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Free LTAP Drop-In: Introduction to the Use of Drones for Municipal Roadway Operations and Maintenance
Unmanned aerial systems (UAS), or drones, is an increasingly utilized technology by state and local governments for roadway operations and maintenance. This drop-in session will cover some of the basics on drones, such as required training, restricted area and uses,…
The Agriculture Announces 35 More Farms Preserved
The state Department of Agriculture announced that 2,645 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties have been preserved from future development, investing more than $8.64 million in state, county, and township dollars. The new farms preserved are in Adams, Allegheny, Beaver, Berks, Chester, Columbia, Cumberland,…
PSATS Focuses on Public Safety in the September Township News!
PSATS Focuses on Public Safety in the September Township News! In keeping with National Preparedness Month, the September 2023 edition of the Township News tackles several public safety topics. The cover story looks at actions townships can take to reduce…
Federal Department of Labor Proposes Increasing Employees Eligible for Overtime
The U.S. Department of Labor announced a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require overtime to be paid to workers earning less than $1,059 per week or about $55,000 annually. Currently, employees earning less than $684 per week or $35,568…
DEP Accepting Applications for Coastal Zone Grants
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for the Coastal Zone Grant Program. Townships, regional planning agencies, and conservation districts in limited areas are eligible to apply through October 16, 2023. Funding is available for projects located within…
Reminder: Federal SMART Transportation Grants Available
The U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) restates the availability of $100 million in funding for the FY2023 Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation (SMART) Grant Program. Townships are eligible to apply through October 10, 2023. This new program was created under…
Free Training on Federal Transportation Grants
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) will hold training to help municipalities apply for the billions in transportation funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. An introductory training webinar is planned for Wednesday, September 6, at 2 p.m. ET. Anyone interested in…
Reminder: Help Us Open Results! Enter Your Salary Survey Data Today!
Data entry is getting very close to allow for releasing wage and benefit results from the 2023 PSATS Salary Survey Plus. However, we need a few more participants to ensure that the results are truly valuable to our members. Please…
DEP Accepting Applications for Clean-Diesel Grants
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) has announced the availability of $3.6 million in funding through the Pennsylvania State Clean Diesel Grants under the Driving PA Forward Program. Townships and municipal authorities that operate diesel-powered fleets are eligible to apply…
Townships Can Provide Input on Broadband Grant Applications
The first round of applications for federal broadband funds have been submitted to the Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority. The Authority is now providing local governments with the opportunity to provide input on applications for projects in their community or to…
