In the JULY 2024 Pa. Township News…

Here’s a look at what you’ll find in the current issue of the Pennsylvania Township News. Not yet a subscriber? Click here to learn how you can receive this award-winning magazine every month.

Seeing the Signs
When you think of regulating signs, the first thing that may come to mind is election signs. However, there are many kinds of signs that your township may need to address even outside an election year. Sign ordinances help townships decide what they want their community to look like and contribute to public welfare while streamlining enforcement.

Prepare Now for 2025 PSATS Conference
Although it may seem early to start planning for PSATS’ 2025 Educational Conference, now is the time to begin preparing by designing a township flag, considering which of the PSATS Excellence Awards programs your township might enter, or encouraging young people to learn about the Association’s scholarship program requirements.

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Protecting the Past
Whether it’s Washington crossing the Delaware or Chamberlain defending the left flank at Little Round Top, Pennsylvania is home to some of America’s most significant history. Townships have plenty of history, too, some well-known and some uniquely relevant to locals and their sense of identity. Townships can play a role in ensuring these sites are preserved now and for future generations.

Newly Elected Member Brings Fresh Perspective
to PSATS Board
PSATS’ Assistant Secretary-Treasurer Stephanie Shortall hopes to bring her unique regional perspective to the PSATS Executive Board while continuing the fight against unfunded mandates.

Boosting Trail Connections, Outdoor Recreation
Miles and miles of ATV and UTV trails exist in Pennsylvania, but lack of connecting routes has made it difficult for riders to get from one to the next. A state pilot program has changed the ATV landscape as townships in the northcentral part of the state open their roads to off-road vehicles to make these vital connections possible. The participating communities have reaped economic benefits from welcoming outdoor enthusiasts.

Continuing Toward America’s 250th
Townships are a key part of Pennsylvania history, and America250PA wants to partner with them to highlight that legacy, as well as their contributions to the founding of the nation as preparations continue for America’s 250th birthday in 2026.

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