The deadline to submit proposals for conference workshops at PSATS’ 2025 Educational Conference & Exhibit Show, which will be held May 4-7, 2025, at the Hershey Lodge in Hershey (workshops are May 5-6), is rapidly approaching. Interested parties must submit proposals to…
On July 17, Governor Shapiro signed into law Act 78 of 2024, which allows townships and contractors working on townships’ behalf to use flashing or revolving green lights in addition to flashing or revolving yellow (amber) lights on maintenance vehicles. PennDOT…
The state Department of Transportation will not collect FHWA Form 536 in 2024, which means township officials can cross one item off their to-do lists! The form will return in 2025 but the due date will shift to June 15…
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation announced $23.8 million in grant awards to support water quality improvement, habitat restoration, and community stewardship efforts in the Chesapeake Bay watershed. Many of the 56 grants will benefit affected townships and are a…
Does your flagger card expire in 2024? Are you planning to work on a road and need training? Learn how to safely manage traffic at your road construction projects with the PSATS Flagger Training Certification Course. Pennsylvania requires that anyone…
As the state’s primary law enforcement agency, funded primarily through taxes, the Pennsylvania State Police is dedicated to keeping residents and communities safe – all Pennsylvanians and their communities. The State Police offers essential municipal patrol coverage to municipalities across…
Improve Your Proficiency! Join us at the Secretary/Manager Summit for a dynamic two-day event that will help expand your knowledge. Connect with colleagues, gain vital information, and enhance your skills across a range of critical topics: • Financial Security & Accountability…
What makes you proud to call your township home? PSATS is seeking photos for its 2025 calendar of the places, programs, and people that make your township a great place to live, work, and raise a family. From extraordinary local…
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency is encouraging residents to prepare for emergencies and provided the following tips that township officials can share with their residents: Preparing for emergencies doesn’t have to be overwhelming. Here are 12 simple steps you can…
Patterned after the State Police Camp Cadet program, the state Department of Health (DOH) conducted several pilot programs that gave high school students with an interest in the EMS profession an opportunity for interactive learning and real-world practice. DOH’s Bureau of Emergency…
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