Act 54 of 2022 appropriated $205.4 million of commonwealth American Rescue Plan Act funds to the H2O PA – Water Supply, Sanitary Sewer and Storm Water Projects Program and $105.6 million to the Pa. Small Water and Sewer Program. Applications…
Reminder: Deadline for Fire/EMS Grant Applications is October 21
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is now accepting applications for the Fire and EMS Grant Program until October 21. Written instructions and guidelines for the 2022-2023 program are now available at www.osfc.pa.gov. All fire companies, emergency medical services, and volunteer rescue…
Prepare for Emergencies with Flood Insurance
The state Insurance Department is urging property owners to prepare for weather-related emergencies, including considering purchasing flood insurance to protect their homes and possessions. Homeowners’ insurance does not cover storm damage due to flooding, which is the most common threat…
Some Pennsylvanians May Apply for Help with Water, Wastewater Bills
Pennsylvanians who need financial assistance with water or wastewater bills have until October 28 to apply. LIHWAP is a temporary assistance program funded by American Rescue Plan Act that helps families with past-due water bills, terminated service, or received a…
Congress Will Miss Federal Budget Deadline….Again….
Yesterday, the US Senate passed a Continuing Resolution funding the federal government through December 16, 2022; the House is expected to vote today. This temporary extension has become a more common practice in recent years rather than adopting a budget on…
Community Forestry Bus Tour Slated for October 12 in State College
Township officials interested in learning about community forestry issues and research may want to attend the Community Forestry Bus Tour hosted by Penn State Extension with support from the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources and the U.S. Department…
Reminder: DEP Accepting Applications for Coastal Zone Grant Program until 10/17
The state Department of Environmental Protection invites interested townships, regional planning agencies, and conservation districts to apply for a federal fiscal year 2023 Coastal Zone Grant. Funding is for projects located within the Delaware Estuary Coastal Zone or the Lake…
Reminder: Townships May Apply for Local Law Enforcement Grants until October 13
Township officials have until October 13 to apply for the new Local Law Enforcement Grants that were part of the 2022 budget. These grants provide $135 million for a Local Law Enforcement Support Program and a $50 million Gun Violence…
2022 Archives and Records Management Seminar Slated for October 5
The Pennsylvania State Archives will hold a virtual Archives and Records Management Seminar October 5 at 10:00 a.m. Registration is free. In 2019, federal agencies were required to transition to a fully electronic or “paperless” government. As of December 31,…
Three New State Parks to Be Located in Townships
Gov. Tom Wolf announced that three new state parks will be created: Susquehanna Riverlands in Hellam Township, York County; Big Elk Creek in Elk Township, Chester County; and Vosburg Neck in Washington Township, Wyoming County. The new parks all meet…
