Across the Commonwealth, townships had referenda on the ballot during the 2026 election on issues from voluntary mergers to changing board size to dedicated taxes. In Pennsylvania, only questions authorized in state law may be placed before the voters. Taxes:…
By now, you should have received in the mail the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s “Annual Notice to File” mailing which was sent last week. The notice reminds townships that the following reports will be due: If you…
Updates dotGrants, Publication 9 The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) sent out 2027 municipal estimates for Liquid Fuels and Turnback allocations in late September. Estimates are based on Liquid Fuels taxes collected by the commonwealth for the first three quarters…
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) recently received information regarding the 2026 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Application Period. The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program has $400 million allocated for this funding cycle and townships. This funding…
The National Association of Towns and Townships filed comments opposing the U.S. Census Bureau’s proposed “usual residence” test on behalf of its members, which include PSATS and its member townships. PSATS Executive Director David Sanko currently serves as NATaT President. …
PennDOT has announced Community Charging Round 1 – Southeastern Region awards to 71 projects totaling over $37 million in federal NEVI investment. This investment will build more publicly accessible electric vehicle (EV) chargers in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia…
Funding rounds for the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) Community Charging Funding Opportunities in the following areas remain open: Eligible projects include the installation of a new public charging station or upgrading an existing public charging station. Interested townships may…
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program has been reopened with an extended timeframe to apply! Townships are eligible and highly encouraged to apply for funding towards cybersecurity assessments. These assessments can help identify your township’s ability to protect its data and computer…
A historic restoration and a broadband upgrade transformed an 1800s church – turned town hall – into a new community hub for gatherings and essential high-speed internet access. Liberty Township in Susquehanna County celebrated the completed restoration of its Grange…
Act 47 of 2026 took effect last week, which updates Pennsylvania’s Telemarketer Registration Act for the first time in nearly 30 years. It is intended to address the technology and tactics scammers and telemarketers use today. Under Act 47, Pennsylvania’s telemarketing…
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