Did your township complete an outstanding road and bridge safety improvements or public works innovation in 2024? If so, get recognized for your efforts! Entry forms are due tomorrow, March 7, 2025 for both programs:
DCED Accepting Act 13 Grant Applications Until 5/31
DCED is accepting applications for Act 13 programs until May 31, 2025. Several grant programs are funded by impact fees from natural gas wells under Act 13 of 2012: For more information, click on the grant program links above or contact DCED at (717) 787-6245.
Local decision-making? Find out why it matters
The Pennsylvania Township News stands out as the premier local government magazine in the state. Our articles and columns highlight how Pennsylvania’s townships deliver an exceptional quality of life for residents while maintaining affordable taxes. This month’s cover story delves…
Township Receives Unclaimed Property from Pa Treasury
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,…
Reminder: State Grants Available for Small Water, Sewer, and Stormwater Systems
A new round of funding for the PA Small Water and Sewer Program is open for applications through April 30, 2025 to assist with the construction, improvement, expansion, rehabilitation or repair of small water supply systems, sanitary sewer systems, and storm water…
Abandoned Mine Land and Acid Mine Drainage Grant Available
The state Department of Environmental Protection has opened the first 2025 funding round for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program. Townships, councils of government, and municipal authorities are eligible to apply through for the first…
Cheryl Simpson Retires After 46 Years of Dedicated Service
In honor of Cheryl Simpson’s retirement after 46 years of dedicated service to PSATS and its members, Executive Director Dave Sanko and the entire PSATS staff celebrated her remarkable career. Cheryl began her journey with PSATS at the age of…
Broadband Authority Releases Map of Grant Applications
Application Period One for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program closed on February 7, 2025. 26 unique applicants submitted 239 applications, with 97% of eligible locations receiving at least one bid and 85% of eligible locations receiving two or more…
PennDOT Accepting Public Comment on 12-Year Transportation Program
The Commonwealth’s 2025 Transportation Performance Report is now available. PennDOT is holding a public comment period for the Commonwealth’s 12-Year Transportation Program from today through Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The State Transportation Commission and PennDOT will use public feedback to help identify…
OOR Offers Sunshine, RTKL Event on Getting to Know PA’s Transparency Laws
In recognition of Sunshine Week, March 16-22, join the Office of Open Records, the PA NewsMedia Association, and PSATS’ own Scott Coburn on March 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. for a round-up of major decisions and happenings with…
