Township officials are reminded that there are several state filing deadlines fast approaching. See below for the forms, why it is important to file, how to file, and where to go if you need assistance.
Coalition Urges Housing Reform That Would Preempt Township Land Use Authority
A coalition of business leaders, builders, affordable housing providers, and more convened by 10,000 Friends of Pennsylvania is urging the state legislature to take action that would strip local land use authority to address the shortage of affordable and accessible housing….
PSATS Longest Living Past President Has Passed
Ed Hill, “Mr. PSATS”, who served as PSATS President during the Bicentennial in 1976 passed away recently at the age of 90. Ed, a lifelong Chester County resident, served as a West Bradford Township supervisor as well as an East…
Shapiro Administration Claims DEP Permit Backlog Reduced by 41%
The Shapiro Administration is lauding its efforts to improve sate permitting and is pointing to the state Department of Environmental Protection’s improvements to its online permitting, online payment, and delivery of on-time permit decisions as a demonstration of success. DEP…
PSATS Applauds “Transparency in Mandated Advertising Act” Effort
On Friday, PSATS applauded the sponsors of a proposal for a new legislative initiative to require newspapers to disclose the costs of mandatory legal advertisements in a press release. PSATS is asking township officials to contact their senators to co-sponsor this legislation. …
PSP Seeks Applicants for Annual Youth Camp
The Pennsylvania State Police, in collaboration with the Pennsylvania National Guard and Pennsylvania American Legion, is accepting applications for its annual youth camp, which will be held June 9-15, 2024 at Messiah University in Mechanicsburg, Cumberland County. The six-day leadership…
PSATS Supports “Transparency in Mandated Advertising Act” Effort
As Sunshine Week concludes, the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) applauds the sponsors of this sunshine initiative to require newspapers disclose the cost incurred by local governments due to mandatory legal advertising and posting of public notices….
2023 Pennsylvania County Total Population Estimates Released
The U.S. Census Bureau released estimates of Pennsylvania’s total population as of July 1, 2023, at the county level, which include county totals as well as births, deaths, and migration. The Pennsylvania Data Center released a brief with a map…
Shapiro Announces Energy Plan
Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced development of an energy plan for the commonwealth. The plan claims that it would create an emissions reduction program that leverages Pennsylvania’s advantages as a major energy producer to reduce emissions while lowering prices through…
Reminder: Snowmobile and ATV Grant Deadline is March 29
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications for All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Grants. Townships are eligible to apply through March 29, 2024, and no match is required. Eligible projects include planning, land acquisition, development, rehabilitation, and maintenance…
