September is fast approaching, along with the annual observance of National Preparedness Month. Townships and their emergency management coordinators can help spread FEMA’s message of being prepared for any kind of natural or human-made emergency. What can your township do?…
Don’t forget to share your pictures and stories from your National Night Out Public Safety event last night. These events, focused on emphasizing bonds between communities and first responders, have been incredibly successful in increasing the safety levels of the…
Have you registered for the Southcentral PSATS Regional Forum at the Eden Resort in Lancaster on August 14? This full-day event is designed to bring essential, localized training right to your doorstep! Packed with value, each forum features a general session, a variety…
The Pennsylvania Treasury recently returned more than $8,000 in unclaimed property to Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, marking another success in Treasurer Stacy Garrity’s initiative to reunite public entities with lost or forgotten funds. The $8,360 returned to Tunkhannock Township was reported…
Based on member input, we streamlined data entry in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool and participating townships can now access immediate results. If you participated last year, your previous answers have auto-populated, so you only need to review, make updates, certify your changes, and…
The state Department of Environmental Protection has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day today for Eastern and Central Pennsylvania for fine particulate matter due to significant smoke from wildfires in eastern Canada. The alert covers the following counties:…
The state Department of Transportation has launched a public awareness campaign aimed at reducing the number of bridge strikes across the state. “Check Your Height, Know It’s Right,” urges drivers—especially those operating commercial vehicles, rental trucks, and RVs—to know their…
DCNR’s Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is now accepting applications for the All-Terrain Vehicle (ATV) and Snowmobile Program fall grant round for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchases, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails…
Township officials should be aware of the PENNVEST Homeowner Sewage Program, which provides loans to homeowners facing sewer or septic system costs. The PENNVEST program is a joint venture between the Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST), the Department of Environmental…
As your township prepares for National Night Out on August 5, don’t forget to take photos and send them to PSATS for the 2026 PSATS Calendar! Of course, 2026 also marks the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration…
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