Ever wonder why PSATS training or meetings are not closer to your township? Help us out in identifying township facilities (and other local venues) that can host meetings, classes or events in your area! Have a meeting room that is…
Tough Choices Ahead for Townships That Try to Live Within Their Budgets
Today the Federal government announced that the inflation rate has hit 8.3%, staying near the 40-year record. This, coupled with the highest gas prices in American history spells trouble for townships embarking on summer road maintenance efforts as well as…
DEP Releases Updated Fact Sheets
The state Department of Environmental Protection recently released updated fact sheets about covered device recycling and the economic benefits of recycling. The fact sheets are available at the links below and through DEP’s eLibrary. The Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA) …
Reminder: Federal Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant Applications Due May 23
The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its FY 2022 Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) – Rural Surface Transportation Grant until May 23. Local governments are eligible applicants. $300 million is available for awards through the program. The Rural…
PA Safety Days Return to In-Person!
PA Safety Days are sponsored by Pennsylvania 811 and return to in-person events in 2022! Events will be held in Allentown, Altoona, Drexel Hill, Erie, Pittsburgh, Wilkes-Barre, and York. The first events will be held in Allentown on May 17…
Video Now Available of PSATS Gubernatorial Forum
On the final day of the PSATS 2022 Annual Conference in Hershey, delegates heard from gubernatorial candidates who chose to attend and address local government issues specifically. All 10 candidates were invited to the forum and township attendees had the…
Cyberattack Delays Print Edition of Township News … Digital Version Available Now!
Township News Looks at Community Celebrations A ransomware attack on the company that prints the Township News has once again delayed production and delivery of the print edition. Subscribers don’t have to wait to read the May issue, however, because…
All-Time Record- Monthly Revenue Collection for PA – $6.5 Billion!
The Independent Fiscal Office and state Department of Revenue have released April 2022 revenue reports and the state collected $6.5 billion, a one-month record. State General Fund collections year-to-date exceed estimates by more than $4.5 billion or 12.4%. The overage was…
Reminder: DCED Accepting Applications for Act 13 Grants
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) is accepting applications for Act 13 program grants until May 31, 2022. There are several specific grant programs funded from impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: …
PennDOT Connects Data Considerations for Active Transportation Drop-In
Before you dive into developing your active transportation plan, it is important to consider what data you are missing and what you will need to collect to incorporate into the plan and even help with prioritization. Having key data can…
