The state Department of General Services has released the 2021-2022 Road Salt contract with pricing and winning bidder by county and contract specification. Participating townships can view the contract by clicking here, under Newsflash. The statewide average price per ton […]
Public Hearing on Solar Development in Rural Pennsylvania Set for Next Friday
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will hold a public hearing next Friday, October 1 at 9 a.m. at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania to explore current policy approaches to solar development in rural Pennsylvania and matters to consider when beginning and […]
Reminder: Grants Available to Address Community Violence
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is accepting grant applications designed to reduce or prevent community violence. The $24 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention funding will be made available to eligible applicants, including municipalities, counties, institutions of higher education, and community organizations. Applications […]
LCB Says Record Sales While Cutting Municipal Local Share
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (PLCB) has reported a record sales increase for the 2020-21 fiscal year and the largest annual sales increase in PLCB history. Sales for the fiscal year totaled $2.91 billion, including liquor and sales tax, 13.7% […]
More Unfunded Mandates Coming From Harrisburg
The Wolf Administration has released its Pennsylvania Climate Action Plan 2021 and is calling for statewide action on climate change by all sectors, including local governments. Mandates on flooding mitigation and more restrictive building codes are sure to add news […]
PennDOT Data Shows Roundabouts Reduce Fatalities, Injuries, and Crashes
The state Department of Transportation has announced that fatalities, injuries, and crashes decreased overall at 26 roundabouts at 23 locations in the time since they were built. “The modern roundabout is simply safer than the traditional intersection,” says PennDOT Secretary […]
FDA Approves First Booster COVID-19 Vaccine Shots
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has amended the emergency use authorization for the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine to allow for a single booster dose at least six months after completion of the primary series for people 65 years of age […]
PSATS’ Business Meeting, Centennial Celebration Take Place in Three Weeks!
There are only three weeks left to register for PSATS’ Centennial Celebration Dinner and Annual Business Meeting! Join us for either or both events, which will be held at the Hershey Lodge. The Business Meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 15, and the Centennial […]
CDC Provides Guidance on COVID-19 Quarantine
When an employee tests positive for COVID-19, it can be complicated to determine how long they need to isolate and when they may return to work. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Guidance on Quarantine & Isolation can be […]
Commonwealth Prepared to Start Booster Shots When Authorized
The state Department of Health announced an order for vaccine providers to be prepared to offer booster shots of COVID-19 vaccines when approved by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The order requires vaccine providers to provide both online […]