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In the July 2026 Pa. Township News
Awards Edition
America’s Birthday: Townships Honor the Past, Look to the Future
During Semiquincentennial Celebrations
For the past 250 years, townships have played a pivotal role in American history. Municipalities are commemorating the 250th anniversary of the U.S. through community celebrations, historical preservation projects, and educational events.
Learning from History: Divided Government Is Not New
as America Prepares for Its 250th Anniversary
The United States was on the precipice of a civil war as the leaders of the fledgling democracy worked through a Constitutional crisis. The year was 1800. How those wise men avoided a larger battle that could have doomed the representative republic serves as a compass for modern leaders navigating the perilous waters of political wrangling and divided government.
PSATS Excellence Awards
Read about the winners of PSATS’ various awards programs, as well as the 2026 graduates of the Pennsylvania Municipal Government Academy, the four recipients of the Association’s scholarships, and the honorees of the new Years of Service Awards.
Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence
Learn about the outgoing Executive Board member and PSATS member townships that received awards in this annual program administered by the Governor’s Center for Local Government Services.
Meet the Board
Read about PSATS’ newly elected assistant secretary-treasurer, Jim Souto, a supervisor from Wyalusing Township in Bradford County.
In a Cloud of Dust: Townships Continue the Search
for Effective, Affordable, Dust Suppression
Many townships have miles of dirt and gravel roads, and each spring and summer, the complaints kick up just like the dust trails that follow vehicles. Options for dust suppression can be costly and less effective for townships that once used products that have since been banned by DEP. Climate and vehicle speeds can exacerbate dust conditions, adding another layer of complexity to the problem.
What Is Where? As the Commonwealth Experiences Housing Growth,
Municipalities Manage Addressing
Assigning addresses to new construction is not as simple as coming up with street names and numbers. It is a coordinated effort that begins with developers and involves the municipality, county, and other partners. Municipalities are the tip of the spear in a process that can save lives.
And More …
The July edition also includes the profile of a 2026 PMGA graduate, a list of upcoming educational opportunities, and all the regular columns you count on each month.
