Officials from the state Departments of Transportation (PennDOT), Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR), Environmental Protection (DEP), and General Services (DGS) highlighted a pilot project to pave part of a Ridley Creek State Park roadway with an asphalt and recycled plastic…
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is offering Boating Facility Grants to help communities capitalize on the surge in new boating activity. Townships and other municipalities may apply for these grants, as well as certain nonprofits, by December 30, 2021. The…
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released the national jobs report for August, which shows that 2.9% of the labor force quite their jobs in August., the highest rate in 20 years. This was highest in accommodations and food services, which saw 203,000 people…
According to the PA Department of Revenue, The Commonwealth collected $4 Billion in tax revenues for September 2021. Revenue collections were 14%, or 496 million over projections. This brings the fiscal year to date budget surplus for the 3-month period…
PSATS is cooperating with the Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society and Penn State’s Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management to conduct a brief online survey of local elected and appointed officials about local park and recreation services in Pennsylvania….
The Pennsylvania Automated Vehicle Virtual Summit will be held from October 26-28 from 1pm to 4pm each day. The summit aims to foster a wider public understanding and dialogue around the benefits and issues related to AV technologies. Sessions will…
The PSATS Trustees are now offering a new Life Insurance Plan design starting with 11/1/2021 effective dates. The new plan offers a $25,000 term life policy with AD&D coverage and replaces the current $12,000, $20,000 & $30,000 plans. This is…
There is still time to register your voting delegate for Friday’s PSATS Business meeting. Townships and County Associations are entitled to vote. There are 2 years’ worth of resolutions to address as well as other important business including bylaws updates and election of Executive Board members. Go to voting2021.psats.org.
The federal government has approved a request for public assistance to municipal, county, and state governments from damage caused by Tropical Depression Ida. The approval releases public assistance for Bucks, Chester, and Montgomery counties. Damage assessments and reviews are ongoing,…
The Governor’s Office of the Budget is extending the window for new applications for the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program. This window will open on Monday, October 18, and close on Monday, November 1. This opportunity is only for new projects. If you submitted an…
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