Are you a newly elected or appointed township official, or just looking for a refresher? PSATS’ Local Government Boot Camp, the ONLY boot camp for Township Officials that teaches compliance with Township Code, is your chance to get in shape for the…
EPA Proposes Narrower Waters of the U.S. Rule
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a proposed rule that would provide a narrow interpretation of the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition under the Clean Water Act. This definition is the basis for federal oversight of those…
OOR Relocating on November 24; Update Form Letters
The OOR is relocating! Beginning Monday, November 24, 2025, the OOR’s new physical and mailing address will be 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The other contact information has not changed: Telephone (717) 346-9903; Fax (717) 425-5343; Email openrecords@pa.gov;…
Preparing Your 2026 Budget? Salary, Benefits Results Available Now
Townships that are now working on their 2026 budget can access salary and benefit information for townships across the state with the PSATS Salary Survey. This free member service only requires that you enter your township’s data into the secure online portal to receive…
Pennsylvania Finally Passes a Budget, Beating the Federal Budget Approval by Hours
It took a while – 134 days to be exact – but Pennsylvania finally has a state budget. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the long-overdue 2025/26 package yesterday afternoon (hours before the president signed the partial year federal budget after a…
Newly Elected, Reelected Supervisors Need to Take the Oath of Office
As a reminder, newly elected and reelected township supervisors and other township elected officials must take the oath of office before they begin their official duties. Appointed officials also need to take the oath of office. The oath may be taken after the…
Recognize Someone Outstanding at Your Township!
If you know an exceptional township supervisor, secretary, or manager, nominate them for a PSATS President’s Leadership Award! The President’s Leadership Awards recognizes a township supervisor and a secretary or manager each year who have displayed the highest standards of…
Get Ahead of Data Centers: Why Proactive Zoning Matters
Townships that fail to plan for data centers could face legal and regulatory headaches down the road. Learn why now is the time to update your ordinances — before developers define the rules for you. Register for the Data Center training on…
PUC Advances Plan to Charge Electric Tariffs on Data Centers, Large Load Customers
In an attempt to protect existing customers from higher costs due to the expansion of the electric grid to serve new large load electric customers, including hyperscale data centers, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted last week to issue a Tentative…
New Faces and Farewells
Now that municipal elections are over, it is time to thank those who have served as well as welcome the new faces. Local government has always been about serving our communities and making them safe and affordable places to live, work, and…
