Due to confusion over the Fire and EMS Grant Program language on its website, the Office of Fire Commissioner has extended the deadline for these grants until tomorrow, Friday, October 24 at 4 p.m. This was done to ensure as many organizations as possible can…
We are only nine months away from the 250th birthday of the United States on July 4, 2026! Pennsylvania’s townships are vital to celebrating the semiquincentennial. From historic sites to local heroes, each community holds a piece of our shared…
Townships that are now working on their 2026 budget can access salary and benefit information for townships across the state with the PSATS Salary Survey. This free member service only requires that you enter your township’s data into the secure…
The deadline to apply for the 2025 round of funding for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program is October 24, 2025. Townships, councils of government, and municipal authorities are eligible to apply through the Commonwealth’s Electronic Single Application. Eligible…
Has your township worked with a local youth organization to complete projects? If so, recognize those outstanding young people with a PSATS Youth Award! PSATS’s 2026 Youth Awards recognizes youth groups that make valuable and lasting contributions to townships of…
If you haven’t already participated, today is the final day to participate in an online survey to receive feedback on PennDOT’s construction and maintenance services. The 22-question survey asks about how you receive PennDOT roadway information, how often PennDOT meets…
Have you registered for the Southwest PSATS Regional Forum at the Marriott Pittsburgh North in Cranberry on October 29th? This full-day event is designed to bring essential, localized training right to your doorstep! Packed with value, each forum features a general session, a…
Applications for the Fire and EMS Grant Program are due to the Office of Fire Commissioner today, October 20 at 4 p.m. Townships are encouraged to share this information with partnering fire companies, emergency medical services providers, and volunteer rescue squads. Fire and rescue…
As National Move Over Day approaches on Saturday, October 18, the state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is urging motorists to prioritize the safety of emergency responders and curb aggressive driving behaviors. Township officials can help raise awareness of Pennsylvania’s Move…
The state Department of Health announced $380,000 in grants to help 11 communities develop Active Transportation Plans to increase physical activity with improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks. Grant recipients through the WalkWorks program will work over the next year…
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