Due to staffing issues and technical difficulties, the state Department of Transportation is delayed in updating the website used to file the mandatory FHWA 536 form. They are hopeful that the site will be online by the end of this…
Reminder: Act 13 Grant Applications Due 5/31
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for Act 13 program grants until May 31, 2026. Several grant programs are funded by impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: For more information, click on the grant program links above or…
Today is Pennsylvania Primary Day 2026!
Don’t forget to exercise the privilege so many have died to protect…vote before 8pm!
PA Department of Aging Community Project Grants Available, Info Session Today
The state Department of Aging announced a statewide Request for Proposals for the 2026 READY Communities grant. The 2026 READY Communities grant will focus on community-driven projects that align with at least one of the five priorities of Aging Our Way, PA, the…
Celebrate National EMS Week!
National EMS Week, from May 17 to May 23, 2026, is an ideal time to celebrate municipal first responders who prioritize the health and safety of township residents. EMS Week recognizes paramedics, EMTs, and the entire EMS workforce for their sacrifices and services. It is also an opportune time for emergency…
PSATS Advocates for Townships in Washington, D.C.
PSATS board members and staff travelled to Washington, D.C., joining township officials from across the country for the 2026 National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) Fly-In. The PSATS delegation met directly with federal legislators and staff to advocate for…
Senator McCormick Comments on Hosting PSATS Delegation
It was great catching up last week in D.C. with a group of Pennsylvania township supervisors, many of whom I had just seen at their annual conference in Hershey. These local leaders are the ones dealing with real challenges in their communities…
Recognize Public Works Crews This Week!
May 17-23, 2026, is National Public Works Week, recognizing the importance and essential role that public works employees play in communities across the country. This year’s theme “Rooted in Service, Powered by Community” acknowledges that the roots of service run…
PUC Issues Final Order for New Tariff Framework to Protect Ratepayers, Guide Data Center Growth
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) released its final order for a model tariff for large-load customers — including rapidly expanding data centers. This action builds on the PUC’s work to address the rapid expansion of large-load customers and the potential impacts on infrastructure…
Follow-Up on Borough of West Chester Stormwater Decision; Why Second Class Townships Stand Apart in the Stormwater “Fee vs. Tax” Ruling
As previously reported in the PSATS Morning News, a divided Pennsylvania Supreme Court recently ruled that a stormwater management charge imposed by the Borough of West Chester was a tax that could not be collected from West Chester University, a…
