As the year winds down, it’s time to honor the dedicated service of your township supervisors. If you have one or more supervisors departing, we invite you to submit a Service Recognition Request Form for each individual. There is no minimum service requirement to qualify for a certificate; every contribution…
The board of supervisors’ organization meeting for 2027 will be Monday, January 4, 2027. The supervisors’ organization meeting must be held on the first Monday in January unless the first Monday is a legal holiday. The board of auditors will meet…
The Susquehanna River Basin Commission (SRBC) announced $4 million to $6 million in funding for the 2027 Consumptive Use Mitigation Grant Program toward projects that improve water availability during dry weather and drought within the Susquehanna basin. The SRBC is…
LTAP is celebrating innovative ideas shared by municipalities with the People’s Choice Award. Vote today on your favorite 2026 Build a Better Mousetrap entry. Vote Here Votes due November 20, 2026. Want to win next year’s award or learn more about…
Across the Commonwealth, townships conducted referenda during the 2026 election on issues from changing board size, to dedicated taxes. In Pennsylvania, only questions authorized in state law may be placed before the voters. Here are several that PSATS was made…
Has your township improved its services or implemented a creative idea? If you’ve used innovation to benefit your residents, from improving fiscal accountability to health and wellness initiatives to innovative land use practices, get statewide recognition for your efforts and…
Across the Commonwealth, townships had referenda on the ballot during the 2026 election on issues from voluntary mergers to changing board size to dedicated taxes. In Pennsylvania, only questions authorized in state law may be placed before the voters. Taxes:…
By now, you should have received in the mail the state Department of Community and Economic Development’s “Annual Notice to File” mailing which was sent last week. The notice reminds townships that the following reports will be due: If you…
Updates dotGrants, Publication 9 The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) sent out 2027 municipal estimates for Liquid Fuels and Turnback allocations in late September. Estimates are based on Liquid Fuels taxes collected by the commonwealth for the first three quarters…
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) recently received information regarding the 2026 Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) Grant Application Period. The Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) program has $400 million allocated for this funding cycle and townships. This funding…
The National Association of Towns and Townships filed comments opposing the U.S. Census Bureau’s proposed “usual residence” test on behalf of its members, which include PSATS and its member townships. PSATS Executive Director David Sanko currently serves as NATaT President. …
When elected or appointed, township officials automatically become PSATS members through their township's membership. If you're an elected or appointed township official in Pennsylvania and are unsure about your entity’s membership status with PSATS, your board secretary or manager can provide the necessary details.
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