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…
After yesterday’s extension of the awards application window, we had several inquiries about the scholarship application window. To provide consistency and avoid confusion, we have decided to also extend the window for applications for the PSATS Scholarships until January 31,…
It is only 8 days into 2026 and already two newspapers have announced that they will shut down operations, making public notice requirements even more difficult for affected townships and emphasizing the need for more flexible public notice options, including township…
The Pennsylvania Strategic Investments To Enhance Sites (PA SITES) Program was established to help municipalities and authorities prepare “shovel ready” sites to attract and retain businesses. Program funds are split into two categories: The 2026 round of PA SITES Program Grants is now open and townships can apply throughout the…
The countdown is on! Registration for the PSATS 2026 Educational Conference and Exhibit Show in Hershey opens next week on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. Don’t miss your chance to learn from industry experts, network with local government…
In response to multiple requests, and to give newly constituted boards time to participate, PSATS has extended the Local Government Excellence Awards deadline to January 31. If your township participated with a Youth Project, has a standout leader, project, program, or achievement, now’s the time to submit. …
As predicted at the PSATS public Works forum in December, last week the state Department of Transportation announced the recipients of nearly $30 million in grant awards from the Green Light-Go Grant Program. This program aims to improve traffic safety and mobility by reducing congestion…
The week of Christmas was a busy one as grant awards for the Act 13, the 2024 Local Share Grants, and Multimodal Grant Awards were announced. Click on the articles below for the original articles from the Morning News:
The 2026 PSATS Calendar has been mailed to member townships. If your township has not yet received your copy, keep an eye on your mail over the next few days. A PDF version is also available at psats.org under the Quick Links box or for ease of reference, simply click here to view the 2026 PSATS Calendar.
PSATS publishes an Organization Meeting Checklist to help you prepare for today’s annual organization meeting of the board of supervisors. This checklist can help you make sure that all required and recommended items are completed. Keep in mind that newly elected or reelected supervisors must take an oath of office prior to the…
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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