Township officials and their residents are urged to participate in a state Department of Transportation online survey about the department’s winter maintenance services. The 17-question survey asks about timeline expectations for safe and passable roads, ranking of snow-removal priorities, and […]

The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency’s School Safety and Security Committee has approved a new training program grant that will provide all Pennsylvania school employees with three hours of annual safety and security training at no charge to their […]

Township officials are reminded that there are several state filing deadlines this week. See below for the forms, why it is important to file, how to file, and where to go if you need assistance. 

According to the state Department of Transportation’s records, more than 1,300 townships of the second class have received more than $230 million in 2023 liquid fuels distributions since March 1, the earliest that a municipality can receive its distribution. That […]

If you have questions about PSATS’ 100th Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show, we’ve got the answers! Whether you’re a “new-bee” or repeat attendee, there’s always something new to learn. Plus, there’s always something new happening at the conference! To […]

All townships that received American Rescue Plan Act funds must complete a Project and Expenditure report with U.S. Treasury by April 30, which covers funds that were spent or allocated from 4/1/22 to 3/31/23. The report will be available on […]

PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko recently recorded an episode of Behind the Headlines talk show. On the show, produced by the Susquehanna Valley Center, Sanko discussed Gov. Josh Shapiro’s new state budget and its impact on townships, unfunded mandates, […]

The State Transportation Commission (STC) and the state Department of Transportation are conducting a survey to gather feedback on Pennsylvania’s transportation system as part of the 12-Year Transportation Program update. If you have not yet done so and want to tell […]

PSATS’ four population group standing committees would like your input and feedback. This week there will be four virtual town hall meetings. One of the topics that we hope to discuss on the calls is moving electronic advertising legislation this […]

The Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) recently released its preliminary employment situation report for February 2023. The Commonwealth’s unemployment rate rose one-tenth of a percentage point (0.1%) over the month to 4.4% in February. The U.S. unemployment rate […]