WTAJ reports that the City of Johnstown has approved a settlement with a resident who sued the city and the planning commission three years ago after he spoke on a zoning matter during a planning commission meeting. The crux of his claim was that…
Reminder: Act 13 Grant Programs Accepting Applications Until 5/31
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2026. 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…
Reminder: All-Terrain Vehicle/Snowmobile Trail Grant Applications Due 3/31
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for the All-Terrain Vehicle and Snowmobile Program‘s spring grant round. Townships are eligible to apply through March 31, 2026. There is no match requirement for this funding! Eligible projects include planning, land acquisition,…
Abandoned Mine Land Projects Will Benefit Townships
The state Department of Environmental Protection announced $15.2 million in grant awards for the environmental restoration of 15 abandoned mine land (AML) projects as part of the Abandoned Mine Land and Abandoned Mine Drainage Grant Program. All of the projects are located in townships and will benefit…
Not Sure How to Complete Your Statement of Financial Interest?
The State Ethics Commission will host a free interactive webinar next week to help public officials and public employees understand their responsibilities to file a Statement of Financial Interest by May 1 each year. The Commission will help walk you through completing and…
PennDOT Releases EV Videos, Funding for Charging Stations
The state Department of Transportation has released the “EVs in Focus” video series, which helps answer questions Pennsylvanians may have about electric vehicles. Three videos are currently available covering the topics of Battery Fires, The Electric Grid, and Environmental Impacts. Two more videos on…
Required Municipal Reports Due in Coming Weeks
Townships have many reports due each year, and several of these reports are due in the coming weeks. Several of these reports are required to receive revenue from these programs:
New Report Shows Housing Program Use by County
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency released a new report, Building Opportunity: PHARE funding Trends and County Profiles (2022-2024), to highlight the success and reach of the Pennsylvania Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund. The report reviews three years of PHARE application data,…
ARPA/SLFRF Office Hours Today for Townships Invited to Closeout
If your township received a closeout request but had issues or errors that needed to be corrected before closeout, the U.S. Treasury is holding Office hours by zoom today at 12:30 pm. Registration information is below. The session is meant to help…
Reminder: Sign Up for COSTARS Salt Contract by March 15
The state Department of General Services allows townships to participate in the COSTARS Sodium Chloride (Road Salt) Contract for the approaching August 2026 – July 2027 season, by submitting a new Salt Contract Participation Agreement by the enrollment deadline of March 15, 2026. The program allows…
