Beginning August 29, Act 65 of 2021 will require all township boards and commissions to post agendas on a website, if they have one, and at the township building and meeting place at least 24 hours before the meeting. Action […]
Reminder: DEP Accepting Applications for Recycling Grants
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for Municipal Recycling Program Development and Implementation Grants (Section 902 Grants) until September 24, 2021. Eligible recycling program development and implementation costs are eligible for 90% funding. Municipalities who did not receive a […]
Make Sure Your Township Has the Earliest Access to Salary Survey Results!
Be sure your designated township staff (PSATS Salary Survey Plus processor) enters your township’s wage and benefit data by August 18 to ensure the earliest access to all PSATS Salary Survey Plus reports this year, including comparisons to 2018-2020 results, […]
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Increase with Delta Variant
Registration for Business Meeting, Centennial Celebration Opens in One Week!
Registration for PSATS’ Centennial Celebration Dinner and Annual Business Meeting opens on Monday, August 2, so be sure to register for either or both events. Both events will be held at the Hershey Lodge, with the Business Meeting scheduled for […]
More Than 1,350 Townships Have Applied for American Rescue Plan Funds
More than 1,350 townships have applied to the state Department of Community and Economic Development for their American Rescue Plan funds, including every township in the following 32 counties: Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Blair, Bucks, Butler, Cumberland, Dauphin, Delaware, Elk, Erie, […]
August 2 is New Deadline for PSATS’ 100th Commemorative Ad Book!
Monday, August 2nd was already the opening day for registration for the PSATS Fall Business Meeting and Centennial Celebration, but now DCED has chosen that day for the final deadline for municipalities to apply for ARP federal funding. Since that […]
Keystone Communities Grant Program Accepting Applications
The Keystone Communities Grant program, which encourages partnerships between public and private sectors to support local revitalization initiatives for the growth and stability of the community, is accepting applications until August 31 for a variety of grant opportunities. These include planning grants, revitalization, public improvements, and more. […]
SAM.gov Fraud Warning
PSATS has heard that several township officials have received emails urging them to renew their SAM.gov account or pay to complete a SAM.gov application. Please note that these emails are deceptive and should be deleted immediately. Many are trying to convince you to pay for their “help” with your application or renewal. We have […]
See Your Township in the 2022 PSATS Calendar!
ownship public works crews operate year-round, and we’d like to see your crew in action. Get creative and show us the many ways that your public works crew keeps your township running smoothly throughout the year. Take photos of them […]