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The Pennsylvania Township News, published since 1948, provides officials and staff in townships of the second class with in-depth news articles, issue analysis, and much more. This monthly magazine is also on the regular reading list for many state officials and legislators, county commissioners, and others across the commonwealth.

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This Month: Pa. Township News Contents
March 2010

Being Diligent About Data Security
Computers, the very tools that townships use to generate, store, and transmit information, can also be a conduit to technology-based crime. By knowing what to watch out for, however, townships can take simple steps to make sure their data is secure.

Planning to Meet IT Needs
An information technology plan can help townships with computer budgeting, maintenance, upgrades, and more. Planning now to prevent problems, the experts say, will save time and money down the road.

Working Smarter with Software
The right software can help a township work better, faster, and more cost-effectively. Learn what to look for, such as price, features, and available training, before you buy.

Seeking Support to Save the Bay
In response to the latest plan to clean up the Chesapeake Bay, PSATS says that township officials can only do their part with financial and technical help from the federal government.

Reaping the Benefits of Water Quality
Pennsylvania’s Conservation Reserve Enhancement Program pays landowners to protect and preserve local water supplies. Townships, and their residents, will reap the benefits of improved water quality for years to come.

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