DCED confirmed that those municipalities with a population of less than 50,000 still have time to apply. While the extended deadline is July 29, PSATS and DCED strongly urge township officials to apply ASAP, and no later than mid-July to…
Pennsylvania Remains at 13th for Vaccine Doses Administered Per Capita
According to the Centers for Disease Control, Pennsylvania remains at 13th for total COVID doses administered per capita. Nationally, more than 154 million people have been fully vaccinated, or 57.2% of the adult population and 77.8% of those age 65 or older. 13.8 million vaccine…
Fireworks Safety Resources
Looking for fireworks safety resources to encourage safe celebrations this weekend? Here are a few resources: National Fire Protection Association’s Fireworks Page American Pyrotechnics Safety & Education Foundation Office of Fire Commissioner Fireworks Safety Press Release
Reminders After Applying for American Rescue Funds
The state Department of Community and Economic Development has noted that American Rescue Funds should be placed under 352.53 or 352.530 in its Chart of Accounts. The name for this account is Federal Entitlements to Governmental Units. Expenditures should be…
See Your Township in the 2022 PSATS Calendar!
Township public works crews operate year-round, and we’d like to see your crew in action. Get creative and show us the many ways that your public works crew keeps your township running smoothly throughout the year. For example, you could…
PennDOT Invites Private Sector to Submit Qualifications on P3 Bridge Tolling Candidates
The state Department of Transportation is inviting the private sector to submit their qualifications to compete for the opportunity to enter into a public-private partnership to administer its Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership (P3) Initiative. The initiative would fund the reconstruction or…
Breathe Easier!
While the heat is stifling, there is cause for breathing easier today. The U.S. Treasury granted a 30-day extension to the Commonwealth of PA for ARP distributions. While there is now additional time to complete your application, it is still…
Together Again! Watch Your Mail for Information on PSATS Business Meeting, Centennial Celebration
Join PSATS for two major events scheduled for this fall in Hershey! Registration information was mailed late last week for our Centennial Celebration Dinner on October 14, followed by PSATS 2021 Annual Business Meeting on October 15. Registration Opens August…
Reminder: Townships Need to Apply for American Rescue Plan Funds ASAP
Township officials are reminded that each township with a population of less than 50,000 must apply for its American Rescue Plan funds through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Single Application for Assistance as soon as possible. Completed…
Harrisburg State Budget News
Before this publication appears on Monday, we will learn that the legislature has proposed a budget of under $40 Billion dollars for the Commonwealth for next year. Given the current budget surplus combined with the influx of federal stimulus funding,…
