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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.
The award-winning Pennsylvania Township News, published since 1948, provides officials and staff in townships of the second class with in-depth news articles, issue analysis, and much more. Read on for details.
Who Says What Goes Where? Zoning Decisions Best Left in Hands of Local Government
Some state legislators are pushing for statewide, one-size-fits-all zoning to solve Pennsylvania’s housing shortage, especially affordable housing. The News looks at why zoning decisions should be made by local leaders, who best know their communities’ wants and needs.
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Cooperative Trail Planning Connects Municipalities, Expands Recreation Opportunities
Municipalities partner every day to stretch resources while providing essential services. Establishing multimunicipal trails not only connects communities but also offers more transportation options and outdoor recreation opportunities for residents.
Comprehensive Plans Give Townships a Roadmap to Where They Want to Go
A comprehensive plan gives townships and their residents the opportunity to organize for the future while looking to past and current land use trends. Creating a strong comprehensive plan, and updating it regularly, can help townships achieve their development goals.
Active Transportation Keeps Communities Connected, Healthy
Cars are an Important part of daily life in America and its communities, but not everyone has access to an automobile. Active transportation provides opportunities for these residents, as well and those with other limitations or those seeking recreation, connecting them to valuable community resources, from stores and doctors to schools and parks.
Shapiro’s Budget Proposal Prompts Questions for Townships
Gov. Josh Shapiro’s proposed budget provided some promising news for fire companies seeking to recruit and retain personnel and fund necessary equipment upgrades, but it also sparked plenty of questions surrounding his statewide Housing Action Plan. The budget proposal also was short on help for local governments, especially for roads and bridges.
Conference Update: PSATS Designates 20 Workshops Eligible for PMGA Points
If you’re going to be at the Annual Conference in Hershey in May, it’s a perfect time to start or continue earning points for PSATS’ Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy.
TEMA for Township Supervisors
In the quarterly column, PSATS Public Safety Specialist Jerry Ozog explains the importance of multiple entities working together for effective emergency planning and response through unified coordination and unified command.
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