The events in New Orleans and Las Vegas on New Year’s Day are a timely reminder about the importance of citizen and community vigilance. . U//FOUO) The See Something, Send Something smartphone application provides an avenue for individuals to report suspicious…
Townships are encouraged to spread the word that the Pennsylvania EMS Provider Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2025 scholarship program. Scholarships go to individuals furthering their training and becoming a paramedic or AEMT. Applicants must be working with a…
Please plan to attend and show a big PSATS presence. This day provides opportunities for our public officials to network with farmers, agricultural support organizations, industry members and other officials from local, state, and federal government. The highlight of the…
USDOT has announced the FY2025 funding round of the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity (RAISE) grant program. This program is funded through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law for transportation infrastructure projects that improve safety, environmental sustainability, mobility, and community connectivity. Townships…
The Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission is now accepting applications for two types of historic preservation grants: Townships that own or support a publicly accessible historic property are eligible to apply for both grant types through March 3, 2025, and a 50%…
The January 2025 digital edition of the Township News is available now! In this issue’s cover story, learn how local vendors, cooperative purchasing, and e-procurement are changing the landscape of municipal purchasing. Additional articles in the edition:• preview the 2025 Annual Educational Conference…
The U.S. Department of Transportation is now accepting applications under the Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient and Cost-Saving Transportation (PROTECT) Discretionary Grant Program to plan for and strengthen surface transportation to be more resilient to natural hazards, including climate…
2025-26 NaTAT Officers From left to rightJerry Crabtree (IL), Secretary TreasurerHeidi Fought (OH), PresidentNeil Sheridan (MI), Past President David Sanko (PA) Vice President The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) is proud to announce that its Executive Director, David Sanko,…
Gov. Josh Shapiro has tasked DCED to develop a comprehensive Housing Action Plan through Executive Order 2024- 03. This new plan will propose strategic planning initiatives and policies to tackle the commonwealth’s housing shortage. DCED is now asking for feedback from…
The Independent Fiscal Office is warning that Pennsylvania’s general fund deficit is expected to grow to $3.4 billion for the 2025-2026 fiscal year and the commonwealth’s rainy day fund balance will be largely depleted by 2026-2027. The IFO notes that…
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