Independence Day is just around the corner and with this year’s celebration, we will be just two years away from the 250th birthday of the United States, which will take place in 2026! America250PA was formed to celebrate this anniversary…
Grants Available for Dam Removals, Culvert Replacements
The U.S. Department of the Interior, Fish and Wildlife Service is now accepting applications for funding and technical assistance under the National Fish Passage Program to remove instream barriers and restore aquatic organism passage and aquatic connectivity for the benefit of federal…
Celebrate Your Township’s Youth!
Is your township working with a youth group this summer to complete projects? If so, recognize them with a PSATS Youth Award! PSATS’ 2025 Youth Awards recognizes youth groups that make valuable and lasting contributions to townships of the second…
New Federal Overtime Rule Effective Today
Beginning today, federal regulations require overtime to be paid to all workers earning less than $844 per week or $43,888 annually if these employees work more than 40 hours per week, regardless of job duties. Previously, this threshold was $684 per week or…
Reminder: Comments on Road and Bridge Projects Due Wednesday
Township officials are encouraged to look at planned state and local road and bridge projects to determine if any will impact your township. Comments and concerns on these projects are due Wednesday, July 3. The draft 2025 Statewide Transportation Improvement…
Avoid Ticks and Lyme Disease This Summer
Summer months are the highest months for Lyme Disease and other tickborne illness outbreaks across the country. Pennsylvania ranks number one in the country for Lyme disease cases, peaking with over 25,000 cases in July of 2023 alone! Township officials…
Impact Fee Outlook, Comparison Study Released
The Independent Fiscal Office released an Impact Fee Revenue Update and Outlook for the natural gas impact fee in Pennsylvania. The report provides further analysis of why the 2023 impact fees, which were announced last week, were down by $100 million…
Don’t Miss the July 2024 Digital Township News!
The July 2024 digital edition of the Township News is available now! In this month’s edition, learn how sign regulations help townships preserve local character and protect the public welfare in the cover story. Additional features explore how townships can preserve historical sites…
Broadband Technical Assistance Grants Now Available
USDA, Rural Development is now accepting applications for the Broadband Technical Assistance (BTA) program to promote broadband expansion in rural areas. Townships with a population less than 20,000 can apply through August 20, 2024 via grants.gov for technical assistance under…
Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant Program Accepting Applications
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for the Safe Streets & Roads for All (SS4A) grant program to support planning and demonstration projects to prevent death or serious injury on roads involving all roadway users, including pedestrians; bicyclists;…
