PSATS welcomes Harry Krot to our staff today as Trust Membership/Promotion Manager. Harry joins us from his most recent position as Deputy Executive Director of the PA Municipal League where he oversaw membership and education. An Army veteran, he also […]

The Pennsylvania Local Government Commission, a legislative agency, is studying municipal property maintenance code enforcement on behalf of the Statewide Blight Reform Task Force. There is growing concern over the impact of blight on our communities and code enforcement is […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is accepting applications for its Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Programs until September 28. Up to $3.16 billion is available for planning and construction projects. Townships are eligible to apply. […]

As townships head into budget season, don’t miss your chance to get some last-minute budgeting tips. Join Tommy Ryan, manager at East Cocalico Township in Lancaster County, tomorrow from 9-11:30 for a virtual “Developing Your Township Budget” class. Click here […]

PSATS is hosting a full slate of zoning-related educational events this fall. From PAAZO seminars (East, West, and Central) to classes on conducting public hearings, comprehensive plans and dimensional variances, as well as duties of planning commissions and ZHBs, we […]

Today is the last day PSATS will be accepting proposals for workshops to be presented at its 2024 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Show, which runs from April 14-17 at the Hershey Lodge. Interested parties must submit proposals to PSATS […]

Results from the 2023 PSATS Salary Survey Plus are now available! Thank you to the hundreds of townships that made this member service possible. Please note that ONLY participating townships have access to results. Data entry remains open and new […]

Each year, the PA Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Common types of unclaimed property are savings or checking accounts, stocks, dividends, checks that have not been cashed such as payroll, certificates of deposit, unclaimed insurance benefits, […]

The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) has announced a new Stream & Watershed Enhancement Grant program aimed at environmental and water resources projects that improve, restore, or protect the Susquehanna River Basin’s waterways. Townships are eligible to apply through November 30, 2023.     Funds can […]

Does your township need help with personnel management issues, whether it is discipline, hiring, or pay issues? If so, consider attending one of three PSATS HR & Labor Management Institute events this fall. They will be held on October 10 […]