Have you registered for the Southeast PSATS Regional Forum at the Crowne Plaza King of Prussia on October 23? 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 variety of…
The board of supervisors’ organization meeting for 2026 is required to be held on Monday, January 5, 2026. The supervisors’ organization meeting must be held on the first Monday in January unless the first Monday is a legal holiday. The board of auditors will…
Township officials and their residents have an opportunity to provide feedback on their experiences with the state Department of Transportation. PennDOT is conducting an online survey to receive feedback on the state’s construction and maintenance services. The 22-question survey asks…
Need funding for a local park, trail, or conservation project and want to know more about applying for grants? Register now for the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ (DCNR) Bureau of Recreation and Conservation’s annual grant workshop. This…
From budget gridlock in Harrisburg to hot-button legislation affecting local governments, today’s episode dives into the issues that matter most to Pennsylvania’s townships. We’ll hear as Dave Sanko weighs in on: Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the challenges and…
“Data centers have a place in our commonwealth, but like any land use, their development shouldn’t be rushed just for headlines,” said Holly Fishel, PSATS Policy and Research Director, in recent testimony before the Senate Policy Committees. As demand for…
The state Department of Agriculture has announced the preservation of 2,079 acres on 24 farms in townships located in 14 counties through the state’s Farmland Preservation Program. This program protects farms from future residential, commercial, or industrial development. “When farms are sold…
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced this week that beginning in spring 2026, new glamping accommodations will be offered in eight state parks. Glamping is short for “glamorous camping,” and sites include beds and electricity. Timberline Glamping Company will…
Don’t miss the latest edition of the Township News. This award-winning issue is packed with insights, and the digital version has bonus video content! Cover Story: Cybersecurity strategies to safeguard township data Preparing for hyperscale data centers Water resource impacts & stormwater fee success stories Innovative basin…
Township officials that are concerned about commercial solar farms coming to their township can learn their options for regulating these uses at free, upcoming classes. PSATS is hosting free three-hour classes on utility-scale solar projects in Lycoming County on October 16 and…
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