The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced the recipients of the 30th Annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence yesterday, recognizing Local Government Day and celebrating municipalities and local government leaders for their commitment to making Pennsylvania communities stronger. Pennsylvania Local Government…
The U.S. Department of Justice has delayed the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance dates for local governments by one year. The compliance deadline for municipalities with a total population of 50,000 or more was supposed to take effect tomorrow but has been delayed to April 26, 2027. The…
As spring construction and outdoor projects increase across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is recognizing April as Safe Digging Month, reminding homeowners, contractors, and utility operators to follow essential safety steps before any excavation work begins. To reduce…
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced $284.2 million for 33 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 20 counties. The projects will replace lead service lines, rehabilitate aging water systems, upgrade water treatment and service capabilities, and reduce environmental contaminants to ensure…
The Morning News will publish from the PSATS Annual Conference Monday through Wednesday next week as the Township Times. The regular Morning News will return on Thursday.
Yesterday, the House passed HR 465 sponsored by Rep. Robert Freeman and Rep. Brett Miller, recognizing this week, April 13-17, 2026, as Local Government Week, and April 22, 2026, the final day of the PSATS Annual Conference, as Local Government Day in Pennsylvania. The resolution passed by an overwhelming 198-3 vote….
EPA recently announced the availability of $30 million in new funding as part of the agency’s RealWaterTA Initiative. Townships with small drinking water and wastewater systems are eligible to apply for funding toward technical assistance and training, including engineering and design, operational support, workforce…
The Pittsburgh Post–Gazette is being sold to The Venetoulis Institute for Local Journalism, the same nonprofit that owns the Baltimore Banner. The P-G was set to close May 3 but appears now to be preserved, but as a weekly publication printing only on Thursday and Sunday.
Township officials interested in participating in the virtual Statewide Freight Forum can participate in this virtual session today and tomorrow to discuss priorities, challenges, and opportunities shaping freight transportation across Pennsylvania. Sessions will be held today, April 15, from 10 a.m. to noon and tomorrow,…
If you are looking for the business meeting materials for the 2026 PSATS Conference, these materials, including the proposed 2026 PSATS resolutions, nominations, and Rules of Conduct, are posted on the members-only portion of psats.org and can be found by logging in…
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