Pennsylvania offers one of the longest and most varied fall foliage seasons in the world. If you’re planning a trip into the great Pennsylvania outdoors, consider checking out DCNR’s interactive Fall Foliage Map to find the best spots in the state to…
The Pa. Fish and Boat Commission is now accepting applications the Boating Facility Grant (BFG) program for public boating facilities located on commonwealth waters. Townships can apply through December 1, 2025. Funding requests require a 50% match and, new this year, all interested applicants…
Did you know that the Department of Homeland Security offers free services to townships to prevent cyberattacks? Local governments can take advantage of the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Cyber Hygiene services. These services help local governments reduce their exposure…
All townships and other local governments, even those without pension plans, must complete the first two steps of the Act 205 Municipal Pension Reporting Program E-filing by October 15. This report includes a Plan Declaration certifying whether or not your township maintains a…
Township officials are reminded that the Annual Audit and Financial Report (DCED-CLGS-30 for Municipalities) is due annually each April 1 for the prior year’s audit. If your township’s 2024 AFR was delayed, please ensure that your CPA or elected auditors file this report…
September is National Preparedness Month, a time to highlight the importance of planning, readiness, and resilience in every community. As we all grieve the loss of 3 township police officers gunned down recently in North Codorus Township, York County, PSATS recognizes…
The state Department of Transportation announced that roundabouts provide safe, efficient travel across the commonwealth. Since 2005, 104 roundabouts have been built to improve traffic flow and/or decrease crash severity. “For us, it’s simple. Roundabouts remove cross-traffic turns and eliminate…
PSATS is preparing for an upcoming legislative hearing on public notice reform and we need your help! Please send the following information to Katie Lizza at klizza@psats.org by Tuesday, September 23: Thank you for your assistance. Copies of invoices for public notices…
The Office of Open Records is hosting a “Basics of the Right-to-Know Law” webinar on Wednesday, September 24, at 10 a.m. This session contains valuable information that new open records officers need to know to respond to Right-to-Know Law requests: agency obligations,…
Knoebels’ Phoenix wooden coaster was awarded the title of “Best Wooden Coaster” at Amusement Today’s Golden Ticket Awards for the seventh consecutive time! This coaster topped the leaderboard above 49 other coasters from around the world. Other Pennsylvania coasters and…
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