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Avoid Ticks and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer months are the highest months for Lyme Disease and other tickborne illness outbreaks across the country. Pennsylvania ranks number one in the country for Lyme disease cases, peaking with over 25,000 cases in July of 2023 alone! Township officials…
Impact Fee Outlook, Comparison Study Released
The Independent Fiscal Office released an Impact Fee Revenue Update and Outlook for the natural gas impact fee in Pennsylvania. The report provides further analysis of why the 2023 impact fees, which were announced last week, were down by $100 million…
Don’t Miss the July 2024 Digital Township News!
The July 2024 digital edition of the Township News is available now! In this month’s edition, learn how sign regulations help townships preserve local character and protect the public welfare in the cover story. Additional features explore how townships can preserve historical sites…
Broadband Technical Assistance Grants Now Available
USDA, Rural Development is now accepting applications for the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) program to promote broadband expansion in rural areas. Townships with a population less than 20,000 can apply through August 20, 2024 via grants.gov for technical assistance under…
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to support planning and demonstration projects to prevent death or serious injury on roads involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists;…
Reminder: Participate in 2024 PSATS Salary Survey by 7/15 to See Budget Prep Data
With new federal overtime requirements impacting some employees and challenges to find and keep quality employees, townships should participate to find out how other townships most like theirs are compensating employees and what benefits are provided. You need to enter…
Zoning Decisions To Be By Harrisburg Bureaucrats?
That’s what the state House is getting ready to decide, possibly this week … and action is needed. Under the guise of “affordable housing,” this legislation would force communities to accept a developer’s building scheme conforming to Harrisburg-mandated density. These…
Apply to PSATS Awards Programs!
In the midst of summer project season, now is the perfect time to start thinking about applying for PSATS’ Awards programs! The deadline for the following four awards programs is January 31, 2025: – President’s Leadership Award – Citizen Communication Awards –…
Check Out PennDOT’s Proposed Road and Bridge Projects Near You, Comment Until 7/3
Township officials should take a minute to look at the state Department of Transportation’s upcoming road and bridge projects to determine if any will impact your township. The public has only until July 3 to weigh in on any concerns or the…
Don’t Let Harrisburg Decide Housing In Your Community
The State House May Take Up Statewide Zoning Mandates as early as next week. Contact your state representative before it’s too late to oppose the statewide zoning mandates, which allow Harrisburg to change the characteristics of your communities! A special interest…
