PSATS offices will be closed on January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day. The PSATS Morning News will return on Friday, January 2. See you all in 2026!
Organization Meeting Prep – Parliamentary Procedure
Now is a great time to review the basics of parliamentary procedures and the ways in which township boards and commissions can take action at public meetings! To assist incoming and returning supervisors for the organization meeting and beyond, PSATS has created a Parliamentary Procedure Fact Sheet, outlining…
Organization Meeting Prep – Oath of Office Reminder
Newly elected and reelected township supervisors and other township elected officials must take the oath of office before they begin their official duties on January 5 as required by Act 76 of 2008. Appointed township officials also need to take the oath of office before performing duties of their respective offices. The oath must be administered by…
IRS Announces 2026 Business Mileage Rate
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has released the 2026 standard mileage rate for the business use of a vehicle. As of January 1, 2026, the rate will be 72.5 cents per mile driven for business use, up 2.5 cents from 2025. A township board of…
Final Call, PSATS Scholarship Applications Due December 31
Spread the word! The PSATS Scholarship Program offers four $1,500 scholarships to high school seniors in PSATS member townships. Scholarships can be used to fund any career education opportunity, including two- or four-year college degree programs, technical training schools, or certificate programs that lead…
Excellence Awards Submissions Due TOMORROW!
Submissions for PSATS’ Excellence Awards are due TOMORROW, December 31! Townships can submit their entries for the President’s Leadership Awards, Citizen Communication Contest, Youth Awards, or Excellence in Intergovernmental Cooperation Award online or thorugh the mail. To learn more and submit…
Save the Date
Registration for PSATS’ 2026 Educational Conference & Exhibit Show in Hershey opens January 13 at 9 a.m. Join us for more than 75 workshops, expert insights, networking, and the latest municipal solutions. At your Organization Meetings next week, be sure to appoint your Conference…
Have Questions About the Organization Meeting? PSATS On-Demand Webinar Has Answers!
If you have questions about the board of supervisors’ organization meeting that is required to be held on Monday, January 5, 2026, we have the answers. An On-Demand Webinar was recorded earlier this month: Get Prepared for the 2026 Organization Meeting, Holly Fishel and Kattie Lizza of PSATS review…
Reminder: Register Now! Township Officials Invited to Public Officials Day at Pa Farm Show
PSATS values the partnership with the Pa Department of Agriculture and is please to share an invitation from Secretary Russell Redding for township officials to join him and the PSATS Executive Board at the Pennsylvania Farm Show for Public Officials Day on Wednesday, January 14, 2026. This day provides opportunities for public officials to network with farmers, agricultural…
DEP Helps Local Governments Save over $1 Million in Energy Costs
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) helped 20 local governments across Pennsylvania identify over $1 million in energy savings in 2025 through the Shared Energy Manager Program, funded by the State Energy Program grant through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Infrastructure Investment and…
