Township News Looks at Community Celebrations A ransomware attack on the company that prints the Township News has once again delayed production and delivery of the print edition. Subscribers don’t have to wait to read the May issue, however, because […]
Ask the Candidates Forum
Six of the 10 candidates running for Pennsylvania governor chose to attend and answer questions from township officials at the PSATS Annual Conference in April. PSATS is sharing the following article by Jan Murphy of the (Harrisburg) Patriot-News, (and reprinted […]
All-Time Record- Monthly Revenue Collection for PA – $6.5 Billion!
The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released April 2022 revenue reports and the state collected $6.5 billion, a one-month record. State General Fund collections year-to-date exceed estimates by more than $4.5 billion or 12.4%. The overage was […]
Reminder: DCED Accepting Applications for Act 13 Grants
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for Act 13 program grants until May 31, 2022. There are several specific grant programs funded from impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: […]
PennDOT Connects Data Considerations for Active Transportation Drop-In
Before you dive into developing your active transportation plan, it is important to consider what data you are missing and what you will need to collect to incorporate into the plan and even help with prioritization. Having key data can […]
Federal REAL ID Enforcement Begins in One Year
Federal enforcement of REAL ID is scheduled to begin on May 3, 2023. The oft-delayed regulation will require individuals who want to fly or visit federal facilities to have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or photo ID card. To learn […]
U.S. DOT Holding Webinar Today on New Discretionary Grants
The U.S. Department of Transportation will hold a webinar this afternoon from 1 to 3 p.m. to help interested communities learn about the new Safe Streets and Roads for All Program. This is a new discretionary grant program, part of […]
Reminder: Townships Encouraged to Approve America250PA Resolution
America250PA was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States in 2026 and Pennsylvania’s leading role in commemorating this event. Join the celebration by approving a sample commemorative resolution (should you choose). Click here for a copy of the commemorative America250PA resolution. […]
Conference Attendees Hear from Gubernatorial Candidates
On the final day of the PSATS 2022 Annual Conference in Hershey, PA, delegates heard from gubernatorial candidates at a forum. All candidates were invited and attendees had the opportunity to submit questions in advance. The candidates were asked questions […]
DEP Awards Funding for Recycling and Leaf-Collection Programs
$30.5 million in Recycling Development and Implementation Grants were awarded to 157 county and municipal governments for recycling collections and education, as well as leaf litter pickup. Many townships were recipients of these grants. To learn more, and to view […]
