Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors

Past Issues of the Pennsylvania Township News

Contents July 2002

Taking the Communications Plunge
Newsletters and Web sites are no longer a luxury for town-ships - they are a necessity, and they help local officials reach out and inform a busy audience that gets its news on the run. They can be affordable and effective if they are done right, but communicating with the public isn't quite as simple as slapping words and photos on a piece of paper or on a screen. There's an art to communicating - and to getting the most benefit from the time, effort, and money you invest in your newsletter or Web site.
Marketing Your Township
When it comes to getting the word out about what makes their community a great place, townships have to blow their own horns, and that means knowing what to say - and how to say it. Whether you are trying to boost your economy by attracting business and tourism or just improve relations with residents, understanding how to market your community can help your township put its best face forward.
Planning for Terrorism
Tom Halicki, executive director of the National Association of Towns and Townships, talks about national perspectives on the threat of terrorism, what local officials should do to involve their citizens in planning, and why even the smallest townships need to be prepared for the unexpected.
Annual NATaT Conference Set for September

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