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 Independent Fiscal Offices fourth quarter 2025 Natural Gas Production Report was released, which shows a growth of 3.4% in new production volume for the quarter compared to 2024 and a full-year production growth of 5.1% in volume over the prior year. More importantly, the growth in new…
This week, Gov. Josh Shapiro announced the third round of grant awardees for the Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites (PA SITES) program to build shovel-ready industrial sites across the Commonwealth. $31 million was awarded for seven projects to developers or economic development organizations. Five…
Do you have a new idea for addressing a common problem? A unique reuse or repurpose for older equipment? Want to show off a unique process that saves time or money? PA Local Technical Advisory Program (LTAP) is looking for innovations that municipal employees or road crews designed,…
This winter, avian influenza viruses have continued to circulate in wild birds across Pennsylvania, and more birds will be migrating to and through the state in the coming weeks. The Pennsylvania Game Commission continues to respond to the outbreak, and is asking…
The state Department of Transportation is seeking input from Pennsylvanians on traffic safety and driving behaviors through an anonymous online survey that takes about five minutes to complete and will be available through February 28. The survey will help inform PennDOT on actions that…
DEP is accepting applications for the 2026 Alternative Fuels Incentive Grants (AFIG) program. Townships are eligible to apply, and are considered priority applicants, for funding to transition to cleaner fuel transportation (including electric, compressed or liquefied natural gas, propane, hydrogen, biodiesel, and other advanced…
If your auditors are confused about their roles or could use some guidance on their responsibilities and role in the annual audit, PSATS has an On-Demand virtual class available, the ABCs for Elected Auditors. Help them avoid the rumors and misunderstandings…
The state Department of Education (PDE) is looking for organizations who want to provide nutritious meals to children in low-income areas, particularly rural areas, during the summer months through the Summer Food Service Program. New sponsors must apply by May 1, 2026. Last summer, nearly…
Special prizes and recognition await your township by acting before March 31! Has your township passed a resolution in support of the 250th birthday of our nation that takes place in a few months? Now is the time! Become an official partner of America250PA by passing a…
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (PHMC) is accepting applications until March 2 Morgantown funds of $2 million under the Keystone Historic Preservation Grant Program to help communities preserve historic places, strengthen revitalization efforts, and prepare for the nation’s 250th anniversary this year. PHMC will award grants…
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