The state Department of Agriculture has announced the preservation of 2,046 acres on 24 farms in 10 counties through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program, which protects farms from future residential, commercial, or industrial development. The newly preserved farms are in Berks, […]

America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in commemorating this event. Over 200 townships have passed a resolution to endorse the America250PA mission to Educate, Preserve, Innovate, and Celebrate […]

Acting State Fire Commissioner Charles McGarvey is urging Pennsylvanians to take part in this year’s Fire Prevention Week and review important fire safety information.  This year’s Fire Prevention Week theme, “Fire won’t wait, plan your escape,” works to educate everyone […]

To allow more township officials to attend our PSATS 2022 Stormwater Conference, we have moved our Stormwater Conference to an on-line, virtual class which also gives attendees the opportunity to attend both the “Policy” and the “Technical” track presentations. If […]

The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for a new grant round to support the development of municipal recycling programs under section 902 of the Municipal Waste Planning, Recycling and Waste Reduction Act of 1988 (Act 101). Applications must be […]

A West Brunswick Township, Schuylkill County farm has been selected to provide the White House Christmas tree for 2022. Click here for more details.

The state Department of Environmental Protection awarded $3 million in grant funding to local governments and organizations to restore local watersheds. The Section 319 grants target nonpoint source pollution that enters waterways from widespread sources, such as agricultural activities, stormwater […]

Wondering how your employee’s wages compare to those townships most like yours? Curious about what types of employee benefits similar population-sized townships provide? All of this and more is available to you as a member service in 2022 PSATS Salary Survey Plus!   […]

Act 57 of 2022 requires all municipalities that levy real estate taxes to adopt a resolution or ordinance directing their tax collector to implement its provisions. Townships have from today, the law’s effective date, until January 9, 2023, to adopt […]

The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is offering Boating Facility Grants to help communities capitalize on the surge in new boating activity. Townships and other municipalities may apply for these grants, as well as certain nonprofits, by December 30.     The program […]