The state Department of Transportation is scheduled to release 2023 liquid fuels funds on March 1 of each year to all municipalities that have filed the required paperwork. For 2023, the final population factor is $18.0810 per person and the…
Zero-Emission Vehicle Fleet Grants Deadline Extended
The state Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is continuing to accept applications for Medium- and Heavy-Duty Zero-Emission Vehicle (MHD-ZEV) Fleet pilot grants under the Driving PA Forward Program. The deadline to apply has been extended until March 31. Townships that operate diesel-powered…
Digital Edition Now Available! Township News Explores How to Prevent Fraud & Corruption
Local government is not immune to fraud and theft, whether embezzlement or illegal use of township manpower, equipment, and supplies. By identifying risks, implementing best practices, and staying up to date on laws and ethics regulations, township officials can reduce…
PSATS Mini Boot Camp for Township Officials
Mini Boot Camps Coming in March! If you have been appointed as a supervisor or staff member in the last year or since the 2021 election and are looking to get caught up on your new township responsibilities, join PSATS…
Pa. Broadband Authority Seeking Input on Stakeholder Engagement Process
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority is asking Pennsylvanians for input on its stakeholder engagement process for developing two state plans until March 10. Follow-up meetings will be held March 16 to discuss the feedback. The State Digital Engagement Plan will…
More Counties Added to Pennsylvania’s Spotted Lanternfly Quarantine Zone
The state Department of Agriculture has added six counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone ahead of the 2023 spring hatch. With this addition, the quarantine zone for this invasive pest is now at 51 counties. Butler, Clearfield, Clinton, Fayette,…
Commonwealth Creates Train Derailment Dashboard
To provide information on how the commonwealth is addressing the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment and its impacts on Pennsylvania, PEMA has developed the Train Derailment Dashboard. The tool contains state and federal resources for people impacted by the train…
DCNR Accepting Applications for Grants to Fight Wildfires
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting applications to help Pennsylvania’s rural communities increase protection from wildfires. Funded through federal grants, this money helps fire companies in rural areas or communities with fewer than 10,000 residents with training and equipment…
Reminder: AARP Community Challenge Grant Applications Due 3/15
The AARP Community Challenge provides grants to fund projects aimed at helping create livable communities for people of all ages. Townships are eligible to apply for funds across three grant categories and may apply for more than one opportunity: Applications…
Borough of Mahanoy City Exits Distressed Status
After seven years, the Borough of Mahanoy City in Schuylkill County is no longer considered distressed under Act 47. The state Department of Community and Economic Development announced yesterday that it has terminated Mahanoy City’s distressed status due to improvements…
