All townships that participate in the PSATS Health Insurance Trust, Pension Trust, and Unemployment Compensation Trust were mailed Trustees Ballots on August 11. The terms of two members of the Board of Trustees will expire at the end of 2023…
Commonwealth to Distribute Iodide to Residents Near Nuclear Plants on Thursday
The state Department of Health will offer free potassium iodide, or KI, tablets on Thursday, August 17, to Pennsylvanians who are within 10 miles of the state’s four active nuclear power plants as part of routine preventative efforts in case…
Broadband Webinar Link for Wednesday 8/16
If you had trouble with the link for tomorrow’s Broadband Authority webinar on CPF-BIP Challenge Process and Local Government Feedback on submitted applications for service in your township, please use the link below. Link: https://pa-dced.webex.com/weblink/register/r109f55977709abd2e04c52a7bafd7de4
Online Surveys Expanded to Phone and Mail to Get Info From Unserved Areas
Up until this point, data collection has been mostly online to try and find out who has, and does not have, broadband access. Township officials and residents who lack broadband access or have slow service now have options for completing…
Budget Season Is Around the Corner … and PSATS Can Help!
With summer almost over, many townships are gearing up for the fall budget season. If your township’s budget process needs a jump start, sign up for one of PSATS’s upcoming half-day “Developing Your Township Budget” classes. There will be sessions…
Electric Vehicle Charging Funds Awarded to Private Sector on Interstates
Yesterday, the state Department of Transportation announced the first round of conditional awards for the federal National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure funding, which will be used for the installation of electric charging facilities in Pennsylvania. The grants were awarded to private-sector…
Broadband Authority Holds Webinar for Local Governments
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) is holding a Challenge Process and Local Government Input Webinar this Wednesday, August 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The PBDA has received applications for more than $900 million in federal broadband funds;…
Townships Receive Green Light-Go Grants
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that 77 municipalities in 31 counties will receive nearly $35.5 million in Green Light-Go Grants funding to support traffic signal upgrades, increase safety, and improve mobility. Congratulations to the dozens of townships receiving funds from this…
Flags Lowered for Passing of Former First Lady Ellen Casey
On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro ordered U.S. and commonwealth flags on all commonwealth facilities, public buildings, and grounds to fly at half-staff in honor of former First Lady Ellen Casey, who passed away. Click here to read a statement from…
PSATS Morning News for Friday 8/11
PUC Recognizes National “811 Day” The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is highlighting the importance of safe digging awareness and education in conjunction with the celebration of “National 811 Day” on August 11, or 8/11. Today’s date can serve as…
