The Wolf Administration has released its Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2021 and is calling for statewide action on climate change by all sectors, including local governments. Mandates on flooding mitigation and more restrictive building codes are sure to add news…
The state Department of Transportation has announced that fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased overall at 26 roundabouts at 23 locations in the time since they were built. “The modern roundabout is simply safer than the traditional intersection,” says PennDOT Secretary…
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has amended the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to allow for a single booster dose at least six months after completion of the primary series for people 65 years of age…
There are only three weeks left to register for PSATS’ Centennial Celebration Dinner and Annual Business Meeting! Join us for either or both events, which will be held at the Hershey Lodge. The Business Meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 15, and the Centennial…
When an employee tests positive for COVID-19, it can be complicated to determine how long they need to isolate and when they may return to work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Guidance on Quarantine & Isolation can be…
The state Department of Health announced an order for vaccine providers to be prepared to offer booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines when approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The order requires vaccine providers to provide both online…
Townships looking for the latest on the American Rescue Plan (ARP) can find it on PSATS’ new American Rescue Plan webpage, accessible at psats.org in the red bar. Township officials can find the latest guidance, links to important U.S. Treasury…
The state Department of Transportation has announced a timeline for moving forward with its Major Bridge P3 Initiative as the public involvement and environmental review processes continue on candidate bridges. PennDOT is inviting three teams to submit competing proposals to…
The state Department of Transportation is now accepting comments on its draft 2045 Long-Range Transportation Plan and draft Freight Movement Plan. Comments are being accepted until October 19. Click here to view the plans. Comment forms are available here.
Townships depend on civic volunteers, especially firefighters and emergency medical services personnel, and on residents to serve on volunteer boards, commissions, and committees. If your township has a population under 25,000, you can nominate outstanding civic volunteers through the national…
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