The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance for choosing masks and respirators, including the levels of protection offered by each and situations where greater protection may be desired. Click here to learn more.
PSATS Sets Town Hall on Final ARP Rule
As previously reported, the U.S. Treasury released its final rule for the American Rescue Plan funding last week. PSATS staff are currently analyzing the 400-plus-page final rule in preparation for the virtual town halls scheduled for next Thursday, January 20, at 11…
Reminder: FEMA Accepting SAFER Grant Applications
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is accepting Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response Grant (SAFER) applications until February 4, 2022. This program provides funding directly to fire departments and volunteer firefighter organizations to help them increase or maintain the…
PSATS Conference Registrations Nearly 1,700 First Day
The 2022 Annual PSATS Educational Conference and Exhibit Show opened registration will nearly 1,700 registrations for the April 24-27 event. 75% of available hotel rooms have been booked and the Hershey Lodge sold out within the first half hour. Registrants…
USDA Has Low-Interest Loans for Water, Wastewater Projects
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has available historically low interest rates of 1.25% to 2.125% for loans from the Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program. The funds can be used to help build, expand, and repair your community’s drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and sanitary solid waste…
And the Winner Is…….
We can’t get there without you. Do you know a township supervisor, manager, or secretary who has demonstrated outstanding leadership to improve their community? Nominate them for the PSATS President’s Leadership Award. There is a separate award for supervisors and…
Registration for the 2022 PSATS Educational Conference and Exhibit Show is now open!
Go to conference.psats.org to register today!
Township Officials Are Invited to Participate in Transportation Survey
The Pennsylvania Transportation Advisory Committee is conducting a post-pandemic mobility study to assess past, current, and future transportation behaviors in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. As part of the study, the committee is conducting a survey to collect input from planning…
Reminder: U.S. Treasury Releases Final ARP Rule
The U.S. Department of the Treasury has released the final rule for the American Rescue Plan funds. The nearly 500-page rule broadens the allowable uses of the funds. While the final rule does not take effect until April 1, 2022,…
State Farm Show Opens
While Local Officials Day is not being held this year, PSAT Executive Director Dave Sanko wants to acknowledge the multiple township supervisors who attended to help or support local agriculture. Whether assisting youth with the competitions or working in the…
