Community Charging Round 1 – Southeastern Region awards to 71 projects totaling over $37 million in federal NEVI investment. This investment will build more publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia…
Funding and Partnership Opportunities Available for Community Charging Stations
Funding rounds for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Community Charging Funding Opportunities in the following areas remain open: Eligible projects include the installation of a new public charging station or upgrading an existing public charging station. Interested townships may…
Applications for Cybersecurity Assessments Accepted Until November 18
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program has been reopened with an extended timeframe to apply! Townships are eligible and highly encouraged to apply for funding towards cybersecurity assessments. These assessments can help identify your township’s ability to protect its data and computer…
Susquehanna County Township Restores Former 1800s Church Into Community Hub With Broadband Grant
A historic restoration and a broadband upgrade transformed an 1800s church – turned town hall – into a new community hub for gatherings and essential high-speed internet access. Liberty Township in Susquehanna County celebrated the completed restoration of its Grange…
New Law Cracks Down on Robocalls, Scam Texts, and Caller ID Spoofing
Act 47 of 2026 took effect last week, which updates Pennsylvania’s Telemarketer Registration Act for the first time in nearly 30 years. It is intended to address the technology and tactics scammers and telemarketers use today. Under Act 47, Pennsylvania’s telemarketing…
Reminder: See Your Township Historic Project Recognized for State Award
Has your township successfully preserved a historic place or celebrated a historical event? Consider submitting your success story to the State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) for recognition through the Community Initiative Award program. This state program recognizes preservation success…
