In Martin v. Donegal Twp., ___ A.3d ___, 2024 WL 4557856 (Pa. Oct. 24, 2024), the Pennsylvania Supreme Court rejected arguments by three former township supervisors that they were deprived of their constitutional rights after township voters reduced the size of a township…
Motorists Beware of “Ramped-Up” Deer Activity as Daylight Hours Decrease
The Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert as nighttime and deer movement hours increase leading up to the fall breeding season. Yearling bucks may travel several dozen miles to find new ranges, and adult…
Tomorrow is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General are encouraging Pennsylvanians to take part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative tomorrow, October…
PennDOT Adopts Guidelines for Driverless AV Operations
The state Department of Transportation adopted new guidelines for the operation of highly automated vehicles (HAVs) on Pennsylvania roadways for the purposes of operations and testing. The new guidelines mark the first authorization for certified driverless operations on Pennsylvania roadways. …
New Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program Accepting Applications
The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced the launch of the new $10 million Pennsylvania Mixed-Use Housing Development pilot program to develop mixed-use projects with a residential housing component. Townships can apply through December 6, 2024 for site development for…
Treasury Notice Confusing: No Change to Annual Reporting for Townships
Township officials may find a recent email notice (dated October 16) sent by the U.S. Treasury to all recipients of American Rescue Plan Act funds to be confusing. Please note that reporting requirements for townships are NOT changing. The next report…
Statewide LSA Grants Awarded
Yesterday, DCED announced Statewide Local Share Account Grants for more than 1,100 projects across the state totaling more than $345 million. Hundreds of townships received funding for their projects. To see if your township received an award for its project, click here and…
Shapiro Administration Claims DEP Permit Backlog Reduced by 67%
The Shapiro Administration is lauding its efforts to improve state permitting and is pointing to the state Department of Environmental Protection’s progress as an example. DEP’s modernization of its permitting process, hiring of additional staff members, and cataloging and reviewing…
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DCED Awards Planning Grants to Avoid Fiscal Distress
The state Department of Community and Economic Development awarded $1.377 million in grants to targeted local governments through the Strategic Management Planning Program to help these communities avoid financial distress and stabilize the tax base. Three townships, 3 counties, 4 cities…
