Townships that had not yet spent or obligated their America Rescue Plan Funds received a personalized email notice from the U.S. Treasury with their remaining balance that must be spent, under contract, or under purchase order by December 31, 2024….
Supervisor Compensation Model Ordinances Now Available
PSATS now has model ordinances available for implementing supervisor compensation. Act 94 of 2024 amended the Second Class Township Code to adjust the maximum thresholds for supervisor compensation and to allow township supervisors to be paid on a per-meeting basis. …
Take Simple Steps to Protect Your Township (and Yourself!) Online
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a global effort led by the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). As America’s Cyber Defense Agency, CISA works to promote best practices to help Americans protect themselves from cyberattacks at home and at…
New Mixed-Use Housing Grants Program Accepting Applications
The state Department of Community and Economic Development has opened its new $10 million PA Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program to develop mixed-use projects with a residential housing component. Townships can apply through December 6, 2024, for mixed-use site development, conversion…
Federal Cybersecurity Funding Available from DCED for Townships- Apply by Nov. 8
The Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Federal Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency recently approved the Commonwealth’s 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). Funds can be used for the following cybersecurity initiatives: Townships are eligible to apply to…
Don’t Miss the November 2024 Digital Township News!
The November 2024 digital edition of the Township News is available now! In this issue’s cover story, learn about the tools townships can use to combat blight in their community. Additional articles discuss the renewed interest among Pennsylvania farmers in growing industrial hemp;…
Reminder: PennDOT Multimodal Grant Applications Due November 5
The state Department of Transportation is accepting applications for Multimodal Grants until November 5. This program provides funding for priority investments in any transportation mode through PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund Statewide Competitive Funding Program. Funds can be used to coordinate…
Supreme Court Upholds Constitutionality of Section 402(e) of the Second Class Township Code
In Martin v. Donegal Twp., ___ A.3d ___, 2024 WL 4557856 (Pa. Oct. 24, 2024), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected arguments by three former township supervisors that they were deprived of their constitutional rights after township voters reduced the size of a township…
Motorists Beware of “Ramped-Up” Deer Activity as Daylight Hours Decrease
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert as nighttime and deer movement hours increase leading up to the fall breeding season. Yearling bucks may travel several dozen miles to find new ranges, and adult…
Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General are encouraging Pennsylvanians to take part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative tomorrow, October…
