Township officials who are trying to fill out PennDOT’s FHWA 536 Form can access a PSATS On-Demand webinar to learn how to properly complete the newly required form, which is due June 15. The webinar is free with your PSATS…
Link to Updated PennDOT FHWA 536 Report Due 6/15
The state Department of Transportation is now requiring all municipalities and counties to complete form FHWA 536 by June 15. Previously collected in October, the updated report collects information on all road and bridge related expenses made during the course…
Historical & Archival Records Care Grants
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is accepting applications for Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grants to local governments with the preservation of historically valuable original documents. Townships are eligible to apply through August 1, 2025 for projects up to $5,000,…
Time to Register for the Central or West Secretary/Manager Summit
Secretary/Manager Summit: Connect, Learn, and Share Join us for a two-day summit designed exclusively for municipal secretaries and managers! This event offers a unique opportunity to: The summit features both general sessions and specialized breakout discussions on valuable topics. Do…
Looking for $$? Check for Unclaimed Property!
Each year, the PA Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Common types of unclaimed property are savings or checking accounts, stocks, dividends, checks that have not been cashed, such as payroll, certificates of deposit, unclaimed insurance benefits,…
Member Townships Receive Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants
Congratulations to four PSATS member townships that received National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants from America250PA in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, EQT, and PennDOT. The townships were among 10 winners that received grants totaling more than $30,000 to support projects…
PUC Urges Pennsylvanians to Exercise Safety Around Downed Electrical Wires
As Pennsylvania observes National Electrical Safety Month, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is issuing an urgent call for public vigilance around downed power lines and storm-related electrical hazards, following a series of tragic fatalities in recent weeks. Severe storms that swept across Pennsylvania in…
Get Customizable Salary Insights Now with the PSATS Salary Survey
Did you know you can access Salary Survey results earlier than ever? Thanks to township input, we have streamlined data entry in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool and participating townships can access results now. If you participated last year,…
Fire Prevention Grants and Firefighter Recruitment Funding Now Available
FEMA is now accepting applications for two FY2024 grant programs aimed at improving firefighter recruitment and safety through July 3, 2025. Townships are encouraged to share the following information with their local fire chiefs: For more information, call 866-274-0960 or email firegrants@fema.dhs.gov.
PUC Alerts Consumers of June 1 Electric Price Increases
The Pa. Public Utility Commission released a notice that most electric utilities will increase electric generation prices charged to non-shopping customers effective June 1. Customers may choose to reduce electric bills by shopping for lower rates and implementing energy conservation measures during…
