The state Department of Community and Economic Development mailed its Annual Notice to File to all municipalities last week. Township officials should look for this notice, which contains important information about upcoming required filings. The notice was mailed to the primary contact listed in townships’ Report of Elected […]
Reminder: Townships May Apply for Pilot Program for Economic Development until 11/8
The Shapiro Administration announced a new pilot program, PA SITES, which will make $10 million in grant funding available to help municipalities and authorities prepare “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses. Grants may be used for transportation access improvements, […]
New DEP Secretary Coming
In the second Shapiro Cabinet resignation this month, Executive Deputy Secretary Jessica Shirley will serve as acting secretary of the 2,400 employee Department of Environmental Protection following the departure/resignation of Rich Negrin. Negrin was the first Latino to head the […]
Abandoned Mine Land and Acid Mine Drainage Grant Available
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications until December 2 for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program. A total of $96 million is available under the program. Townships, councils of governments, and […]
Reminder: Townships Encouraged to Comment on Mandatory Overtime Regulation by 11/7
The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require overtime to be paid to all workers earning less than $1,059 per week or about $55,000 annually. Currently, employees earning less than $684 per week […]
Highlight Your Township’s Preservation Activities through the Community Initiative Award
The PA State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is accepting nominations for the Community Initiative Award. Townships whose work embodies the theme of Pennsylvania’s statewide historic preservation plan, #PreservationHappensHere, are encouraged to enter. #PreservationHappensHere is the idea that great preservation activities are happening every day […]
Service Recognition Certificates Available
As 2023 draws to a close, we know that many townships have supervisors who are retiring or departing effective December 31, 2023, and that you may want to recognize them for their years of service to the township and your […]
Investment Yield reached 5% for 1st time since 2007
The yield on the 10-year Treasury has reached 5% for the first time since 2007. That matters for everyone, not just Wall Street. Treasury yields have been climbing rapidly, with the 10-year yield rallying from less than 3.50% during the […]
Reminder: Letter of Interest for Disaster Mitigation Grants Due 10/31
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has opened Federal FY 2023 Non-Disaster Mitigation Grants. Townships are eligible to apply for funding through PEMA as a sub-recipient of the state. The application window for townships closes October 31. To start the grant application […]
PSATS Working Groups Seeking Input from Volunteers
PSATS has several work groups to develop recommendations and compile good and bad experiences in a variety of topics. If you have any professional experiences, ideas or want to share your expertise on any of the topical task forces, please […]