Dealing with abandoned, tax-delinquent, or blighted properties has long been an issue for municipalities. The legislature created a tool – land banks – which townships can on their own or in cooperation with neighboring municipalities to address issues related to…
If your township has received funding from the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority, or PENNVEST, the Township News wants to hear from you! Share stories about the projects your township ha funded through PENNVEST by the end of this week (10/31) with Hanna…
The Consumer Price Index increased in September by 0.3% after rising by 0.4% in August, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over 12 months ending September 30, the all-items index increased 3%, compared to 2.9% at the end of August. Click here for the press release. …
The PSATS Public Works Expo is open to all Pennsylvania municipalities and takes place December 15-16, 2025, at Kalahari Resort in the Poconos. Designed for roadmasters, directors, managers, crews, and municipal employees, the Expo features:Live equipment & safety demos Panels on public works challenges Two educational…
Township officials who are concerned about commercial solar farms coming to their township can learn about their options for regulating these uses at a free virtual class scheduled for Tuesday, October 28, from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. PSATS is hosting this class, which…
Conferences on Unlocking AI for Public Good have been scheduled for Thursday, October 30, at the Annenberg Zellerbach Theater in Philadelphia and Monday, November 10, at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The conferences will be hosted by the Governor’s Office…
Due to confusion over the Fire and EMS Grant Program language on its website, the Office of Fire Commissioner has extended the deadline for these grants until tomorrow, Friday, October 24 at 4 p.m. This was done to ensure as many organizations as possible can…
We are only nine months away from the 250th birthday of the United States on July 4, 2026! Pennsylvania’s townships are vital to celebrating the semiquincentennial. From historic sites to local heroes, each community holds a piece of our shared…
Townships that are now working on their 2026 budget can access salary and benefit information for townships across the state with the PSATS Salary Survey. This free member service only requires that you enter your township’s data into the secure…
The deadline to apply for the 2025 round of funding for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program is October 24, 2025. Townships, councils of government, and municipal authorities are eligible to apply through the Commonwealth’s Electronic Single Application. Eligible…
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