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…
Applications for PennDOT’s Multimodal Grants are due October 30. This funding provides funding for priority investments in any transportation mode through PennDOT’s Multimodal Transportation Fund Statewide Competitive Funding Program. The MTF program provides grants to ensure a safe and reliable…
The Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency is accepting proposals for financial support for new construction or rehabilitation of mixed-use development projects until October 30. Mixed-use projects combine residential and retail/commercial space in the same building and often catalyze neighborhood revitalization. Examples…
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced the investment of $190 million for 24 drinking water, wastewater, and non-point source projects across 19 counties. Townships or their authorities received several of these awards. Click here for the press release. The projects awarded…
Just in time for tomorrow’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day, the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) released a simple step-by-step guide to help Pennsylvanians safely dispose of unused or unwanted medications. Sites will be available tomorrow, October…
The Office of Open Records recently conducted a survey of 1,265 Agency Open Records Officers (AOROS) across the commonwealth. The 2026 report indicates that the use and misuse of AI, combined with widespread use of the Right-to-Know Law by commercial…
Tomorrow, October 22 at 3 p.m., PSATS will be hosting the webinar Understanding Governor Shapiro’s Data Center Executive Order, during which Deputy Chief of Staff Sam Robinson will discuss the requirements of Executive Order 2026-05 and its ramifications for municipalities…
PennDOT is now accepting pre-scoping forms for the Green Light-Go: Municipal Signal Partnership Program to replace, synchronize, time, operate, and maintain traffic signals. Prior to applying for funding, townships must complete and submit a Pre-Application Scoping Form to the Bureau…
Keystone Historic Preservation Grants support projects that identify, preserve, promote, and protect historic properties for the benefit of the public. The PA State Historic Preservation Office is offering two free informative webinars for anyone interested in learning more about the…
The Shapiro Administration launched new tools through the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) designed to make it easier for Pennsylvanians to figure out what permits may be needed for a project and to find funding to support environmental improvements. …
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Don’t Make It Easy for Them.” Cybercriminals look for ways to steal personal information, get into accounts, and take your money. Here are a few simple habits from the Federal…
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