Get ready to Experience, Learn, and Connect! December 15 -16, 2025 – Kalahari, Pocono MountainInteractive Sessions Hands-On Workshops Networking Opportunities Explore Latest Equipment & Technology Click here for more information and to register.
Attention Engineers: Time’s Running Out!
Attention municipal and consulting engineers — the 2025 Fall Engineers Virtual Seminar is almost here! This full-day online event is tailored to township needs and packed with practical insights to help you tackle today’s infrastructure challenges. Click here to check the agenda and register.
ARP Closeout Report Is Coming: Make Sure Your Township is Ready!
U.S. Treasury is inviting certain recipients of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (called SLFRF or ARPA Funds) that reported fully expending their award to close out early. Treasury is notifying recipients on a rolling basis via email with instructions…
Townships News Provides Townships with a Tool
Dealing with abandoned, tax-delinquent, or blighted properties has long been an issue for municipalities. The legislature created a tool – land banks – which townships can on their own or in cooperation with neighboring municipalities to address issues related to…
Has Your Township Received PENNVEST Funding?
If your township has received funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, or PENNVEST, the Township News wants to hear from you! Share stories about the projects your township ha funded through PENNVEST by the end of this week (10/31) with Hanna…
Inflation Fluctuations Impact Interest Rates
The Consumer Price Index increased in September by 0.3% after rising by 0.4% in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over 12 months ending September 30, the all-items index increased 3%, compared to 2.9% at the end of August. Click here for the press release. …
Early Bird Ends FRIDAY, October 31 – Register Now for the PSATS Public Works Expo!
The PSATS Public Works Expo is open to all Pennsylvania municipalities and takes place December 15-16, 2025, at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos. Designed for roadmasters, directors, managers, crews, and municipal employees, the Expo features:Live equipment & safety demos Panels on public works challenges Two educational…
Virtual Class Will Address Concerns About Grid-Scale Solar Farms
Township officials who are concerned about commercial solar farms coming to their township can learn about their options for regulating these uses at a free virtual class scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. PSATS is hosting this class, which…
Reminder: Unlocking AI for Public Good Conference Slated for Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Conferences on Unlocking AI for Public Good have been scheduled for Thursday, October 30, at the Annenberg Zellerbach Theater in Philadelphia and Monday, November 10, at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The conferences will be hosted by the Governor’s Office…
Fire and EMS Grant Application Deadline Extended Until Friday 10/24
Due to confusion over the Fire and EMS Grant Program language on its website, the Office of Fire Commissioner has extended the deadline for these grants until tomorrow, Friday, October 24 at 4 p.m. This was done to ensure as many organizations as possible can…
