We are pleased to report that PSATS is back online and operating normally. Important Email Notice: Due to an unexpected service interruption, any emails sent to PSATS between 11:45 a.m. yesterday and 7:00 a.m. this morning may not have been…
New Plan to Protect PA Parks, Resource for Municipalities
DCNR recently unveiled a new Climate Action Plan, establishing measurable goals and actions to make the Commonwealth’s public lands and DCNR operations more sustainable and resilient through 2050. The 182-page plan outlines steps DCNR will take to prepare its lands and…
Recreation Technical Assistance Opportunity
The national organization Trust for Public Land (TPL) is offering free technical assistance under the Appalachia United Outdoors Accelerator program to 4-6 communities in the Appalachian region focused on using outdoor recreation to grow the local economy. Townships are eligible to…
Township Officials May Comment on PennDOT Freight Plan
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…
Reminder: 2027 Historic Preservation Grant Webinars to be Held This Week
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…
2027 Organization Meeting Date Set for January 4
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…
Grants Now Available in Susquehanna River Basin to Recharge Groundwater, Increase Water Reuse
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…
Vote Today for Build a Better Mousetrap People’s Choice Award
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…
Township Voters Consider Tax, Board Expansion Referenda
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…
Get Recognized for Your Township’s Creative Ideas and Best Practices!
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…
