The state Department of Labor & Industry published notice of the 2023 bid limits in the December 10, 2022 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. On January 1, 2023, the minimum purchase amount that will require the advertisement for bids will…
Meeting in Montgomeryville 12/14 for Input on Hurricane Ida Draft CDBG Action Plan
The state Department of Community and Economic Development will hold an in-person public meeting on Wednesday, December 14, 6:30-8 p.m. at the Montgomery Township Community and Recreation Center, 1030 Horsham Road, Montgomeryville, PA 18936 to review and seek public comment…
Commonwealth Flags Lowered in Honor of Fallen Firefighters
Gov. Tom Wolf ordered the commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds to fly at half-staff immediately in honor of three firefighters who have died in the line of duty this week. Commonwealth flags should remain at…
DGS to Auction More Than 450 Vehicles on Tuesday, December 13
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 450 vehicles on Tuesday, December 13, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. Townships may bid on these vehicles because they are being sold by the…
DEP Lifts Drought Watch for 15 Counties
The state Department of Environmental Protection has lifted a drought watch for 15 counties, while a drought watch remains in effect for five counties. Drought watch has been lifted for Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Dauphin, Juniata, Lebanon, Lycoming, Mifflin,…
PSATS Collaborates with PSP on Infrastructure Threats
PSATS has entered into a collaboration with the Pennsylvania State Police and the Pennsylvania Office of Homeland Security in an effort to bridge any gaps in information sharing between township officials and the Pennsylvania Criminal Intelligence Center (PaCIC); particularly regarding…
Clarification on New Report Fields for DCED Report
New for 2023, the Report of Elected and Appointed Officials (DCED-CLGS-19) will collect information on a township’s property insurance carrier name and coverage limit and the liability insurance carrier name and coverage limit. Please note that this is referring to…
Flags Lowered for Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day
In accordance with the recent Presidential flag order, Gov. Tom Wolf ordered the U.S. and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds to fly at half-staff from sunrise to sunset today, December 7, in honor of Pearl…
Submit Your Entries to PSATS’ Awards Programs!
Attention township officials and staff! PSATS is currently accepting entries for its 2023 awards programs. The deadline for entries is as follows: • Youth Awards: January 15 • President’s Leadership Award: January 31 • Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Awards: January…
Broadband Authority to Hold Virtual Roundtable Tomorrow for Possible Grant Applicants
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority, in conjunction with the commonwealth’s Federal Program Officer with the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), will hold a virtual roundtable discussion geared toward internet service providers and other potential grant recipients tomorrow, December 8,…
