Due to technical difficulties recently, the PSATS CDL program MYeSCREEN gave users an error when trying to access the system. We are happy to report that the eSCREEN is back up and running! We apologize for any inconvenience. Any questions…
Get Customizable Salary Insights Now with the PSATS Salary Survey
Did you know you can access Salary Survey results earlier and faster than ever? Thanks to township input, we streamlined data entry in the PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool and participating townships can access immediate results now. If you participated last year, your…
USDA Funding to Help Housing and Economic Development in Rural Areas
U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development is now accepting applications for the Rural Community Development Initiative Grants program. Grants are intended to provide capacity-building assistance to improve housing, community facilities, and community and economic development projects in rural areas, including: Townships and…
Don’t Miss Out: Regional Forums Are Coming!
Get ready, township officials! Our popular Regional Forums are heading your way from August through October. These full-day events are designed to bring essential, localized training right to your doorstep. Each forum is packed with value, featuring a general session, a variety of targeted workshops, and…
PA Broadband Authority Resources for Round Two of Broadband Funding
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) released several resources to assist with the application development for funding under Round Two of the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. These resources include a revised list of BEAD eligible locations, updated Frequently Asked…
Main Street Matters Grant Program Now Open
DCED is now accepting applications for the Main Street Matters program to support and create healthy, vibrant, and welcoming communities. Funding is available in several grant categories of planning, business support, aesthetic improvements, and safety and security. Townships are eligible to apply through August…
Is Your Township Ready to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday?
We are less than a year away from the 250th birthday of the United States on July 4, 2026! Pennsylvania’s townships are vital to celebrating the semiquincentennial. From historic sites to local heroes, each community holds a piece of our…
A Big THANK YOU to First Responders
From responding to fireworks accidents to devastating flash flooding in Texas, the nation’s first responders were doing what they always do…protecting us. While the rest of us were enjoying a long holiday weekend celebrating our nation’s 249th Birthday, our first…
SCAM ALERT: Protect Your Township’s QuickBooks Access
We have received reports of scam attempts targeting townships using QuickBooks. Please be cautious and avoid engaging with unsolicited calls, emails, or pop-ups claiming to be from Intuit or QuickBooks support. In addition, avoid doing online searches for “consultants” for QuickBooks…
Don’t Miss Your Regional Forum!
Regional Forums are coming to your area from August through November! These full-day events bring timely, local training to township officials, just like the PSATS Annual Conference, but closer to home. Each forum includes a general session, targeted workshops, and…
