PSATS Welcomes Harry Krot
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…
Legislative Agency Conducting Survey on Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
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…
Reminder: Applications for Federal Transportation Grants Due 9/28
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….
PSATS Virtual Budgeting Class Tomorrow
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…
Get in the Zone…With PSATS Fall Zoning Classes
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…
Last Call for 2024 Conference Workshop Proposals!
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…
2023 Salary Survey Results Now Available!
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…
Find Your Money! Townships Owed Unclaimed Property
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,…
New Stream and Watershed Enhancement Grants
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…
