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Contents: October 2008

Going after Grants
In these tough times, townships are discovering that grant money can give their budgets a significant boost. Funding is available from state and federal agencies, private foundations, and businesses, but finding and getting it requires patience and persistence.

Revamping Pennsylvania’s Recycling Regs
Twenty years after Pennsylvania’s recycling law took effect, the state is looking at updating the regulations. Townships that recycle could face a longer list of items to keep out of landfills and place into recycling bins.

‘Swaps’: Proceed with Caution
Interest rate management agreements, or “swaps,” can sound tempting to cash-strapped townships. The risk, however, might be more than municipalities bargained for.

Recycling Q&As
Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection answers some of townships’ frequently asked questions about recycling.

PSATS Department Profiles: The Advisers
This month, meet five professionals who, while part-time, bring a wealth of experience to their roles as advisers to various PSATS departments.

Meet the Executive Board
In this installment, we introduce you to PSATS Executive Board member Tom Paxton, who says the Association’s success requires a mutual effort from the board and townships.

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