The Department of Community and Economic Development is accepting applications for Local Share Account Grants. Townships, municipal authorities, and councils of governments are eligible to apply through November 30, 2025, toward project costs between $25,000 to $1 million. No match is required for this program! Township…
Join PSATS for the 2025 Engineers Winter Virtual Seminar on Wednesday, December 3, from 9 AM to 3 PM. This full-day online program is designed for municipal and consulting engineers who want to stay sharp, informed, and ahead of the…
Starting a new role in local government can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to go it alone! PSATS’ Local Government Boot Camp gives you the knowledge and confidence to succeed. Here’s what past attendees say: “Hands down best PSATS training…
Rogue bands of wild Turkeys have been seen in various parts of the Commonwealth resorting to vandalism to protest Thanksgiving. Special thanks to former supervisor Tom McCaffrey for alerting PSATS to this alarming activity.
PSATS is hosting a webinar today on “Websites 101: ADA Compliance and Upcoming Due Dates for Municipalities” from 12-1. Pete Socks will provide an overview of the Department of Justice’s April 2024 rule that is intended to ensure that websites,…
All townships will soon be able to close out their State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (called SLFRF or ARPA Funds) as U.S. Treasury is notifying recipients via email with instructions when their report becomes available. Learn what steps to take…
Over Rights-Of-Way in Broadband Deployment PSATS and the National Association of Towns and Townships (NATaT) each submitted comments to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) strongly supporting the expansion of high-speed wireline broadband into unserved and underserved communities, but called on…
Are you a newly elected or appointed township official, or just looking for a refresher? PSATS’ Local Government Boot Camp, the ONLY boot camp for Township Officials that teaches compliance with Township Code, is your chance to get in shape for the…
Yesterday, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency released a proposed rule that would provide a narrow interpretation of the “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) definition under the Clean Water Act. This definition is the basis for federal oversight of those…
The OOR is relocating! Beginning Monday, November 24, 2025, the OOR’s new physical and mailing address will be 555 Walnut Street, Suite 605, Harrisburg, PA 17101. The other contact information has not changed: Telephone (717) 346-9903; Fax (717) 425-5343; Email openrecords@pa.gov;…
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