The state Department of Environmental Protection has announced that it will introduce two new programs to modernize permit processes and reduce permit backlogs. This is in addition to the pilot program launched earlier this year in 10 counties for Chapter […]

The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is accepting applications for the new Digital Connectivity Technology Program through August 19, 2024. Townships are eligible to apply for publicly accessible laptops to facilitate broadband access and literacy training programs to township residents. Grant […]

On Friday, Gov. Josh Shapiro declared a disaster emergency for 21 counties (Adams, Bedford, Berks, Bradford, Carbon, Chester, Cumberland, Dauphin, Fulton, Lackawanna, Luzerne, Lycoming, Monroe, Pike, Potter, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming) in response to severe storms and […]

Many townships have recently received calls regarding their websites’ or social media pages’ compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Earlier this summer, the Department of Justice announced a new rule with specific requirements to ensure that web content […]

PennDOT has announced program details for the Electric Vehicle Charger Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (EVC-RAA) program created by the federal Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to improve the reliability of existing EV charging infrastructure across the state.   Townships in one of the […]

Heavy rains are expected in much of the state, with flood warnings in place from Fayette to Adams counties on the southern border and from Potter to Susquehanna counties in the Northern Tier. Wind advisories and tornado warnings are expected […]

The state Department of General Services will auction more than 300 vehicles on Tuesday, August 13, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a variety of 4-wheel drive SUVs, utility vehicles, and pickup […]

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced the availability of the Water Technical Assistance program to help communities address challenges in providing safe drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater services to their residents. Townships are eligible to apply for free technical assistance services […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to support planning and demonstration projects to prevent death or serious injury on roads involving all users, including pedestrians; bicyclists; public […]

PSATS’ Township Engineer Association is organizing a series of seminars aimed at providing municipal engineers with insights into the latest developments and best practices in the field and is seeking speakers for these events.   Our next seminar – 2024 PSATS […]