PSATS will testify next week in support of HB 955, which would give municipalities the option to place public notices on their own website or that of a newspaper and expand printed publication options, in addition to a newspaper of…
Today is the Pennsylvania Municipal Primary!
In addition to our critical municipal elections, four ballot questions, including three proposed constitutional amendments, will appear on the ballot today. All voters, regardless of party affiliation, may vote on statewide ballot questions during primary elections. To learn more about the ballot questions, click…
National Public Works Week May 16-22
This week is National Public Works Week! Township public works departments maintain critical infrastructure for their communities and are there in all weather conditions to make sure our roads are safe and that water, wastewater, and stormwater infrastructure is sound.
PSATS Objects to IRRC on Final DEP Rate Increases
PSATS submitted comments to the Independent Regulatory Review Commission (IRRC) on a final-form regulation regarding Water Quality Management and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System Permit application and annual fees. The comments expressed concern that the fees were too high and…
Recorded Town Hall Available on Federal Guidelines for Recovery Funding
If you missed PSATS’ Virtual Town Hall on “The American Rescue Plan Act Funding Update,” a recorded version is now available online. PSATS and Zelenkofske Axelrod staff discussed the ins and outs of the new U.S. Treasury Interim Final Rule…
PennDOT to Hold Telephone Town Hall on Updated Transportation Funding Study
The state Department of Transportation is holding a telephone town hall on Tuesday, May 25, at 6 p.m. as an opportunity to comment on its revised PennDOT Pathways Program. Pathways contains ideas for filling the $8.1 billion annual highway and bridge transportation…
Commonwealth Awards Grant Funding
Gov. Tom Wolf has announced $5.4 million in competitive water and sewer grants from Community Block Grant funds. The projects will benefit township residents in four counties. Click here for more. In addition, the state Department of Transportation awarded South…
Reminder: FCC Collecting Broadband Experiences, Speed App Data
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is collecting broadband information from consumers to create maps that display fixed and mobile broadband availability, as well as lack of access. By reaching out to consumers, the FCC believes it can build more accurate…
CyberAttacks in the News?
Many Americans seem to be just learning about cyberattacks due to the Colonial pipeline shutdown which has caused long gas lines and supply interruptions on the east coast. For township officials, PSATS has been helping prepare you for years. You…
FCC $50 Emergency Broadband Credit Available Today
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Emergency Broadband Benefit Program opens today, which will help make broadband more affordable by providing a discount of up to $50 per month towards broadband service for eligible households and a one-time discount of up…
