Townships that have not already done so are urged to consider completing a critical survey that could help provide the data necessary to keep lawsuits and liability insurance from getting even more expensive for all townships. Due to a Pennsylvania…
Reminder: LCB Offering Grants to Help Reduce Underage, Dangerous Drinking 
The state Liquor Control Board is accepting applications for grants to fund programs that discourage and reduce underage and dangerous drinking and promote responsible alcohol consumption. Municipal police departments, community organizations, school districts, and more may apply for these grants…
Natural Gas Production Report Available 
The Independent Fiscal Office released a Natural Gas Production Report for October to December 2021. Production volume and new wells spud increased compared to the fourth quarter 2020. Click here for the report.
3G Phones to Fail…check your communications and backups
If you are using cell phones for emergency management or township communications, check your phones this week for reliability. Major mobile carriers will be shutting down 3G networks in 2022 starting with AT&T which will make the change Tuesday (Feb….
Find Your Money! Townships Owed Unclaimed Property
The Pennsylvania Treasury is currently seeking the owners of more than $4 billion in unclaimed property and your township may be the rightful owner of some of these funds. A search of “Township” returned thousands of results for townships across…
Volunteer Fire Departments Eligible for Free Turnout Gear
MSA, DuPont Personal Protection, and the National Volunteer Fire Council are teaming up to provide 52 volunteer fire departments with four sets of new, state-of-the-art turnout gear and helmets. Departments must be over 50% volunteer, serve a population of 25,000…
Broadband Funding Available
U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Rural Development is extending the application deadline for funding to expand access to high-speed internet for millions of rural Americans nationwide until March 9. USDA is making the funding available under the ReConnect Program. Grants and…
COVID-19 Cases, Hospitalizations Slow Again- PSATS Final Weekly Summary
New case rates of COVID-19 dropped for the fifth week in a row to 19,343 or a 22% drop compared to the prior week. Pennsylvania’s statewide percent-positivity rate also dropped for the fifth week in a row from 12.7% to…
Reminder: Grants Available for Historic Preservation 
Grant applications are being accepted for construction and project grants for historic resources that are listed or eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places. Local governments are eligible to apply for these grants through the Keystone Historic…
DCNR Accepting Applications for Grants to Fight Wildfires 
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. Funded through federal grants, this money helps fire companies in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents with training and…
