Firefighter Scholarships Now Available The Firefighters’ Association of the State of Pennsylvania is coordinating a scholarship program to assist active firefighters desiring to further their education through college level courses in the Fire Sciences or related academic programs. Two annual scholarships will…
Reminder: Townships May Apply for Site Ready Economic Development Program
The PA SITES has grant funding available to help municipalities, authorities, and economic development organizations prepare “shovel ready” sites to attract and retain businesses. A pilot program in 2023 led to 7 grant awards, 5 of which were in township…
Looking for $$? Check for Unclaimed Property!
Each year, the PA Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Common types of unclaimed property are savings or checking accounts, stocks, dividends, checks that have not been cashed such as payroll, certificates of deposit, unclaimed insurance benefits,…
Today is the National Day of Mourning for Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter
Many federal agencies are closed today, including the U.S. Post Office
Firefighter Grant and Reimbursement Opportunities Available
The Firefighters Association of the State of Pennsylvania (FASP) announced funding opportunities to help support and enhance recruitment and retention efforts. Townships are encouraged to share this information with their local public safety partners. FASP is now offering Local Level…
Federal Overtime Thresholds Remain at $684 Per Week, Appeal Pending
In November, a federal district court judge struck down the rule mandating overtime pay for employees earning less than $58,656 annually or $1,128 weekly. This rule, which took effect on July 1, 2024, and was set to increase on January…
Today Is Public Officials Day at the PA Farm Show!
Nominations for Governor’s Awards Due January 15
Did your township complete a successful project last year that improved the quality of life for your residents? If so, take a few minutes this week to nominate your project for the 2025 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence. These…
Reminder: Tax Information Form Due 1/15, Township Reports Due 1/31
Township officials are reminded that the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Tax Information Form (DCED-CLGS-2565) is due January 15, 2025. Click here to access online filing. In addition, the following township and employer reports are due January 31: For more information on DCED forms, click…
OOR Finds FOIA Buddy Not a Requester Under RTKL
On January 3, in Curry v. Central Susquehanna Regional 9-1-1 System, No. AP 2024-3405, the Office of Open Records (OOR) issued a Final Determination, as in prior Final Determinations, that FOIA Buddy does not meet the definition of a “person” under…
