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CDC Updates Cleaning Guidance
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated their guidance for when to clean and when to disinfect and reduces the frequency for disinfection. Due to studies that show that the risk of infection from touching a surface is…
Certified Host Municipality Inspectors Reimbursement Deadline June 30
The state Department of Environmental Protection has announced the deadline for the 2020 Host Municipality Inspector Program is June 30. Reimbursements are made to any municipality that has a municipal waste landfill, resource recovery facility, or commercial hazardous waste storage, treatment, and disposal facility. Applications must…
Pennsylvania 811 to Hold Virtual Safety Day
Pennsylvania One Call will host a Virtual Safety Day on April 21st! The free virtual event will feature a wide range of training, including partners from LTAP, OSHA, and more. Participants can build a day planner with the sessions they…
PSATS Welcomes New Premiere Partner to Help with Federal Covid Funding
PSATS welcomes Zelenkofske Axelrod LLC, an accounting firm, as a new Premiere Partner. ZA will provide discounted pricing to PSATS members for technical assistance relative to the American Recovery Plan recently passed by Congress. This funding, which will come to…
Pa. COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Rise as Commonwealth Relaxes Standards
Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 case count and hospitalizations continue to rise as the commonwealth relaxed mitigation standards yesterday for restaurants and gatherings. The statewide COVID-19 total case count now stands at 1,038,749, with 29,195 new cases reportedthis week, a 16.5% increase over last…
CDC Issues Updated Travel Guidance for Vaccinated People
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has updated its guidance for people who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, which is defined as two weeks after either a singledose shot or the second shot of a two-shot series. Fully…
April 4-10 is National Library Week
National Library Week (April 4-10, 2021) is a time to celebrate our nation’s libraries and promote library use and support. This year’s theme is “Welcome to Your Library.” During the pandemic, libraries worked to meet their communities’ demands and changing…
State Police Release Updated Standards for Mobile Video Recording Systems
The Pennsylvania State Police have published their approved list of equipment standards for mobile video recording that may be used by law enforcement officers for the purpose of intercepting oral communication. Click here to read the standards and the comprehensive…
Townships Talk Transportation – Join Us for PSATS’ Transportation Town Hall!
Be sure to join us this Thursday, April 8, at 2:30 pm for a discussion on township transportation challenges and share your input and ideas on cost-saving opportunities, mandate relief requests, and future funding options for transportation. This input is critical to…
Township Winners in 2021 Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence
On Friday, the state Department of Community and Economic Development recognized municipalities and local government officials for their dedication and commitment to strengthen their communities and better serve their residents. The following individual township supervisors were recognized: Kathy Rader, supervisor and PSATS Board…
