The Local Government Commission announced that they will be mailing updated copies of the second class township code to all townships in mid-February. The commission is a legislative agency of the General Assembly and one of its duties is to…
Nominations Due Tomorrow for Outstanding Supervisors, Secretaries, and Managers
You have until tomorrow, January 29, to nominate a township supervisor, secretary, or manager who has exhibited outstanding leadership to improve their community in the PSATS President’s Leadership Awards. Nominations can be for one or more projects or for “lifetime…
Reminder: Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program Accepting Applications
The FY 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program application window is currently open and will close on Friday, February 12, 2021. Townships should make sure their volunteer fire companies are aware of the application guidance materials that they can access by clicking here.
EPA Diesel Reduction Grants Available
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is currently accepting grant applications for projects aimed at reducing emissions from existing fleets of older diesel engines, such as school buses, class 5 to class 8 heavy-duty highway vehicles, and nonroad engines, equipment, or…
ATV and Snowmobile Grants Awarded
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has awarded grant funds to six recipients in Pennsylvania for all-terrain vehicle and snowmobile facilities and trails. These grants will be used to develop facilities and trails in townships in 10 counties…
New Open Records Director Outlines Priorities
Liz Wagenseller, new executive director of the Office of Open Records, recently did an interview with Spotlight PA to outline her priorities for the office, including legislative changes she supports. Click here to learn more.
Independent Fiscal Office Projects PA Deficits For Years To Come
In its first five-year economic forecast since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the state’s Independent Fiscal Office predicted that Pennsylvania’s General Fund will run structural deficits over the next five years. With this fiscal year being the sole exception…
Deadline Approaching for Changing Tax Collector Compensation
Township boards of supervisors have until February 15 to increase or decrease the compensation rate for the elected tax collector for collecting the real estate tax. Any change to the current rate will take effect for 2022 and must be…
Federal Fire Prevention and Safety Grants Available
The Federal Emergency Management Agency is now accepting applications for the FY 2020 Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Grant Program until February 26. FP&S grants are offered to support projects in two activities: fire prevention and safety (FP&S) and firefighter…
DCNR Grant Funding Available for ATV, Snowmobile Trails
Beginning February 1, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation will accept grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails and…
