With new federal overtime requirements impacting some employees and challenges to find and keep quality employees, townships should participate to find out how other townships most like theirs are compensating employees and what benefits are provided. You need to enter…

That’s what the state House is getting ready to decide, possibly this week … and action is needed. Under the guise of “affordable housing,” this legislation would force communities to accept a developer’s building scheme conforming to Harrisburg-mandated density. These…

In the midst of summer project season, now is the perfect time to start thinking about applying for PSATS’ Awards programs! The deadline for the following four awards programs is January 31, 2025: – President’s Leadership Award – Citizen Communication Awards –…

Township officials should take a minute to look at the state Department of Transportation’s upcoming road and bridge projects to determine if any will impact your township. The public has only until July 3 to weigh in on any concerns or the…

The State House May Take Up Statewide Zoning Mandates as early as next week. Contact your state representative before it’s too late to oppose the statewide zoning mandates, which allow Harrisburg to change the characteristics of your communities! A special interest…

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is now accepting applications for the new Digital Connectivity Technology Program through August 19, 2024. Townships are eligible to apply for publicly accessible laptops to facilitate broadband access and literacy training programs to township residents. Grant laptops can…

The Federal Highway Administration has announced the solicitation for FY 2024-2026 Wildlife Crossings Pilot Program to improve safety, protect motorists and wildlife by reducing wildlife vehicle collisions, and improve habitat connectivity for terrestrial and aquatic species. $145 million is available for FY24-25…

Township Open Records Officers should look for a survey that was recently emailed to you from the Office of Open Records (OOR) asking about your recent experiences with the Right-to-Know Law. The survey is brief and participants will be asked…

The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has $1.8 million available for a new grant and financing opportunity, the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program, that is designed to help local governments become more energy efficient and reduce energy…

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission announced that it collected $179.6 million in natural gas impact fees for calendar year 2023, which will be distributed in early July. Counties and municipalities directly affected by drilling will receive $100 million of these…