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Reminder: DCED Tax Information Form Due 1/15, Updated Link for Filing
Township officials are reminded that the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s Tax Information Form (DCED-CLGS-2565) is due Thursday, January 15, 2026. Additionally, the Report of Elected & Appointed Officials (DCED-CLDS-19) is due by January 31. Please note, both reports can be accessed and filed online at DCED’s…
DCNR Announces $82 Million in Grant Awards for Recreation, Conservation Projects
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced a nearly $82 million investment in grant awards for more than 295 recreation and conservation projects across Pennsylvania, including more than 80 township projects. The funding, administered by the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), will help communities improve parks, playgrounds, and trails, conserve open…
PHMC Launches PA 250 Commemoration
As the United States prepares to mark its 250th anniversary this year, the Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) last week unveiled “Pennsylvania 250: The Keystone of American History,” a statewide, year-long initiative showcasing Pennsylvania’s central role in the nation’s founding, growth, and democratic evolution. The initiative brings together exhibitions,…
250th Anniversary Historic Preservation Grants Now Available
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) announced the availability of $2 million under the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program to help communities preserve historic places, strengthen revitalization efforts, and prepare for the nation’s 250th anniversary this year. PHMC will award grants…
Is Your Township on Board with America250PA?
Have you passed a resolution in support of the 250th Birthday of our nation? Now is the time! Become an official partner of America250PA by passing a resolution at your next township meeting. PSATS has a sample resolution available in the Resource Center (log into your psats.org…
Recognize National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day
Today is National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day, a call to action in support of law enforcement. PSATS thanks all law enforcement officers, municipal, regional, and the Pennsylvania State Police who are and have served Pennsylvania’s residents. Be sure to thank law enforcement today for their…
Employers Not Required to Report Overtime on 2025 Tax Year Documents
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided transition relief to employers for the 2025 tax year from overtime reporting requirements. As such, townships are not required to report overtime for the 2025 tax year on official tax statements such as W-2s. Townships may…
PSATS Scholarship Deadline Extended!
After yesterday’s extension of the awards application window, we had several inquiries about the scholarship application window. To provide consistency and avoid confusion, we have decided to also extend the window for applications for the PSATS Scholarships until January 31,…
Two Newspapers to Close Their Doors in 2026
It is only 8 days into 2026 and already two newspapers have announced that they will shut down operations, making public notice requirements even more difficult for affected townships and emphasizing the need for more flexible public notice options, including township…
