The state Department of Community and Economic Development has noted that American Rescue Funds should be placed under 352.53 or 352.530 in its Chart of Accounts. The name for this account is Federal Entitlements to Governmental Units. Expenditures should be […]
USDA Seeks Organizations to Provide Rural Homeowners with Water and Septic Loans
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking qualified organizations to create loans to help rural homeowners finance household water systems. Funds are being made available under the Rural Decentralized Water Systems Grant program. Through this program, USDA awards grants to qualified […]
See Your Township in the 2022 PSATS Calendar!
Township public works crews operate year-round, and we’d like to see your crew in action. Get creative and show us the many ways that your public works crew keeps your township running smoothly throughout the year. For example, you could […]
PennDOT Invites Private Sector to Submit Qualifications on P3 Bridge Tolling Candidates
The state Department of Transportation is inviting the private sector to submit their qualifications to compete for the opportunity to enter into a public-private partnership to administer its Major Bridge Public-Private Partnership (P3) Initiative. The initiative would fund the reconstruction or […]
Breathe Easier!
While the heat is stifling, there is cause for breathing easier today. The U.S. Treasury granted a 30-day extension to the Commonwealth of PA for ARP distributions. While there is now additional time to complete your application, it is still […]
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations, Deaths Continue to Drop
Case counts decreased for the tenth week in a row with 1,263 new cases of COVID-19 reported this week, 38% less than last week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,211,603. The commonwealth has dropped to the 41st […]
PennDOT Accepting Applications for Funding Opportunity
The state Department of Transportation will accept applications for the 2021 Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside Program until October 15. $18 million is available for projects that enhance pedestrian and bicycle facilities, improve access to public transportation, create safe routes to schools, […]
Pennsylvania Mask Mandate Gone
Effective at 12:01 am today, Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam lifted the statewide mask mandate. Beam continues to encourage Pennsylvanians to follow Centers for Disease Control guidance for wearing a maskwhere required by local business and workplace guidance. The […]
Together Again! Watch Your Mail for Information on PSATS Business Meeting, Centennial Celebration
Join PSATS for two major events scheduled for this fall in Hershey! Registration information was mailed late last week for our Centennial Celebration Dinner on October 14, followed by PSATS 2021 Annual Business Meeting on October 15. Registration Opens August […]
Reminder: Townships Need to Apply for American Rescue Plan Funds ASAP
Township officials are reminded that each township with a population of less than 50,000 must apply for its American Rescue Plan funds through the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Single Application for Assistance as soon as possible. Completed […]
