Cyberattacks, specifically ransomware attacks, are surging across the country – including Pennsylvania, and townships are not immune to data breaches and computer hacks. PSATS, partnering with the Gunn-Mowery Insurance Agency, created the PSATS Cyber Advantage to help Pennsylvania’s townships and […]

Results from the 2023 PSATS Salary Survey Plus are expected to be released this week if we get a few more participants. Please join the hundreds of townships that have participated to date and enter your data today. ONLY participating […]

Township officials and residents who lack broadband access or have slow service now have options for completing a critical survey about current broadband access. The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is conducting an online survey that will be used to help […]

Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, is an increasingly utilized technology by state and local governments for roadway operations and maintenance. This drop-in session will cover some of the basics on drones, such as required training, restricted area and uses, […]

The state Department of Agriculture announced that 2,645 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties have been preserved from future development, investing more than $8.64 million in state, county, and township dollars. The new farms preserved are in Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Chester, Columbia, Cumberland, […]

PSATS Focuses on Public Safety in the September Township News! In keeping with National Preparedness Month, the September 2023 edition of the Township News tackles several public safety topics. The cover story looks at actions townships can take to reduce […]

The U.S. Department of Labor announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require overtime to be paid to workers earning less than $1,059 per week or about $55,000 annually. Currently, employees earning less than $684 per week or $35,568 […]

The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for the Coastal Zone Grant Program. Townships, regional planning agencies, and conservation districts in limited areas are eligible to apply through October 16, 2023.   Funding is available for projects located within […]

The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) restates the availability of $100 million in funding for the FY2023 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program. Townships are eligible to apply through October 10, 2023.   This new program was created under […]

The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will hold training to help municipalities apply for the billions in transportation funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. An introductory training webinar is planned for Wednesday, September 6, at 2 p.m. ET. Anyone interested in […]