Ensure that your township doesn’t have to return federal American Rescue Plan Act funds in 2025! All remaining ARPA funds must be spent, under contract, or under purchase order by December 31, 2024. Please note that “obligated” means that the…
OOR to Hold ‘Basics of the Right-to-Know Law’ Webinar Tomorrow
The Office of Open Records is hosting a “Basics of the Right-to-Know Law” webinar tomorrow, Wednesday, December 11, at 10 a.m. This session contains highly valuable information on what new open records officers, secretaries, and managers need to know to respond…
IFO Releases Estimated 2024 Natural Gas Impact Fee
The Independent Fiscal Office released estimates for the 2024 natural gas impact fee, which will be distributed to municipalities in July 2025. The IFO estimates that the total collections will be $163.8 million, down 8.8% from the $179.6 million collected…
Reminder: America250PA Grant Applications Due 12/15
America250PA will award $500,000 in grant funding in the first round of Semiquincentennial Grants. Townships are eligible to apply through December 15, 2024, and a second grant round will open in the spring. Grant funds can be used toward expenses for programming, projects,…
PennDOT Releases Refreshed Website
The state Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and Driver & Vehicle Services (DVS) websites has refreshed and migrated its website into the new pa.gov “look” that was launched earlier this year. To help users get acclimated to the new web pages, here are a few tips: Redirects…
Six Months Left Until Federal REAL ID Mandate Takes Effect
Beginning May 7, 2025, travelers will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or other form of federally acceptable identification (such as valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter certain federal facilities….
Watch Your Mail for the 2025 PSATS Conference Registration Packet
We are thrilled to announce that the PSATS’ 2025 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show is just around the corner, and we can’t wait to welcome you to Hershey from May 4-7!Keep an eye on your mailbox next week for…
Learn About Funding Opportunities for Water Projects with PENNVEST Virtual Session
Join PENNVEST Project Specialists on Tuesday, December 10, at 10 a.m. to learn about funding opportunities for drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects. Attendees will receive answers to such questions as: How can PENNVEST help with the success of my…
DGS to Auction More Than 375 Vehicles on Tuesday, December 10
The state Department of General Services will auction more than 375 vehicles on Tuesday, December 10, at 10 a.m. at Manheim Keystone Pennsylvania, 488 Firehouse Road, Grantville. There will be a variety of 4-wheel drive SUVs, utility vehicles, and pickup trucks, as…
Reminder: Reduce Energy Costs for Your Township with MORE Grants
The Pennsylvania Energy Development Authority has $1.8 million available for a new grant and financing opportunity, the Municipal Opportunities for Retrofits and Energy Efficiency (MORE) Program, that is designed to help local governments become more energy efficient and reduce energy costs. The deadline…
