Township officials can recognize their public works crews this week during National Public Works Week 2023! This week’s theme is “Connecting the World Through Public Works.” Each day this week, the APWA will host a Spirit Day on social media…
Reminder: CFA Accepting Grant Applications for Multimodal Transportation Fund
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is accepting grant applications for its Multimodal Transportation Fund. Townships are eligible to apply through DCED’s online single application for assistance until July 31. Please note this opportunity is separate from PennDOT’s Multimodal Program. The…
U.S. Post Office Holds Mailbox Improvement Week May 21-27
The U.S. Post Office has designated May 21-27 as Mailbox Improvement Week to encourage customers to examine and, where necessary, improve the appearance of their mailboxes. This week calls attention to the need for providing mailboxes that are: Mailboxes that meet…
PA Unemployment Rate Lowest on Record
The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently released its preliminary employment situation report for April 2023. The commonwealth’s unemployment rate dropped one-tenth of a percentage point (0.1%) over the month to 4.1% in April, matching the lowest rate…
PSATS Hosting Free Workshops on Utility-Scale Solar Development
PSATS is hosting free educational workshops intended for public officials and employees to learn more about utility-scale solar development in Pennsylvania. Contact Scott Coburn at scoburn@psats.org to register. Upcoming dates and locations are:
PUC Alerts Consumers of June 1 Electric Price Changes
The Pa. Public Utility Commission released a notice yesterday that most electric utilities will adjust electric generation prices charged to non-shopping customers effective June 1. Members may shop for lower rates. While most adjustments are increases, PPL, UGI, and Wellsboro…
Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas Fixed Award Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of Clean Energy Demonstrations (OCED) announced it is now accepting pre-applications for the new Energy Improvement in Rural or Remote Areas grant program. This program was created under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to provide financial investment, technical…
Yesterday’s Primary Elections Mark a New Beginning
Congratulations to the winners in yesterday’s primary elections! News stories everywhere spoke of light turnout at the polls but didn’t reflect the growing number of mail-in ballots despite having totals by the end of the evening. Voters interviewed at the polls…
Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program Funding Available Soon
PennDOT has announced that the 2023 application round for the Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) will open May 30. Townships are eligible to apply and no funding match is required. Approximately $28 million will be made available this funding round and the Bipartisan Infrastructure…
