Under the guise of streamlining development and boosting energy production, state lawmakers and the Shapiro Administration are advancing legislation that would strip municipalities of their authority over land use — silencing local voices and undermining transparency. The current preemption bill…
Last Chance to Register for June 17-18 Secretary/Manager Summit in Boalsburg. Join us for our two-day Secretary/Manager Summit! It’s a great chance to network with colleagues from across the state, share best practices, and discover how experienced professionals have overcome…
PennDOT is accepting applications for the 2025 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program until June 30, 2025. Townships are eligible to apply for funding toward safety and mobility projects, including roadway safety, mobility, and capacity upgrades; bicycle and pedestrian improvements; Local Technical…
Yesterday, Amazon and Gov. Josh Shapiro announced that a $20 billion investment will be made to establish multiple high-tech cloud computing and artificial intelligence (AI) innovation campuses across the commonwealth. Salem Township, Luzerne County and Falls Township, Bucks County have…
The Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA) is accepting grant applications for its Multimodal Transportation Fund. Townships are eligible to apply until July 31, 2025 through DCED’s online single application for assistance. Transportation projects for projects from $100,000 to $3 million are eligible….
Want to increase the tree canopy in your township? Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful (KPB) is offering Healing the Planet Grants, funded by The GIANT Company, which aim to invest in tree plantings across the company’s operating areas in Pennsylvania. A total…
2025 PA Safety Days provide a forum to learn about safe digging and underground utility protection, sponsored by Pennsylvania 811. Presentations and demonstrations on safe digging procedures and practices will provide valuable tools to help your public works crews and…
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for a new round of Growing Greener Plus Grants. The match requirements have been reduced this year to 5% and are not required in Environmental Justice Areas. Townships are eligible to…
Beginning this Thursday, drivers will be prohibited from using handheld devices while operating a vehicle in Pennsylvania. Act 18 of 2024 will prohibit holding a cell phone while driving, with limited exceptions. The law clearly states that drivers cannot use email, play…
Township officials who are trying to fill out PennDOT’s FHWA 536 Form can access a PSATS On-Demand webinar to learn how to properly complete the newly required form, which is due June 15. The webinar is free with your PSATS…
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