President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster request for Pennsylvania following Tropical Depression Ida. The approval releases individual assistance for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and York counties and makes the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program available on a cost-share basis to all 67 counties. Residents and business owners […]
PennDOT Accepting Multimodal Grant Applications
The state Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a new round of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Applications are due November 5, 2021. Townships and councils of governments may apply for these grants. Awards will be made next year and funded in […]
2022 Organization Meeting Date Clarified
Townships’ 2022 organization meeting date will be Monday, January 3, since the legal holiday for New Year’s will be December 31, 2021. The Second Class Township Code requires the supervisors’ organization meeting to be held on the first Monday in […]
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalization Increase
27,888 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the state last week, a 12% increase compared to the prior week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,347,569. The commonwealth ranks 36th in cases per 100,000 nationally, with West […]
Recording Available of PSATS Town Hall on New Meeting Agenda Law
On September 9, 2021, PSATS hosted a free Town Hall on Act 65, the new law governing meeting agendas. PSATS staff discussed how to comply with the new act and answered member questions. Act 65 requires all local government boards and commissions, including boards of supervisors, to post […]
Don’t Miss PSATS’ Special Events!
There’s still time to register for PSATS’ Centennial Celebration Dinner and Annual Business Meeting! While some may be delaying their registration pending potential meeting restrictions, you are encouraged to register now to lock in group discounted hotel rates. Refunds will be available if […]
Deadline is Next Week to Include 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. We need your photos by next Friday, […]
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 […]
Wolf Administration Provides Update on Storm Response
On Friday, the Wolf Administration provided an update on the Tropical Storm Ida response. As the recovery process gets underway, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency will assist counties with damage assessments to determine what level of federal support available to Pennsylvania. The state Department of Transportation estimates […]
Reminder: PSATS Town Hall on New Meeting Agenda Law
At 9 a.m. tomorrow, September 8, 2021, PSATS will host a free Town Hall on Act 65, the new law governing meeting agendas. To comply with new Act 65, all local government boards and commissions, including boards of supervisors, are now required to […]
