Being a zoning hearing board member is no easy task. From making tough decisions to understanding the Municipalities Planning Code, the challenges are real. That’s why we’re offering a virtual class tonight to help you excel in your role. What…
Three Months Until Federal REAL ID Mandate Takes Effect
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities….
Ongoing Opportunity: Waterway Access Mini Grant Program
The Pennsylvania Organization for Watersheds and Rivers (POWR) is now accepting applications for the Statewide Waterway Access Mini Grant Program. This program, supported by the Pa. Fish and Boat Commission and DCNR, is designed to help meet growing demand for…
Get Customizable Salary Insights Now with the PSATS Salary Survey
Did you know you can access Salary Survey results earlier than ever? Thanks to township input, we have streamlined data entry in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool and participating townships can access immediate results now. If you participated last…
Reminder: Keystone Historic Preservation Grants Available
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is now accepting applications for two types of historic preservation grants: Townships that own or support a publicly accessible historic property are eligible to apply for both grant types through March 3, 2025, and…
Fellowship Available in PA Agencies to Develop Land Use Tools, PFAS Policy
The commonwealth is accepting applications for the William and Hannah Penn Fellowship until February 28. The fellowship gives aspiring professionals with master’s and other advanced degrees the chance to work with the state’s top executive leaders on projects that support the governor’s…
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko Talks Issues
PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko recently appeared on “Behind the Headlines,” a program by the Susquehanna Valley Center for Public Policy, an independent, non-partisan, non-profit public policy research organization. Dave highlighted some of PSATS’ top legislative priorities, from transportation to…
Natural Gas Impact Fee Report Due 3/1
This report of the total township budget for the prior budget year is due to the Public Utility Commission by March 1. Only municipalities that received natural gas impact fees in 2024 and expect to receive funds in 2025 need…
Over $37 Million in Grants to 2,500 Pennsylvania Fire and EMS Companies
The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) has officially released grant awards for more than 2,500 fire departments and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) companies across the Commonwealth, delivering $37.5 million in critical funding to support first responders. These…
Fayette County Association of Township Supervisors Recognized for Efforts to “Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful”
The Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes volunteers for significant and positive impacts toward keeping local communities clean and beautiful. Among the recipients is the Fayette County Association of Township Supervisors! The county association, along with the Fayette County…
