Townships that fail to plan for data centers could face legal and regulatory headaches down the road. Learn why now is the time to update your ordinances — before developers define the rules for you. Register for the Data Center training on…
PUC Advances Plan to Charge Electric Tariffs on Data Centers, Large Load Customers
In an attempt to protect existing customers from higher costs due to the expansion of the electric grid to serve new large load electric customers, including hyperscale data centers, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission voted last week to issue a Tentative…
New Faces and Farewells
Now that municipal elections are over, it is time to thank those who have served as well as welcome the new faces. Local government has always been about serving our communities and making them safe and affordable places to live, work, and…
Reminder: Local Share Account Program Accepting Grant Applications until 11/30
The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of governments are eligible to apply through November 30, 2025, toward project costs between $25,000 to $1 million. No match is required for this program! Township…
Have Questions About Using Microsoft Excel?
This afternoon from 12-1:30, join representatives from Boyer & Ritter for a virtual class on Microsoft Excel, Tips, Tricks, and Use Cases, where you will learn how to use Microsoft Excel as a resource to analyze your township’s finances. Several tips…
29 Days and Counting
The late state budget might be dragging closer to the finish line, but there are still significant disagreements over how much to overspend versus adding additional taxes. And if you are thinking about escaping the commonwealth to visit somewhere else, air travel becomes more…
DCED Annual Filing Notice Mailed
The state Department of Community and Economic Development mailed its Annual Notice to File to all municipalities last week. The notice reminds townships that the following reports will be due: If you have not received this mailing, you may download a copy…
Join PSATS Today for a Virtual Class on Year-End Reports using QuickBooks
In this virtual class, which runs from 1-3:30 today, you will learn how to print W-2s, 1099s, and file all year-end taxes and reports with the IRS and state agencies. To register, click on Year-End Reports with QuickBooks. Note that this is…
Recognize Your Departing Township Leaders
As the year winds down, it’s time to honor the dedicated service of your township supervisors. If you have one or more supervisors departing, we invite you to submit a Service Recognition Request Form for each individual. There is no minimum service requirement to qualify for a certificate; every contribution…
Below Projected Revenue Report Released for October
The state Department of Revenue reported collections of $3.5 billion in General Fund revenue in October, 1.3% below Independent Fiscal Office projections, with fiscal year-to-date General Fund collections totaling $13.5 billion for the first four months, .4% below IFO projections. While the official revenue estimates have not…
