Townships that are now working on their 2026 budget can access salary and benefit information for townships across the state with the PSATS Salary Survey. This free member service only requires that you enter your township’s data into the secure…
Reminder: Abandoned Mine, Acid Mine Drainage Grant Application Due 10/24
The deadline to apply for the 2025 round of funding for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program is October 24, 2025. Townships, councils of government, and municipal authorities are eligible to apply through the Commonwealth’s Electronic Single Application. Eligible…
Celebrate Your Township’s Youth!
Has your township worked with a local youth organization to complete projects? If so, recognize those outstanding young people with a PSATS Youth Award! PSATS’s 2026 Youth Awards recognizes youth groups that make valuable and lasting contributions to townships of…
Reminder: Today is Final Day to Grade PennDOT Performance
If you haven’t already participated, today is the final day to participate in an online survey to receive feedback on PennDOT’s construction and maintenance services. The 22-question survey asks about how you receive PennDOT roadway information, how often PennDOT meets…
Don’t Miss Southwest PSATS Regional Forum in Cranberry Township Next Week!
Have you registered for the Southwest PSATS Regional Forum at the Marriott Pittsburgh North in Cranberry on October 29th? This full-day event is designed to bring essential, localized training right to your doorstep! Packed with value, each forum features a general session, a…
Reminder: Fire Company and EMS Grant Applications Due Today at 4 p.m.
Applications for the Fire and EMS Grant Program are due to the Office of Fire Commissioner today, October 20 at 4 p.m. Townships are encouraged to share this information with partnering fire companies, emergency medical services providers, and volunteer rescue squads. Fire and rescue…
PennDOT Urges Emergency Responder Safety for National Move Over Day on Saturday, October 18
As National Move Over Day approaches on Saturday, October 18, the state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) is urging motorists to prioritize the safety of emergency responders and curb aggressive driving behaviors. Township officials can help raise awareness of Pennsylvania’s Move…
Municipalities Receive Grants to Help with Active Transportation Plans
The state Department of Health announced $380,000 in grants to help 11 communities develop Active Transportation Plans to increase physical activity with improved pedestrian, bicycle, and transit networks. Grant recipients through the WalkWorks program will work over the next year…
Unlocking AI for Public Good Conference Slated for Pittsburgh, Philadelphia
Conferences on Unlocking AI for Public Good have been scheduled for Thursday, October 30, at the Annenberg Zellerbach Theater in Philadelphia and Monday, November 10, at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The conferences will be hosted by the Governor’s Office…
PENNVEST Announces $547.1 Million in Grants, Loans for Water, Wastewater Systems
The Shapiro Administration announced $547.1 million in grants and loan funding for 30 drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater projects in 23 counties through the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST). The projects will replace lead lines, rehabilitate aging systems, upgrade treatment…
