2025 PA Safety Days provide a forum to learn about safe digging and underground utility protection, sponsored by Pennsylvania 811. Presentations and demonstrations on safe digging procedures and practices will provide valuable tools to help your public works crews and…
The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications for a new round of Growing Greener Plus Grants. The match requirements have been reduced this year to 5% and are not required in Environmental Justice Areas. Townships are eligible to…
Beginning this Thursday, drivers will be prohibited from using handheld devices while operating a vehicle in Pennsylvania. Act 18 of 2024 will prohibit holding a cell phone while driving, with limited exceptions. The law clearly states that drivers cannot use email, play…
Township officials who are trying to fill out PennDOT’s FHWA 536 Form can access a PSATS On-Demand webinar to learn how to properly complete the newly required form, which is due June 15. The webinar is free with your PSATS…
The state Department of Transportation is now requiring all municipalities and counties to complete form FHWA 536 by June 15. Previously collected in October, the updated report collects information on all road and bridge related expenses made during the course…
The Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission is accepting applications for Historical & Archival Records Care (HARC) grants to local governments with the preservation of historically valuable original documents. Townships are eligible to apply through August 1, 2025 for projects up to $5,000,…
Secretary/Manager Summit: Connect, Learn, and Share Join us for a two-day summit designed exclusively for municipal secretaries and managers! This event offers a unique opportunity to: The summit features both general sessions and specialized breakout discussions on valuable topics. Do…
Each year, the PA Treasury Department receives millions of dollars in unclaimed property. Common types of unclaimed property are savings or checking accounts, stocks, dividends, checks that have not been cashed, such as payroll, certificates of deposit, unclaimed insurance benefits,…
Congratulations to four PSATS member townships that received National Pennsylvania Day Mini Grants from America250PA in partnership with Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful, EQT, and PennDOT. The townships were among 10 winners that received grants totaling more than $30,000 to support projects…
As Pennsylvania observes National Electrical Safety Month, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is issuing an urgent call for public vigilance around downed power lines and storm-related electrical hazards, following a series of tragic fatalities in recent weeks. Severe storms that swept across Pennsylvania in…
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