Heavy rains are expected in much of the state, with flood warnings in place from Fayette to Adams counties on the southern border and from Potter to Susquehanna counties in the Northern Tier. Wind advisories and tornado warnings are expected…
DGS to Auction More Than 300 Vehicles on Tuesday, August 13
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 300 vehicles on Tuesday, August 13, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a variety of 4-wheel drive SUVs, utility vehicles, and pickup…
Reminder: EPA Offers Free Technical Assistance for Water Services
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of the Water Technical Assistance program to help communities address challenges in providing safe drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to their residents. Townships are eligible to apply for free technical assistance services…
Reminder: Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Applications Due 8/29
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to support planning and demonstration projects to prevent death or serious injury on roads involving all users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public…
Township Engineer Association Seeking Workshop Speakers
PSATS’ Township Engineer Association is organizing a series of seminars aimed at providing municipal engineers with insights into the latest developments and best practices in the field and is seeking speakers for these events. Our next seminar – 2024 PSATS…
Townships Hold National Night Out Events Today
National Night Out is a national-community building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and is held nationwide the first Tuesday is August, which is today, August 6. It provides a great opportunity to bring police, other first responders and neighbors together under…
Grants Available for Susquehanna Watershed Projects
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) is opening a second round of Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grants to support local organizations dedicated to the health and wellness of local waterways. The grant program provides funding for community-based environmental and water…
PSATS Files to Protect Damage Cap
Last Friday, PSATS and several other statewide municipal organizations filed an amicus brief in Freilich v. SEPTA, where they argued that the current damages caps are constitutional. A woman injured by a SEPTA bus is claiming that the Sovereign Immunity Act…
Recognize Someone Outstanding at Your Township!
If you know an exceptional township supervisor, secretary, or manager, consider nominating them for a PSATS’ President’s Leadership Award! PSATS’ President’s Leadership Awards recognizes a township supervisor and a secretary or manager each year who have displayed the highest standards…
Townships Receive Millions in Traffic Signal Upgrades
As you know, local governments maintain every single traffic signal in PA, even on state roads. Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro and state Department of Transportation Secretary Mike Carroll announced that 63 municipalities will receive over $30 million to support traffic…
