As 2023 draws to a close, we know that many townships have supervisors who are retiring or departing effective December 31, 2023, and that you may want to recognize them for their years of service to the township and your…
Presentation Available on Local Share Account Grant Application Process
The state Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants until November 30. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of governments are eligible to apply. DCED has a presentation available to help applicants walk through…
Green Light-Go Grants Open Soon; Pre-Scoping Forms Due 12/15
PennDOT has announced that approximately $40 million will be available for the Green Light-Go: Municipal Signal Partnership Program to replace, synchronize, time, operate, and maintain traffic signals. Prior to applying for funding, townships must complete and submit a Pre-Application Scoping Form to…
To Make Roads Safer, PSATS Calls for Modern Speed Enforcement Technology
Yesterday, PSATS issued a press release calling on the Pennsylvania legislature to allow municipalities to use 21st-century road safety technology, like automated cameras, red-light cameras, and LiDAR, as well as develop statewide training standards for use of the 21st- century…
State Collections Above Estimates for October, But Remain Below on Year
The Independent Fiscal Office and State Department of Revenue have released the revenue reports for October. The state collected $3.2 billion in General Fund revenues for October, 3.7% above the IFO’s official estimate. Personal income tax collections were 4.2% above…
To Make Roads Safer, PSATS Calls for Modern Speed Enforcement Technology
The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) today called on the Pennsylvania legislature to allow municipalities to use 21st-century road safety technology, like automated cameras, red-light cameras, and LiDAR, as well as develop statewide training standards for use of…
Good Ideas Never Get Old – Shapiro Announces Permit Money-Back Guarantee Program
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced PAyback.pa.gov, a new online money-back guarantee system that allows applicants to check their eligibility for a refund of their permit, license, or certification application fee if they believe they are eligible. Applicants can view the standard…
PennDOT Seeking Submissions for ‘Build a Better Mousetrap’ Award
The state Department of Transportation and PSATS are accepting submissions for Pennsylvania municipalities for the annual Build a Better Mousetrap competition. The award is for solutions that employees have designed, built, or adapted that innovated maintenance, equipment, or processes to…
LCB Sends $2.3 Million in Licensing Fees to Municipalities
The state Liquor Control Board is releasing more than $2.3 million in licensing fees to 1,351 municipalities in which the licensees are located. Host municipalities will receive payments ranging from $25 to $375,475 (Pittsburgh). Click here for the press release. Click…
Don’t Miss the November 2023 Township News!
Don’t Miss the November 2023 Township News! The November 2023 edition of the Township News includes articles on a timely topic: zoning for emerging land uses. The cover story looks at the need for updating zoning ordinances to prepare…
