The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has released additional information on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) announcement of $9.2 Billion dollars to bring high speed internet to millions of Americans through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase 1 auction. Pennsylvania projects will […]
Reminder: Townships Eligible for USDA Loan and Grant Program
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for its Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program. Townships with populations of 20,000 or less are eligible for the program. Funds may be used to purchase essential community facilities, equipment, […]
FCC Awards Millions to Bring Internet Service to Unserved Pennsylvanians
The Federal Communications Commission has announced that millions of rural Americans will gain access to high-speed Internet service through the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund Phase 1 auction. In Pennsylvania alone, 13 providers, including SpaceX satellites, won bids to provide service […]
Comcast Extends Free Internet Program for Low-Income Families to June 30, 2021
Comcast will continue to offer 60 days of free internet service to low-income families through June 30, 2021, as well as free access to more than 1.5 million public Xfinity Wifi hotspots. Click here to learn more.
Annual Organization Meeting to Be Held January 4
The annual organization meeting required by Section 602 of the Second Class Township Code must be held on the first Monday in January, which is Monday, January 4, 2021. The elected auditors’ annual organization meeting must be held the following […]
Reminder: DEP Offers Grants for Diesel Vehicles
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for the Onroad Rebate Program. The grant is for projects that will replace or repower eligible diesel-powered Class 4-8 trucks, school buses, shuttle buses or transit buses. The new vehicles or […]
Townships May Nominate Outstanding Firefighter for National Award
Jointly sponsored by the Congressional Fire services Institute and Motorola Solutions, the Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award recognizes exemplary leaders in public safety for their work to improve the delivery of the fire and emergency services in the areas […]
PSATS Urges OOR to Consider Fee Changes
PSATS submitted comments to the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records (OOR) urging it to allow municipalities to charge additional fees when fulfilling requests for commercial requests, including staff time when providing online responses. OOR is reviewing the Right-to-Know Law fee schedule that […]
PennDOT Extends Expiration Dates for CDL Licenses
The state Department of Transportation has extended expiration dates for commercial driver’s licenses and commercial learner’s permits through December 31, 2020. This applies to CDL licenses and learner’s permits that were scheduled to expire from March 16, 2020, through December 31, 2020. Please note […]
Wolf Announces Plan to Address Flooding Mitigation
Yesterday, Gov. Tom Wolf was joined by state Sen. Anthony H. Williams (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) and House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton (D-Philadelphia/Delaware) at the virtual press conference where he unveiled his plan to address flood hazard mitigation by requiring the State Planning […]