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Contents: August 2008

Nipping Nuisances in the Bud
Ideally, nuisances — those pesky offenses to the senses— would be resolved without official intervention. Very often, though, township supervisors find that regulation is the only way to protect individual and community rights while keeping the peace.

Welcoming Manufactured Homes
Manufactured housing, formerly known as the mobile home, is losing its “not-in-my-backyard” stigma. The new generation of these homes can fit seamlessly into many neighborhoods, and townships are changing their zoning to make that happen.

Tinkering with Property Tax Collection
In recent legislative testimony, PSATS supported the concept of a bill to help speed up the collection of delinquent property taxes but said limits must be placed on taxpayer fees.

Getting to Know the Executive Board
In this latest introduction to PSATS’ Executive Board, meet Bill Hawk, a local government leader who says the ability to listen is a critical asset.

Meet the PSATS Staff
This installment of “PSATS Profiles” introduces the Association’s Environmental Affairs and Information Technology staff.

Farm Bill Funding
The 2008 Farm Bill will funnel millions of dollars to rural America for infrastructure and other programs, thanks in part to the work of the National Association of Towns and Townships.

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