The Consumer Price Index rose 0.6% in August after increasing by 0.2% in July, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The amount equates to a 3.7% annual increase that prices rose over the past year, the fastest increase since…
Townships Receive Grants for Planning, Shared Services
The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced nearly $500,000 in Municipal Assistance Program grant awards to support local governments with planning for zoning and updating of comprehensive plans. Delano, Mahanoy, and Ryan Townships for example, will receive funds…
Don’t Miss Upcoming In-Person PSATS CDL Classes
The PSATS CDL Program is scheduling in-person presentations of our popular and informative “Probable Cause Training for CDL Supervisory Personnel” and “CDL/CMV Records Management” classes for this fall. Click on the desired date(s) below to register. You will receive login…
PSATS Hosting Free Utility-Scale Solar Seminars
Join PSATS at one of its upcoming free seminars on utility-scale solar development in Pennsylvania. These educational seminars, which do not advocate for or against solar development, cover current trends and solar ordinances and a virtual tour of a solar…
Reminder: DCNR ATV and Snowmobile Grants Applications Due September 29
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications for the All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Program‘s fall grant round until September 29. Townships are eligible to apply. Grant funds can be used towards projects proposing land acquisition, planning,…
Environmental Justice Mapping Tool
Starting September 16, townships can use the new PennEnviroScreen mapping tool to help determine if state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) permitting projects are located within a defined environmental justice area. These areas are characterized by increased pollution burden and…
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PSATS Welcomes Harry Krot
PSATS welcomes Harry Krot to our staff today as Trust Membership/Promotion Manager. Harry joins us from his most recent position as Deputy Executive Director of the PA Municipal League where he oversaw membership and education. An Army veteran, he also…
Legislative Agency Conducting Survey on Property Maintenance Code Enforcement
The Pennsylvania Local Government Commission, a legislative agency, is studying municipal property maintenance code enforcement on behalf of the Statewide Blight Reform Task Force. There is growing concern over the impact of blight on our communities and code enforcement is…
Reminder: Applications for Federal Transportation Grants Due 9/28
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) is accepting applications for its Reconnecting Communities Pilot (RCP) and Neighborhood Access and Equity (NAE) Programs until September 28. Up to $3.16 billion is available for planning and construction projects. Townships are eligible to apply….
