The Pa. Department of State begins accepting petitions from candidates for state representative and state senator today. Candidates only have until March 28 to file petitions for the May 17 primary election, less than half of the traditional 21 days…
Reminder: DCNR ATV, Snowmobile Trails Grant Deadline Is March 31 
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is accepting grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails and facilities. Applications are…
Speaking of ATV and Snowmobiles…. 
PSATS has been asked to identify municipal official volunteers who may be interested in serving on an advisory committee for Snowmobiles and ATVs. Anyone who is interested should please email Dsanko@psats.org with a statement of interest and contact information.
Join The Power Of One Volunteer Program!
The PSATS Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Show is a great place for people to get involved in the association and become a Power of One volunteer. Volunteer opportunities at the 2022 Conference include moderating workshops, handing out tote bags…
PA Supreme Court Approves Final State House, Senate Maps
Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court upheld the 2021 Pennsylvania Legislative Reapportionment Commission’s Final Reapportionment Plan for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives and Pennsylvania Senate as in compliance with the Pennsylvania and United States Constitutions. The new maps are to be…
The Horses Are Out of the Gate!
And they’re off! The 2022 election ballot is taking shape. There are 12 candidates running for U.S. Senate, 11 for Governor, 12 for Lt. Governor and 55 for 17 Congressional seats as of petition filing deadline last night. State Senate…
America 250!
America 250 was formed to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States which will occur in 2026. Stay tuned for more information about how your community can participate in the celebration and steps you can take now! A sample…
Have You Registered Yet for the 2022 Annual Conference? Don’t Wait, Rates Increase April 1!
PSATS urges every township to send at least one delegate to the 2022 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show. The knowledge gained can help your community save money, plan for the future, and explore new ways of serving residents. Register by March 31…
Does Your Township Have Historic Properties?
The Pennsylvania State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO), a bureau of the Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission, is conducting a multiyear inventory of older and historic places that are underrepresented in the statewide inventory. 7,500 properties were added in 17…
An Opportunity to Learn More about PennDOT Connects and Potential Funding Opportunities
The municipal outreach/peer exchange sessions will consist of interactive workshops that engage participants in peer exchange and idea-sharing. Municipalities will have the opportunity to interact with PennDOT, their local metropolitan planning organization or rural planning organization (MPO or RPO) staff…
