PSATS is calling on Gov. Josh Shapiro to veto Senate Bill 349, legislation that would establish a statewide solar decommissioning framework while invalidating local solar decommissioning ordinances adopted by municipalities across Pennsylvania. For years, township officials have worked proactively to…
Thank you to the township officials and staff, presenters, and exhibitors who made PSATS’ 2026 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show a success! Look for a detailed report in the June 2026 issue of the Pennsylvania Township News! Check out the 2026 PSATS…
Yesterday, the state Department of Community and Economic Development announced more than $900,000 in grant awards for the Municipal Assistance Program. Winning projects include an update to the multimunicipal comprehensive plan for Parks, Gilpin, and Bethel townships and Leechburg Borough…
The 2025 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) Grant is now open through November 30, 2025. The UGWF grant provides funding for volunteer and career fire, emergency medical services, and rescue companies in counties where unconventional gas well drilling has been…
Based on member input, we streamlined data entry in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool and participating townships can now access immediate results. If you participated last year, your previous answers have auto-populated, so you only need to review, make updates, certify your changes, and…
In a recent op-ed and letter to members of the state House and Senate, PSATS Executive Director David Sanko highlighted the glaring omission of local roads and bridges in the current transportation bill, which just passed the House. “The numbers…
Did you know you can access Salary Survey results earlier and faster than ever? Thanks to township input, we streamlined data entry in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool and participating townships can access immediate results now. If you participated last year, your…
PLGIT Series Session 1: Navigating the Economic Trends Join the PA Township Association (PSATS) for an engaging and informative webinar designed specifically for public investors, including townships and other local government officials. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Local Government Investment Trust (PLGIT),…
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