Local Government Week: April 14-18 Local Government Week is here! This annual event is a great chance to engage with your constituents, raise awareness, and highlight the essential work you do. Local Government Week is a time to celebrate our…
Local Government: It’s Time to Say Thank You…
PSATS Executive Director, Dave Sanko penned an op-ed recognizing township leadership. ” During Local Government Week, let us acknowledge the crucial role township employees play in our democracy. They serve daily, regardless of the challenges. People serve because they care deeply, and…
PSATS Hosting Free Classes on Solar Farms for Municipal Officials & Staff
Are you interested in learning more about grid-scale solar projects that might be coming to your township? PSATS is offering a series of free, half-day educational sessions across the state for municipal officials and staff. Tom Murphy, the former director…
DGS to Auction More Than 325 Vehicles on Tuesday, April 15
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 325 vehicles on Tuesday, April 15, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a variety of 4-wheel drive SUVs, utility vehicles, and pickup trucks, as well as a few electric…
Inflation Down Slightly Two Months In a Row
The Consumer Price Index decreased in March by .1% after rising by .2% in February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months ending March, the all-items index increased 2.4% after rising 2.8% for the 12 months ending January. The index for energy fell 2.4%…
Pennsylvania Preserves Farms in Townships Across the Commonwealth
Pennsylvania is investing nearly $12 million to purchase development rights for 2,187 acres on 29 farms in 28 townships in 17 counties, protecting them from future development. The program ensures that Pennsylvania farmers will have access to prime quality land…
Looking for Help with ARPA (SLFRF) Reports? Don’t Risk Losing Funds!
PSATS is here to help you understand your responsibilities for reporting the American Rescue Plan Act funds, also known as SLFRF funds. Townships received these federal grants in 2021 and 2022 and U.S. Treasury has announced that they will begin…
WalkWorks Program to Develop Active Transportation Plans
The state Department of Health has announced the third round of WalkWorks Capacity-Building funding opportunity toward the development of active transportation plans (ATPs). Funding is available for townships to create a plan to identify and prioritize projects related to modes of active transportation…
More Counties Added to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone
The state Department of Agriculture has added four counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2025 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine zone for this invasive pest is now at 56 counties, although more than half…
PUC Natural Gas Impact Fee Report Due April 15
Townships that received natural gas impact fees from Act 13 of 2012 in 2024 must report to the Public Utility Commission on the use of these funds. The Unconventional Gas Well Fund Usage Report (called Spending Report in the portal)…
