The state Budget was due yesterday and today marks the first day off a new fiscal year. There are 182 days until township budgets are due and 176 days until Christmas! Deadlines apparently can sneak up on you! Remember, if…
Obituary for Former PSATS Executive Director R. Keith Hite
As recently reported, former PSATS Executive Director R. Keith Hite passed on June 16 after a struggle with cancer. Hite was executive director of PSATS from 2000 to 2009, when he wrapped up a 30-year career with PSATS. The obituary and…
Recycling Performance Grants Now Available
DEP is now accepting applications for the Municipal Recycling Program Performance Grant (Section 904 Grants) for eligible materials recycled and marketed in calendar year 2024. Townships, authorities, councils of governments, or similar entities with recycling programs are eligible to apply through December 31, 2025. …
Don’t Miss the July 2025 Digital Awards Edition of the Township News!
The July 2025 digital edition of the Township News is available now! This first annual Awards Edition tells the stories behind the PSATS Excellence Award winners and scholarship recipients. Learn about the projects and achievements that made them rise to the top, and…
PA Broadband Authority Announces Tentative Timeline for Broadband Awards
The Pennsylvania Broadband Development Authority (PBDA) announced a new timeframe for reviewing and scoring applications for funding for Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) Program. While PBDA had accepted applications earlier this year, the program has now made significant changes…
Commission Looking for Rural Applicants with Subject Expertise
The Pennsylvania Rural Population Revitalization Commission (Commission) welcomes applications to fill positions on the following subcommittees: Economic Development, Healthcare and Housing. Individuals with significant industry or policy experience in these areas are encouraged to apply. Applications will remain open until all…
Treasury Returns Second Round of Unclaimed Property Automatically
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity sent checks to nearly 40,000 Pennsylvanians automatically returning unclaimed property to them as part of the new Pennsylvania Money Match Program, approved by legislators last year. This second round of checks returned single-owner unclaimed property of up to…
DEP Launches New Quick Permitting Program for NPDES Permits
A long-standing priority of PSATS is set to become a reality next week, as the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announces the launch of an expedited permitting initiative for land, air, and water-related projects. Beginning June 30, the Streamlining…
PUC Announces Distribution of 2024 Natural Gas Impact Fees
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) announced the distribution of $164.5 million in natural gas impact fees collected from producers for the 2024 reporting year. This brings the cumulative total of impact fees collected since 2012 to more than $2.88…
PennDOT Heavy Equipment Public Auction Begins Today
The public portion of the state Department of Transportation’s heavy equipment auction begins today and runs until July 7. This year’s sale includes a wide range of surplus equipment, including off-road equipment, dump trucks, and more. The State Surplus Property Program…
