As schools are getting back into session, it’s a great time to highlight transportation safety. Over the past five years, 22,502 Pennsylvania drivers have been cited for school zone violations, according to the Administrative Office of Pennsylvania Courts. These violations include…
Are you looking for sample zoning ordinances on hot topics like data centers and solar facilities; trying to draft rules for your public meetings; or thinking about updating your employee handbook? Look no further! PSATS members have access to hundreds…
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the expansion of an expedited permitting initiative for land, air, and water-related projects. The Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development (SPEED) program is now accepting applications for Chapter 102 NPDES general…
Could your code enforcement officer, zoning officer, municipal administrator, or other township officials benefit from learning how to better enforce your municipal codes and ordinances? If so, join us Wednesday, August 27 at PSATS Education Center in Cumberland County for…
PennDOT recently sent an email to municipal officials throughout southcentral Pennsylvania reminding them that a single yellow line on a two-lane, two-way road violates federal and Pennsylvania laws and, consequently, is not an eligible expense for liquid fuels tax funds. …
DCED is accepting applications for the Main Street Matters program to support and create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is available in several grant categories of planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and safety and security. Townships are eligible to apply…
On December 15-16, PSATS will debut its Public Works Expo at Kalahari Resorts in Monroe County. This hands-on learning opportunity is tailored for public works directors, roadmasters, managers, municipal public works employees, and other public works professionals to explore innovative ways…
Newer zoning officials, those looking to become zoning officials, and municipal officials and employees who want to better understand how zoning impacts municipal operations should be sure to attend the PSATS Zoning Academy, scheduled for August 26-27 in State College, Centre…
Three townships in Blair County – Houston, Juniata, and North Woodbury – will receive high-speed internet for their community in a project funded through the federal Broadband Infrastructure Program. On Friday, Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) Executive Director Brandon Carson…
The Consumer Price Index increased in July by 0.2% after rising by 0.3% in June, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months ending July 31, the all-items index increased 2.7%. The index for shelter went up by 0.2%, and was the primary…
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