Time is running out if you are interested in making an educational presentation at PSATS’ 2025 Annual Conference! PSATS will be accepting proposals for conference workshops at conference@psats.org until September 13, 2024.
IFO Releases Brief on Homeowner Property Taxes by County
The Independent Fiscal Office released a brief titled 2022 Property Tax Burden by County. The brief examines data from the IRS and property tax data from the state Departments of Education and Community and Economic Development to estimate the 2022…
PFAS Monitoring Reminder for Public Water Systems
Earlier this month, a reminder was sent to all Community Water Systems and Non-Transient Non-Community Water Systems with valid email addresses on file from the PA DEP Bureau of Safe Drinking Water. As a reminder, townships which own water systems…
Shapiro Asks Biden for Help
Governor Shapiro asks President Biden for federal disaster aid for affected counties in Pennsylvania. Individual Assistance (IA) for residents in Lycoming, Union, Potter and Tioga Counties affected by Hurricane Debby has been requested and additional counties will be added as…
The Countdown Clock is Ticking! (to Participate in the 2024 PSATS Salary Survey)
Township budget season is here, and with new federal overtime requirements impacting some employees, townships should participate in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus now to find out how other townships most like theirs are compensating employees. We need you to…
Would You Like to Reduce Energy Costs for Township Facilities?
The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has $1.8 million available for a new grant and financing opportunity, the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program, that is designed to help local governments become more energy efficient and reduce energy…
How’s Public Engagement at Your Township?
In an upcoming article in the Pennsylvania Township News magazine, PSATS would like to focus on the innovative ways townships are engaging the public in local government. This article will explore various strategies and programs that not only foster community…
Townships Receive Grants to Reduce Underage, Dangerous Drinking
The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced the award of more than $3.3 million in Alcohol Education Grant awards to schools, community organizations, municipalities, law enforcement organizations, and more. 86 organizations from 41 counties received grant awards, including 13 townships. Some…
DCNR Awards ATV, Snowmobile Trail Grants
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced grant awards of $2.1 million for all-terrain vehicle and snowmobile facilities and trails in Pennsylvania. Most of these awards will go to projects located in townships, including an ATV storage facility…
7 More Counties Added to Disaster Declaration
Yesterday, Gov. Josh Shapiro amended the August 9, 2024 proclamation of disaster emergency to add seven additional counties, including Cambria, Cameron, Centre, Clearfield, Elk, Indiana, and York as ongoing assessments show significant damages due to catastrophic flooding from the remnants of Tropical…
