State Treasurer Stacy Garrity has announced that the 10th and final batch of payments under the American Rescue Plan Act’s Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery program has been sent to qualifying Pennsylvania municipalities. Disbursements made this week include payments to 72 municipalities totaling nearly $5 million….
Don’t miss out on PSATS’ Centennial Celebration Dinner and Annual Business Meeting in Hershey in October. Register for either or both events, which will be held at the Hershey Lodge. The Business Meeting is scheduled for Friday, October 15, and the Centennial Celebration will…
President Joe Biden has approved a major disaster request for Pennsylvania following Tropical Depression Ida. The approval releases individual assistance for Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, Philadelphia, and York counties and makes the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program available on a cost-share basis to all 67 counties. Residents and business owners…
The state Department of Transportation is now accepting applications for a new round of Multimodal Transportation Fund grants. Applications are due November 5, 2021. Townships and councils of governments may apply for these grants. Awards will be made next year and funded in…
Townships’ 2022 organization meeting date will be Monday, January 3, since the legal holiday for New Year’s will be December 31, 2021. The Second Class Township Code requires the supervisors’ organization meeting to be held on the first Monday in…
27,888 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in the state last week, a 12% increase compared to the prior week. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,347,569. The commonwealth ranks 36th in cases per 100,000 nationally, with West…
On September 9, 2021, PSATS hosted a free Town Hall on Act 65, the new law governing meeting agendas. PSATS staff discussed how to comply with the new act and answered member questions. Act 65 requires all local government boards and commissions, including boards of supervisors, to post…
There’s still time to register for PSATS’ Centennial Celebration Dinner and Annual Business Meeting! While some may be delaying their registration pending potential meeting restrictions, you are encouraged to register now to lock in group discounted hotel rates. Refunds will be available if…
Township public works crews operate year-round, and we’d like to see your crew in action. Get creative and show us the many ways that your public works crew keeps your township running smoothly throughout the year. We need your photos by next Friday,…
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency is accepting grant applications designed to reduce or prevent community violence. The $24 million in Violence Intervention and Prevention funding will be made available to eligible applicants, including municipalities, counties, institutions of higher education, and community organizations. Applications…
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