This week is Work Zone Awareness Week, a national spring campaign held at the start of construction season to encourage safe driving through work zones. This year’s theme is “Respect the zone so we all get home.” Encourage drivers to slow…
PSATS Submits Comments to EPA on WOTUS Definition
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are drafting a new definition of “Waters of the United States” in light of a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, Sackett v. EPA, that narrowed the court’s interpretation of the definition….
Growing Greener Plus Grants Now Available
The state Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for a new round of Growing Greener Plus Grants. The match requirements have been reduced this year to 5% and matches are not required in Environmental Justice Areas. Townships are eligible to…
PSATS Provides Help with ARPA (SLFRF) Reports, Due 4/30. Don’t Risk Losing Funds!
PSATS is here to help you understand your responsibilities for reporting the American Rescue Plan Act funds, also known as SLFRF funds. All townships are required to file this report by April 30, even if all funds were reported as spent…
Reminder: DCED Accepting Act 13 Grant Applications Until 5/31
DCED is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2025. 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 contact DCED at (717)…
Reminder: Automated Red-Light Enforcement (ARLE) Grants; Scoping Forms Due April 28
PennDOT will be accepting applications for the 2025 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program from June 1 through June 30, 2025. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian improvements;…
It’s Local Government Week… Did You Know…
Township officials know their community best. Their neighbors trust them to have their best interests at heart because they are part of the same community. This trust is built on the commitment of township supervisors to serve their community and…
Congratulations to Winners of Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence
The annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence highlighted the remarkable achievements of officials and local governments. Their dedication to improving public services and enriching local communities was celebrated yesterday with the state awards. CAREER RECOGNITION AWARD PSATS’ First Vice President…
DEP Begins Spraying for Black Fly Suppression Program
The state Department of Environmental Protection is beginning its Black Fly Suppression Program, monitoring and treating 48 rivers and streams spanning more than 1,800 miles. The program involves aerial and backpack spraying to control nuisance black fly populations. Spraying activities…
Saturday is National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day
The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP), the Pennsylvania State Police, and the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General are encouraging Pennsylvanians to take part in the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day initiative on Saturday,…
