Semiquincentennial Grants are available for programming, projects, and events to celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Townships are eligible to apply through May 15, 2025 for $1 million in Semiquin Grants toward expenses for programming, projects or…
Yesterday, the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Portal, also known as SLFRF, opened for the 2025 reports. However, it appears that the report is in the process of being updated and is not yet fully functional. In addition, it appears…
No, it’s not an April Fool’s Joke! Help us hold off costly state mandated OSHA rules for townships and first responders. Advocacy efforts from members like you have helped stall HB 308 in the House, but we haven’t stopped it yet. Under this…
PennDOT will be accepting applications for the 2025 Automated Red Light Enforcement (ARLE) Funding Program from June 1 through 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…
This event is a must-attend for township and municipal officials in Pennsylvania, offering top-notch educational sessions and the largest municipal exhibit show in the state. Register today or find out more at conference.psats.org.
PSATS continues to hear of increased numbers of Right-to-Know Law requests. As a reminder, there are tools available under current law that can help address certain types of requests. First, townships can have a policy to only accept requests on…
The April 2025 digital edition of the Township News is available now! In this issue’s cover story, read about how townships are embracing digital tools and new technology to keep residents informed and reach them where they are. Additional articles in the edition:…
Township officials should share with their residents that the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has issued a consumer alert warning about a scam involving telephone calls that falsely claim to be from the PUC and spoofing the Commission’s phone number…
While most people were still asleep just before 4 a.m. Wednesday, March 28, 1979 — 46 years ago today — a malfunctioning valve set off what would become the most serious accident in U.S. commercial nuclear power plant history. The incident…
Townships have many reports due each year, and several of these reports are due in the coming weeks. Several of these reports are required to receive revenue from these programs:
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