At PSATS we are excited to embark on the 2023/2024 PSATS Boot Camp for Township Officials and Staff, which is a three-part series that begins in December. As we gear up to get new PSATS members ready for their roles,…

The Pa. Public Utility Commission released a notice yesterday that most electric utilities will adjust electric generation prices charged to non-shopping customers effective Decembers 1. These changes are for the generation and supply charge for energy and is the utility’s…

The Courier Express is reporting that new federal charges of conspiracy and federal program fraud have been filed against Herm Suplizio, the suspended manager of the City of DuBois, who is alleged to have stolen hundreds of thousands of public…

Cyberattacks are on the rise, and local governments are not immune. In fact, municipalities are one of the most common targets for ransomware attacks. These attacks can cripple operations, steal sensitive data, and cost taxpayers a fortune. That’s why PSATS,…

There are 5 seats left in the final PSATS Zoning Academy for 2023. It will be held December 5-6 at the PSATS Educational Center in Enola.  Topics will cover all of the basics from A to Z: Terminology, ordinances. Enforcement,…

Today is Giving Tuesday, a day that represents the generosity of the season and making an investment in your local community.  In years past, supporters like you have provided much-needed funds to grow educational programs and scholarship opportunities for the…

Election results are being certified with write-in votes finalized. If you have a newly elected supervisor, experienced ones or any staff who want a refresher, it’s not too late to sign up for one of PSATS 15 Boot Camps around…

PennDOT has announced that approximately $40 million will be available for the Green Light-Go: Municipal Signal Partnership Program to replace, synchronize, time, operate, and maintain traffic signals. To qualify to apply for funding, townships must complete and submit a Pre-Application Scoping Form to the…

The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for the Alternative Fuels Incentive Grant (AFIG) Program. Townships and municipal authorities are eligible to apply for funding through December 15.    Approximately $3 million in grant funding is available to support:      …

Today is the final day to submit requests for PSATS recognition certificates for township supervisors who are retiring or departing effective December 31, 2023, that you may want to recognize for their years of service to the township and your…