From time to time, PSATS is asked to identify potential candidates to be considered to serve on a variety of advisory State Board and Commissions. In an attempt to build a database, we are asking anyone who has special interests…
2021 Virtual Conference Workshops Start Soon!
2021 Virtual Conference Workshops Start Soon! Between April and May 31, PSATS will host more than 60 2021 Conference workshops through its virtual classroom. Learn from experts from across the commonwealth on a wide variety of township administration, public safety, public works,…
Local Governments Are on Their Own for EIT Deadline Extension
After several weeks of internal review, the state Department of Community and Economic Development has determined that it lacks the legal authority to extend the statutory filing and payment deadline for the local earned income tax. Instead, it is directing…
More Details of Federal Funding Support
While there have been no guidelines issued by the US Treasury Department to date, yesterday we introduced a new PSATS Premiere Partner, Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, an accounting firm, to help interested parties through the eligibility and compliance process. Last year,…
Reminder: Township Officials Should Participate in PennDOT Survey
PSATS is urging township officials to take a few minutes to complete a survey by clicking hereand telling PennDOT which priorities are important to you. The survey is collecting feedback on the department’s long-term planning efforts, including its 12-Year Program, Long-Range Transportation Plan, and the…
DCNR Warns of Spring Wildfire Danger, Provides Maps with Wildfire Risks
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is warning residents of the risks of spring wildfires and is urging property owners to consider conditions before burning outdoors. Burning should be postponed if it is windy or dry. To…
Certified Host Municipality Inspectors Reimbursement Deadline June 30
The state Department of Environmental Protection has announced the deadline for the 2020 Host Municipality Inspector Program is June 30. Reimbursements are made to any municipality that has a municipal waste landfill, resource recovery facility, or commercial hazardous waste storage, treatment, and disposal facility. Applications must…
Pennsylvania 811 to Hold Virtual Safety Day
Pennsylvania One Call will host a Virtual Safety Day on April 21st! The free virtual event will feature a wide range of training, including partners from LTAP, OSHA, and more. Participants can build a day planner with the sessions they…
PSATS Welcomes New Premiere Partner to Help with Federal Covid Funding
PSATS welcomes Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, an accounting firm, as a new Premiere Partner. ZA will provide discounted pricing to PSATS members for technical assistance relative to the American Recovery Plan recently passed by Congress. This funding, which will come to…
April 4-10 is National Library Week
National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021) is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries and promote library use and support. This year’s theme is “Welcome to Your Library.” During the pandemic, libraries worked to meet their communities’ demands and changing…
