The agenda for the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission’s Damage Prevention Committee is available for its November 10 meeting, which will be held virtually. The committee reviews alleged violations of the Pennsylvania One Call Law and determines the appropriate response, including warning letters, mandatory training, or fines. Click here to view the […]
Comment Period Opens for Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
In Saturday’s edition of the Pennsylvania Bulletin, the state Department of Environmental Protection announced that it is now accepting comments on its Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative through January 14. In addition, 10 virtual public hearings will be held in early December. The proposal is […]
We Have a President…Marvin Meteer of Wyalusing Township!
After October 30 postmarked ballots were counted, Marvin Meteer has been elected as PSATS’ new President. Also, Andrew Boni is now First Vice President, Jay Wilkes is Second Vice President, Steve Hess is Secretary-Treasurer and Chuck Stowe is Assistant Secretary-Treasurer. Further, Howard Fry was elected to a second term on the Executive Board, and MaryJo Campbell and Sam Cressler […]
Grants Available for Townships in Sinnemahoning Creek Watershed
Townships in Cameron, Elk, McKean, and Potter County are eligible to apply for grants from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission for projects that benefit the Sinnemahoning Creek watershed. Eligible projects include riparian buffer planting of trees and shrubs, purchasing […]
October Tax Revenues Continue Higher Than Expected
According to the Independent Fiscal Office (IFO), state General Fund collections for October totaled $2.6 billion and were $275.2 million (11.9%) higher than anticipated. Fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections exceed estimates by $1.01 billion (8.8%) (July to October.) The sales tax, personal income tax, and corporate net income tax were all above estimates, as well as the […]
PennDOT Clarifies Special Event Permit Rules
The state Department of Transportation has released a fact sheet with rules for its special event permit. Special event permits are used to authorize temporary road closures and other event-related uses of PennDOT’s right of way. PennDOT does not permit […]
Pennsylvania Townships Make Top 100 Safe Towns List
SafeWise has compiled the top 100 safest small towns in America 2020, which are those with the lowest violent and property crime rates. The study includes towns and townships with populations between 5,000 and 15,000. Nineteen Pennsylvania townships and three boroughs made the list, and Luzerne Township, Fayette County, tied with Lewisboro […]
PUC Declares DAS Owners as Public Utilities, Requires Them to Register
In accordance with a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has declared distributed antenna system (DAS) network owners as telecommunication public utilities. The notice requires all DAS owners and operators not currently operating under the jurisdiction of the PUC to apply […]
Virtual Summit Scheduled for PennDOT “Every Day Counts”
The Every Day Counts Round Six Summit will be held virtually December 8-10 beginning live each day at 1 p.m. The seven innovations featured during the summit include strategies to increase engagement with people, new applications of products to preserve and […]
Township Supervisors Receive 2020 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence
Yesterday (October 26, 2020), the state Department of Community and Economic Development recognized municipalities and local government officials for their dedication and commitment to strengthen their communities and better serve their residents. The following township supervisors were recognized: Michael E. Keller, […]
