The third quarter Natural Gas Production Report from the Independent Fiscal Office shows natural gas production is up 5.1% over 2024. New wells spud is up by 53 new wells or 84.1% over the prior year. The average Pennsylvania spot…
Gov. Shapiro to Chair Chesapeake Bay Executive Council
Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro was elected chair of the Chesapeake Bay Executive Council and will lead the collaboration this year for restoring the Chesapeake Bay. The council met yesterday at its annual meeting to approve updates that will guide the…
BUILD Grant Funds Available for Infrastructure Projects
$1.5 billion is available under the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) grant program for surface transportation infrastructure projects with significant local or regional impact. Townships are eligible to apply and would be considered “rural”…
Interested in Hosting PSATS Events in 2026?
In an effort to manage costs and keep PSATS events affordable, we are looking to host as many educational events as possible at township or affiliate member facilities in 2026, but we need your help. If your township building, community…
PUC Accepting Public Comment on 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 published a Tentative Order in the Pennsylvania Bulletin proposing a…
Don’t Miss the December 2025 Digital Edition of the Township News!
FEATURE ARTICLES• Keep It Flowing: PENNVEST Provides Funding Stream for Municipal Water Projects• Wintertime Warriors: Township Crews Prepare for Unpredictable, Changing Winter Weather Patterns• PSATS’ Educational Conference and Exhibit Show: Education, Networking, and Policy• More Than Just Numbers: Elected Auditors…
2026 Bid Limits Published Early
The state Department of Labor & Industry published notice of the 2026 bid limits in the November 29, 2025, issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. On January 1, 2026, the minimum purchase amount that will require the advertisement for bids will increase from $23,800…
Have Questions About Your 2026 Organization Meeting? Join PSATS’ Webinar Tomorrow for Answers!
Do you have questions about your township’s organization meeting? Not sure what is required? Be sure to attend PSATS’ webinar tomorrow, December 2, 2025, at noon, Get Prepared for the 2026 Organization Meeting. PSATS will review best practices to help ensure that your township…
Supreme Court Reverses Commonwealth Court, Reinstates Sunshine Act “In-Meeting Agenda Change Rule”
Today, in Coleman v. Parkland School District, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court granted a major victory for local government efficiency when it ruled that Section 712.1 of the Sunshine Act unambiguously creates four freestanding exceptions to the general prohibition that an agency…
Last Call – 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…
