Have you registered for the annual PSATS Education Conference and Exhibit Show? Attendees, both Members and guests consistently find it valuable and rewarding. This year’s conference, scheduled for May 4 to 7, promises even more excitement with new workshops, dynamic speakers, and engaging…
Are you looking to enhance your skills and make a significant impact in your community? Our Basic Training for Municipal Secretaries and Administrators is here to help you achieve just that! What you’ll learn: • Budgeting Basics; • Purchasing Procedures;…
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has opened a new round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation, including: • Planning, acquisition, and development of public parks; • Recreation areas; • Motorized…
Last year, the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) distributed over 9,000 laptops to 117 applicants, including colleges, schools, libraries and other institutions, across 42 counties through the Digital Connectivity Technology Program. A second round of the program will begin April 1,…
A new year and a new legislative session also bring the tools to help you more easily communicate with your state legislators. That is why PSATS has been working hard to bring you the Grassroots Advocacy Network. Help stop unfunded…
Township officials are reminded that the following township and employer reports are due January 31: For more information on DCED forms, click here. For more information on PennDOT forms, click here. For more information on federal tax forms, click here.
Based on your input, we have made the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool better and easier to use…plus you get immediate results! The PSATS Salary Survey is an essential tool for townships, and its success relies on your participation. If…
The U.S. Post Office increased rates this weekend for shipping services, including Priority Mail and Priority Mail Express, both of which increased by 3.2%. USPS Ground Advantage increases 3.9% and Parcel Select by 9.2%. The Post Office rate changes do not…
The PA State Historic Preservation Office launched Pennsylvania’s official statewide historic preservation plan, Historic Preservation: The Keystone of Community. This comprehensive plan is a resource for Pennsylvanians, municipalities, and organizations to inform and guide their efforts to protect the commonwealth’s historic…
The Consumer Price Index bumped up in December by .4% after rising .3% in November and .2% for each of the previous four months, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the all-items index increased 2.9% before seasonal adjustment, after…
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