The state Department of Agriculture has announced the preservation of 1,953 acres on 28 farms in 16 counties through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, which protects farms from future residential, commercial, or industrial development. The newly preserved farms are located in townships…
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority announced the approval of $45 million yesterday in Multi-Purpose Community Facilities grant funding to 49 projects in 26 counties across the commonwealth. The funding will help connect Pennsylvanians to the internet at community centers, libraries,…
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for Solid Waste Management Grants to reduce or eliminate pollution of water resources from solid waste sites. Rural areas and townships with a population of 10,000 or less are eligible to apply through December…
Is your township looking for funding assistance for a new park, trail or conservation project? In 2023 state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources DCNR funded more than 225 projects totaling $54 million statewide for parks playgrounds trails, nature preserves,…
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is accepting applications for the Fire and EMS Grant Program until October 20, 2024. All fire companies, emergency medical services, and volunteer rescue squads may apply for this grant. Fire and rescue companies must be actively reporting to PennFIRS…
State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook is urging Pennsylvanians to take part in this year’s Fire Prevention Week and review important fire safety information. Township officials are encouraged to share this information with their residents. This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Smoke…
Are you ready to test your emergency management skills? Join TEMA on October 10th at 10 a.m. for a full-day virtual workshop designed to simulate real-world emergencies. What to expect: Register now to secure your spot and enhance your emergency preparedness.
The Office of Open Records updated its Standard Right-to-Know Law Request Form. Among other changes, the form is now two pages and includes a required checkbox affirming that the provided name and contact information is accurate and that the requester is…
Townships that host state game lands may find that they received a deposit from the Commonwealth on October 1 that they are struggling to identify. It is likely from the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Act 34 of 2023 increased Payment-in-Lieu of…
The Pennsylvania State Archives’ Annual Archives and Records Management Seminar, which will be held tomorrow, Tuesday, October 8. A pest management workshop will be held from 9:30am to 12:30 pm and Denying the Digital Dark Age: The Importance of Long-Term…
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