All townships must file a 2026 Project and Expenditure (P&E) annual report for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)/State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) by April 30 unless your township received a closeout invitation from U.S. Treasury since October 2025 and completed closeout by…
The state Department of Environmental Protection is now accepting applications for funding under the Growing Greener Plus Grants Program and the Watershed Planning and Restoration Grants Program. Both opportunities intend to improve and protect water from nonpoint source pollution associated with agricultural activities,…
Your administrative professionals keep the wheels turning on the wagon. Don’t forget to thank them…we missed it during the last day of conference…apologies!
As the weather gets warmer and more construction projects get underway, the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) and the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (PA Turnpike) hosted an event today calling attention to work zone safety and urged drivers to slow down…
In celebration of Earth Day (April 22) and America’s 250th Anniversary, Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful encourages residents to join the 2026 Pick Up Pennsylvania initiative. Pick Up Pennsylvania engages tens of thousands of volunteers annually through litter cleanups, illegal dump cleanups, beautification projects, special…
Thank you to the township officials and staff, presenters, and exhibitors who made PSATS’ 2026 Annual Educational Conference and Exhibit Show a success! Look for a detailed report in the June 2026 issue of the Pennsylvania Township News! Check out the 2026 PSATS…
The state Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) announced the recipients of the 30th Annual Governor’s Awards for Local Government Excellence yesterday, recognizing Local Government Day and celebrating municipalities and local government leaders for their commitment to making Pennsylvania communities stronger. Pennsylvania Local Government…
The U.S. Department of Justice has delayed the Americans with Disabilities Act compliance dates for local governments by one year. The compliance deadline for municipalities with a total population of 50,000 or more was supposed to take effect tomorrow but has been delayed to April 26, 2027. The…
As spring construction and outdoor projects increase across Pennsylvania, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is recognizing April as Safe Digging Month, reminding homeowners, contractors, and utility operators to follow essential safety steps before any excavation work begins. To reduce…
The Pennsylvania Infrastructure Investment Authority (PENNVEST) announced $284.2 million for 33 drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, and non-point source projects across 20 counties. The projects will replace lead service lines, rehabilitate aging water systems, upgrade water treatment and service capabilities, and reduce environmental contaminants to ensure…
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