Don’t forget to set your clocks back Saturday night by one hour. You may want to set township clocks back Friday before leaving the township facilities to account for any timestamping issues upon arrival on the next business day.
Showcase Your Environmental Project with 2026 Governor’s Award
Townships that recently worked on a successful environmental project are invited to apply for the 2026 Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence, the state’s top environmental honor. Projects that promote environmental protection and stewardship and were completed between November 1, 2024…
Lt. Gov Highlights Lebanon County Regional Police Departments
Lt. Gov. Austin Davis recently highlighted creation of regional police departments in Lebanon County when discussing using state investments to build safer communities. The Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency approved a $150,000 in 2024 that North Lebanon and North…
Good News for Borrowers, Bad News for Investors
As PSATS predicted, The Federal Reserve on Wednesday cut interest rates by a quarter point for the second time in a row on labor market concerns – but Chair Jerome Powell said another cut in December is “far from” certain. Officials…
Firefighter Entitled to Workers’ Comp Benefits After Infant Deaths
In Ganley v. Upper Darby Twp. (WCAB), ___ A.3d ___, 2025 WL 2967361 (Pa.Cmwlth. Oct. 22, 2025), the Commonwealth Court reversed a workers’ compensation judge’s decision to deny a firefighter’s claim for benefits due to a work-related PTSD injury after he twice experienced…
PTSI Coverage for First Responders Takes Effect, Expected to Impact 2026 Premiums
Act 121 of 2024 took effect yesterday, which provides workers’ compensation coverage to first responders that have had a Post-Traumatic Stress Injury. PSATS supports our first responders and worked closely with the legislature to add guardrails to this legislation to ensure those who need the benefits have access to…
Last Chance! Hotel Rates Increase Soon (11/14) and Early Bird Rate Ends Tomorrow for PSATS Public Works Expo
Get ready to Experience, Learn, and Connect! December 15 -16, 2025 – Kalahari, Pocono MountainInteractive Sessions Hands-On Workshops Networking Opportunities Explore Latest Equipment & Technology Click here for more information and to register.
Attention Engineers: Time’s Running Out!
Attention municipal and consulting engineers — the 2025 Fall Engineers Virtual Seminar is almost here! This full-day online event is tailored to township needs and packed with practical insights to help you tackle today’s infrastructure challenges. Click here to check the agenda and register.
ARP Closeout Report Is Coming: Make Sure Your Township is Ready!
U.S. Treasury is inviting certain recipients of State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (called SLFRF or ARPA Funds) that reported fully expending their award to close out early. Treasury is notifying recipients on a rolling basis via email with instructions…
Townships News Provides Townships with a Tool
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…
