As surely as spring brings the first robin, it is also bringing a new wave of anonymous Right-To-Know (RTK) requests. Many townships and municipalities are receiving automated anonymous RTK requests and many are not on the Office of Open Records’…
DON’T MISS THE PSATS 2025 CONFERENCE!
Join us at the PSATS 2025 Annual Educational Conference & Exhibit Show, Pennsylvania’s premier local government educational event. This unparalleled training and networking opportunity takes place from May 4 to 7 at the Hershey Lodge. Here’s why you should attend: 1. Learn and Connect: Discover the latest township…
Reminder: Applications for Health Department Planning Grants Due 3/21
Applications for WalkWorks’ ninth round of Transportation Planning Grants are due March 21, 2025. These grants from the PA Department of Health may be used to develop Active Transportation Plans. Grants and technical assistance are available to develop active transportation plans. Townships…
Liquid Fuels Funds Released, Minimal Increase from 2024
Last week the state Department of Transportation released $468 million in 2025 liquid fuels payments to all municipalities that timely filed required paperwork. For 2025, the final population factor is $17.9967 per person, up slightly (3 cents) from $17.9662 in…
LCB Sends $2.1 Million in Licensing Fees to Municipalities
The state Liquor Control Board is releasing more than $2 million in licensing fees to 1,125 municipalities in which the liquor licensees are located and includes 656 townships. Host municipalities will receive payments ranging from $25 to $860,450 (Philadelphia). These disbursements are from fees paid…
Fire Safety Reminder When Springing Forward This Weekend
The Office of State Fire Commissioner is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors while changing their clocks for this weekend’s “spring forward” time change. Dead or missing batteries are the most…
Celebrate Pennsylvania History with Free Admission This Sunday!
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) will celebrate the Commonwealth’s 344th birthday on Sunday, March 9, with a rare display of William Penn’s original charter at the Pennsylvania State Archives in Harrisburg from noon to 4 p.m. It’s a…
Be Recognized for Road and Bridge Safety, Innovations! Applications Due Tomorrow
Did your township complete an outstanding road and bridge safety improvements or public works innovation in 2024? If so, get recognized for your efforts! Entry forms are due tomorrow, March 7, 2025 for both programs:
DCED Accepting Act 13 Grant Applications Until 5/31
DCED is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2025. Several grant programs are funded by impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: For more information, click on the grant program links above or contact DCED at (717) 787-6245.
Township Receives Unclaimed Property from Pa Treasury
Each year, the PA Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Common types of unclaimed property are savings or checking accounts, stocks, dividends, checks that have not been cashed such as payroll, certificates of deposit, unclaimed insurance benefits,…
