Has your township completed an interesting historic preservation project? Tell the Pa. Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) about it and you may win a Community Initiative Award.  The deadline for submitting your story is December 31, 2023. The awards recognize municipalities,…

The Local Technical Assistance Program (LTAP) for transportation related safety and technical training has a few vacancies. If you are a roadmaster or have road, bridge or transportation systems experience or advice to share with PennDot, you may be eligible…

Township officials can remind older adults and people with disabilities that they have until December 31 to apply for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2023. The rebates are available through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which benefits…

The December 2023 edition of the Township News includes information to help townships establish an online presence with an effective website, as well as prepare for the annual organization meeting and the annual audit. PSATS is also gearing up for…

At PSATS we are excited to embark on the 2023/2024 PSATS Boot Camp for Township Officials and Staff, which is a three-part series that begins in December. As we gear up to get new PSATS members ready for their roles,…

The Pa. Public Utility Commission released a notice yesterday that most electric utilities will adjust electric generation prices charged to non-shopping customers effective Decembers 1. These changes are for the generation and supply charge for energy and is the utility’s…

The Courier Express is reporting that new federal charges of conspiracy and federal program fraud have been filed against Herm Suplizio, the suspended manager of the City of DuBois, who is alleged to have stolen hundreds of thousands of public…

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and local governments are not immune. In fact, municipalities are one of the most common targets for ransomware attacks. These attacks can cripple operations, steal sensitive data, and cost taxpayers a fortune. That’s why PSATS,…

There are 5 seats left in the final PSATS Zoning Academy for 2023. It will be held December 5-6 at the PSATS Educational Center in Enola.  Topics will cover all of the basics from A to Z: Terminology, ordinances. Enforcement,…