Townships can encourage teens to become environmental stewards through a statewide program. Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, with funding from the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), is seeking civic and environmental leaders in 10th through 12th grade to keep Pennsylvania clean and…
The Pennsylvania Commission for the United States Semiquincentennial (America250PA), in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, EQT Corporation, and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announced the 10 recipients of its 2025 National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants. Grants totaling over $30,000 were…
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the recipients of $64 million for 11 projects in the first round of the PA Sites (Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites) program to build shovel-ready industrial sites across the commonwealth. Some grants will develop new…
Thank you to the township officials and staff, presenters, and exhibitors who made PSATS’ 2025 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show a success! Look for a detailed report in the June 2025 issue of the Pennsylvania Township News! Check out Facebook for photos…
Get ready to attend the PSATS 2025 Educational Conference and Exhibit Show in Hershey, which begins Sunday, May 4, and runs through May 7! Here are a few tips to help you make the most of the conference: First-timers: Are you a first-time…
Elected and appointed township officials are required to file the Annual Statement of Financial Interest (SFI) with the township secretary. Note that online filing is not available for municipal officials and employees. Appointed officials on advisory only boards that cannot…
Are you interested in learning more about grid-scale solar projects that might be coming to your township? PSATS is offering a series of free, half-day educational sessions across the state for municipal officials and staff. Tom Murphy, the former…
PSATS is here to help you understand your responsibilities for reporting the American Rescue Plan Act funds, also known as SLFRF funds. Click here to learn where and how to complete the report, and how to troubleshoot if you are having issues…
The Shapiro Administration and their legislative allies are at it again with a big, budget-time proposal designed to build new electric generation facilities faster in Pennsylvania! Let’s be clear….Pennsylvania Should be a national leader in the energy field, but the…
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission is recognizing April as National Safe Digging Month and urging all Pennsylvanians to follow proper safety protocols before digging or excavation work, including contacting 811 before you dig. “Spring is a busy season for all kinds of…
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