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More Filing Deadlines…
Yesterday’s reporting deadline article did not include the Municipal Act 205 Actuarial Valuation Reports for municipalities with pension plans, which are due to the auditor general by March 31. Click here to learn more.
Township Reporting Deadlines This Week
Township officials are reminded that there are several state filing deadlines this week. Deadline for townships to claim 2021 liquid fuels tax refunds: March 31 Form AG-385 due to the Auditor General (required for foreign fire tax distribution and municipal…
Parade of Flags Deadline Extended
This new event for the 2022 PSATS Conference is generating quite a buzz already! Due to member requests and strong response of our townships registering to participate, we are extending the deadline to April 15 to sign up for the…
2022 Membership Card
PSATS will again be producing the 2022 membership cards for supervisors, secretaries and managers in townships that have renewed their annual dues. If you would like your membership card to also double as a photo ID card, this can happen…
11 Counties Added to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone
The state Department of Agriculture has added 11 counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2022 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine zone for this invasive pest is now at 45 counties. Adams, Armstrong, Bedford, Centre, Fulton,…
PRPS Offers Virtual Class on Accessible and Safe Playgrounds
The Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society is offering a class on Accessible and Safe Playgrounds April 12 at 1 p.m. This class will review the federal regulatory playground requirements in the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and discuss how these…
Reminder: DCED Accepting Applications for Act 13 Grants until May 31
The state Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31. There are several specific grant programs funded from impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: Abandoned Mine Drainage…
EMS Agencies Must Certify by April 10 to Receive ARP Grant 
Emergency medical agencies have until April 10 to certify their eligibility to receive a portion of the $25 million in American Rescue Plan funds directed to EMS companies by Act 10 of 2022. Eligible EMS companies have been contacted by…
The Parade of Flags Deadline is Tomorrow! 
We are planning a special Parade of Flags at the 2022 Conference to help celebrate and recognize our member townships for everything they have done and continue to do. Make sure to register for the 2022 Parade of Flags by…
Reminder: DCNR Accepting Applications for Recreation Grants until April 6 
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for the 2022 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grants. Projects will be selected based, in part, on how they align to the priorities outlined in DCNR’s 2020-2024…
