PSATS 2021 Salary Survey Plus results allow townships to compare your employees’ wages and benefits with those of similar townships with just a few clicks. Participating townships can compare wages and benefits by region, population, similar budget size, and much […]
PennDOT Virtual Innovation Days
The state Department of Transportation Virtual Innovation Days will be held November 2-4, 2021. The event features speakers from PennDOT, consultants, local governments, and PennDOT’s Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP). 12 sessions will be held over the course of the […]
DCNR Offering Free Virtual Workshops for Grant Program
In November, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will offer free grant workshops for those seeking to fund recreation and conservation projects. Those interested in applying are strongly encouraged to attend one of the three scheduled virtual workshops. […]
Delegates Take Action at PSATS Business Meeting
PSATS members gathered in person on Friday, October 15, to network with one another and take care of important Association business at PSATS’ Annual Business Meeting. Delegates adopted bylaws changes, considered 82 resolutions that will direct PSATS legislative direction, and elected Association […]
$317 Million in Pension Aid Distributed
The Office of Auditor General has distributed more than $317 million in state aid to support municipal pension plans in 1,492 municipalities and regional departments across Pennsylvania. The funding is generated by a 2 percent tax on fire and casualty […]
DGS to Auction More Than 300 Vehicles on October 26
The state Department of General Services will auction 300 vehicles on Tuesday, October 26, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a wide selection of vehicles used by state agencies. Preregistration and in-person previewing of vehicles will take place Thursday, October 21 […]
Municipal Expenses from Ida Approved for Seven More Counties
The federal government has approved a request for public assistance to municipal, county, and state governments from damage caused by Tropical Depression Ida. The approval releases public assistance for Bedford, Fulton, Huntingdon, Luzerne, Philadelphia, Schuylkill, and York Counties. Municipal expenses for Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties were approved last week. Damage […]
Pa. COVID-19 Cases Decrease
31,066 new cases of COVID-19 were reported last week, a 10% decrease compared to the prior week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,510,430. The commonwealth remains 15th in cases per 100,000 nationally, with Alaska, Montana, and Wyoming […]
PSATS Centennial Celebration, Business Meeting Taking Place in Hershey
PSATS Centennial Celebration Dinner kicks off tonight at the Hershey Lodge! This historic event, sponsored by the Pennsylvania Leadership Institute, promises to be a memorable occasion. Thank you for your support of this event and the scholarship fund! PSATS 2021 Business […]
Pilot Project Paves Road with Recycled Plastic
Officials from the state Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Environmental Protection (DEP), and General Services (DGS) highlighted a pilot project to pave part of a Ridley Creek State Park roadway with an asphalt and recycled plastic […]
