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Township News Looks at Financing Capital Projects Paying for a new municipal facility or doing a major renovation can prompt a lot of questions. Where is the money going to come from? Will taxpayers be on the hook for it?…
Reminder: Deadline to Give Feedback on PennDOT Winter Services is Thursday, April 6
Township officials and their residents are urged to participate in a state Department of Transportation online survey about the department’s winter maintenance services. The 17-question survey asks about timeline expectations for safe and passable roads, ranking of snow-removal priorities, and…
PCCD to Provide All PA School Employees with Annual Safety and Security Training
The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee has approved a new training program grant that will provide all Pennsylvania school employees with three hours of annual safety and security training at no charge to their…
Township Reporting Deadlines This Week
Township officials are reminded that there are several state filing deadlines this week. See below for the forms, why it is important to file, how to file, and where to go if you need assistance.
More Than 1,300 Townships Receive 2023 Liquid Fuels Distributions
According to the state Department of Transportation’s records, more than 1,300 townships of the second class have received more than $230 million in 2023 liquid fuels distributions since March 1, the earliest that a municipality can receive its distribution. That…
Got Conference Questions? We’ve Got You Covered!
If you have questions about PSATS’ 100th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show, we’ve got the answers! Whether you’re a “new-bee” or repeat attendee, there’s always something new to learn. Plus, there’s always something new happening at the conference! To…
Townships Must File ARP Report, Learn How in Tomorrow’s Webinar
All townships that received American Rescue Plan Act funds must complete a Project and Expenditure report with U.S. Treasury by April 30, which covers funds that were spent or allocated from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. The report will be available on…
PSATS Executive Director Discusses New Budget, Importance of Local Elections PSATS Executive Director Discusses New Budget,
PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko recently recorded an episode of Behind the Headlines talk show. On the show, produced by the Susquehanna Valley Center, Sanko discussed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new state budget and its impact on townships, unfunded mandates,…
Reminder: Townships Urged to Tell PennDOT How to Spend Transportation Funds
The State Transportation Commission (STC) and the state Department of Transportation are conducting a survey to gather feedback on Pennsylvania’s transportation system as part of the 12-Year Transportation Program update. If you have not yet done so and want to tell…
Final Days to Register for PSATS Town Hall Meetings
PSATS’ four population group standing committees would like your input and feedback. This week there will be four virtual town hall meetings. One of the topics that we hope to discuss on the calls is moving electronic advertising legislation this…
