Township officials are reminded that the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Tax Information Form (DCED-CLGS-2565) is due January 15, 2023. Click here to access online filing.
Wolf Administration Announces Grant Awards
As the Wolf Administration draws to a close, grant and loan awards were announced for water infrastructure, Growing Greener Plus, and recreation and conservation. Growing Greener Plus: The state Department of Environmental Protection announced more than $19 million in grants…
DCNR Awards ATV, Snowmobile Grants
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced grant awards of $3.2 million to help address priority trail gaps and support ATV/Snowmobile projects in the commonwealth. The grants are funded with American Rescue Plan Act moneys and help implement…
Today is Public Officials Day at the Pennsylvania Farm Show!
Gasoline Consumption Down on Fuel Efficiency and Covid
A research brief published by the Independent Fiscal Office analyzed post-pandemic gasoline consumption trends. The report notes that pre-2020, gasoline consumption was trending downward primarily due to improved fuel efficiency; the pandemic accelerated this reduction with hybrid or full-time work-from-home…
PSATS Wants YOU to Be a Conference Ambassador!
Want to get more out of your conference experience? Sign up to be a conference ambassador! Share your knowledge and a little of your time by helping with one or more of these tasks during the Annual Conference: • Mingling…
Reminder: PSATS Advertising, Payroll Tax Guidance Available
Township officials are reminded that PSATS produces several valuable member resources that are available online and were mailed to each township in December. The 2023 Advertising Requirements for Townships is a useful desktop reference guide for when legal advertisements are…
PSATS 2023-2024 Policy Statements
Each session, PSATS releases policy statements, which represent its legislative agenda for the next two years. These policies are established through the Association’s resolutions process, where member townships debate and vote on resolutions at the Annual Conference. The resolutions that…
Reminder: Nominations Due 1/17 for 2023 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence!
Each year, the commonwealth presents the annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence to recognize local officials for their successes in undertaking innovative initiatives to improve the quality of life in their communities. Awardees are recognized during Local Government Week. …
Get Ready: Conference Registration Opens Tomorrow!
Are you ready for conference registration, which opens tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.? You should have the following information on hand to expedite your registration: • The PSATS ID number (the “C” number) for each person who is registering; •…
