The state Department of Transportation announced that the department is now accepting public comments on its Draft 2050 Freight Movement Plan (FMP), a comprehensive strategic plan for moving goods throughout the commonwealth. “The 2050 draft plan guides how we support…
Keystone Historic Preservation Grants support projects that identify, preserve, promote, and protect historic properties for the benefit of the public. The PA State Historic Preservation Office is offering two free informative webinars for anyone interested in learning more about the…
The board of supervisors’ organization meeting for 2027 will be Monday, January 4, 2027. The supervisors’ organization meeting must be held on the first Monday in January unless the first Monday is a legal holiday. The board of auditors will meet…
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) announced $4 million to $6 million in funding for the 2027 Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program toward projects that improve water availability during dry weather and drought within the Susquehanna basin. The SRBC is…
LTAP is celebrating innovative ideas shared by municipalities with the People’s Choice Award. Vote today on your favorite 2026 Build a Better Mousetrap entry. Vote Here Votes due November 20, 2026. Want to win next year’s award or learn more about…
Across the Commonwealth, townships conducted referenda during the 2026 election on issues from changing board size, to dedicated taxes. In Pennsylvania, only questions authorized in state law may be placed before the voters. Here are several that PSATS was made…
Has your township improved its services or implemented a creative idea? If you’ve used innovation to benefit your residents, from improving fiscal accountability to health and wellness initiatives to innovative land use practices, get statewide recognition for your efforts and…
Across the Commonwealth, townships had referenda on the ballot during the 2026 election on issues from voluntary mergers to changing board size to dedicated taxes. In Pennsylvania, only questions authorized in state law may be placed before the voters. Taxes:…
By now, you should have received in the mail the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s “Annual Notice to File” mailing which was sent last week. The notice reminds townships that the following reports will be due: If you…
Updates dotGrants, Publication 9 The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) sent out 2027 municipal estimates for Liquid Fuels and Turnback allocations in late September. Estimates are based on Liquid Fuels taxes collected by the commonwealth for the first three quarters…
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