Monday, August 2nd was already the opening day for registration for the PSATS Fall Business Meeting and Centennial Celebration, but now DCED has chosen that day for the final deadline for municipalities to apply for ARP federal funding. Since that…
Keystone Communities Grant Program Accepting Applications
The Keystone Communities Grant program, which encourages partnerships between public and private sectors to support local revitalization initiatives for the growth and stability of the community, is accepting applications until August 31 for a variety of grant opportunities. These include planning grants, revitalization, public improvements, and more….
SAM.gov Fraud Warning
PSATS has heard that several township officials have received emails urging them to renew their SAM.gov account or pay to complete a SAM.gov application. Please note that these emails are deceptive and should be deleted immediately. Many are trying to convince you to pay for their “help” with your application or renewal. We have…
Advisory Board Volunteers Needed
From time to time, PSATS is asked to identify potential candidates to serve on a variety of state advisory boards and commissions. We are attempting to build a database of interested members and are asking anyone who has special interests…
PA Attorney General Josh Shapiro Announces Opioid Settlement with Manufacturers and Distributors
Cardinal, McKesson, and AmerisourceBergen, major pharmaceutical distributors, and Johnson & Johnson, which manufactured and marketed opioids, have agreed to deliver $26 billion to state of local governments to address opioid-related costs. The agreements also require significant industry changes that will…
National Award Honors Small-Town Civic Volunteers
Communities depend on civic volunteers, especially firefighters and emergency medical services personnel. Townships rely on residents to serve on volunteer boards, commissions, and committees. If your township has a population under 25,000, you can nominate outstanding civic volunteers through the…
Today is Deadline to Purchase a PSATS Centennial Ad!
Today is the deadline for reserving an ad in PSATS’ commemorative centennial book, which will be unveiled at the association’s Centennial Celebration Dinner in October in Hershey. We are inviting townships and county associations to be a part of this…
Law Enforcement Officer Complaint Database Opens Today
A new database begins operation today for use by law enforcement agencies, including municipalities, when hiring officers. Established and maintained by the Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission, the database will contain information on law enforcement officers who have…
Center for Rural Pennsylvania Launches 2021 Rural Policy Summit Series on July 22
The Center for Rural Pennsylvania will hold a virtual 2021 Rural Policy Summit series beginning July 22 at 9 a.m. The summit will bring together a wide range of stakeholders to learn about and discuss major policy issues that will…
PHMC Grant Opportunity Available for Archival Records
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is accepting applications for the Historical and Archival Records Care Grant Program until August 1. Funding is available for historical records repositories and collections care, including surveying, inventorying, preserving, arranging, and describing historical local government records and records…
