The National Association of Towns and Townships filed comments opposing the U.S. Census Bureau’s proposed “usual residence” test on behalf of its members, which include PSATS and its member townships. PSATS Executive Director David Sanko currently serves as NATaT President. …
PennDOT has announced Community Charging Round 1 – Southeastern Region awards to 71 projects totaling over $37 million in federal NEVI investment. This investment will build more publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia…
Funding rounds for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Community Charging Funding Opportunities in the following areas remain open: Eligible projects include the installation of a new public charging station or upgrading an existing public charging station. Interested townships may…
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program has been reopened with an extended timeframe to apply! Townships are eligible and highly encouraged to apply for funding towards cybersecurity assessments. These assessments can help identify your township’s ability to protect its data and computer…
A historic restoration and a broadband upgrade transformed an 1800s church – turned town hall – into a new community hub for gatherings and essential high-speed internet access. Liberty Township in Susquehanna County celebrated the completed restoration of its Grange…
Act 47 of 2026 took effect last week, which updates Pennsylvania’s Telemarketer Registration Act for the first time in nearly 30 years. It is intended to address the technology and tactics scammers and telemarketers use today. Under Act 47, Pennsylvania’s telemarketing…
Has your township successfully preserved a historic place or celebrated a historical event? Consider submitting your success story to the State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) for recognition through the Community Initiative Award program. This state program recognizes preservation success…
Applications for PennDOT’s Multimodal Grants are due October 30. This funding provides funding for priority investments in any transportation mode through PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund Statewide Competitive Funding Program. The MTF program provides grants to ensure a safe and reliable…
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is accepting proposals for financial support for new construction or rehabilitation of mixed-use development projects until October 30. Mixed-use projects combine residential and retail/commercial space in the same building and often catalyze neighborhood revitalization. Examples…
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced the investment of $190 million for 24 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 19 counties. Townships or their authorities received several of these awards. Click here for the press release. The projects awarded…
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