The countdown is on! Registration for the PSATS 2026 Educational Conference and Exhibit Show in Hershey opens next week on Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at 9 a.m. Don’t miss your chance to learn from industry experts, network with local government…
PSATS Awards Deadline Extended!
In response to multiple requests, and to give newly constituted boards time to participate, PSATS has extended the Local Government Excellence Awards deadline to January 31. If your township participated with a Youth Project, has a standout leader, project, program, or achievement, now’s the time to submit. …
Green Light-Go Traffic Light Grants Awarded
As predicted at the PSATS public Works forum in December, last week the state Department of Transportation announced the recipients of nearly $30 million in grant awards from the Green Light-Go Grant Program. This program aims to improve traffic safety and mobility by reducing congestion…
In Case you Missed It: Act 13, Local Share, Multimodal Grants Awards Announced in December
The week of Christmas was a busy one as grant awards for the Act 13, the 2024 Local Share Grants, and Multimodal Grant Awards were announced. Click on the articles below for the original articles from the Morning News:
Happy Organization Meeting Day!
PSATS 2026 Calendars – Watch your Mailbox!
The 2026 PSATS Calendar has been mailed to member townships. If your township has not yet received your copy, keep an eye on your mail over the next few days. A PDF version is also available at psats.org under the Quick Links box or for ease of reference, simply click here to view the 2026 PSATS Calendar.
Organization Meeting Checklist Available
PSATS publishes an Organization Meeting Checklist to help you prepare for today’s annual organization meeting of the board of supervisors. This checklist can help you make sure that all required and recommended items are completed. Keep in mind that newly elected or reelected supervisors must take an oath of office prior to the…
2026 Annual Reports Checklist Resource Published
Looking for a list of which reports are due and where to file? PSATS has the resources you need! The 2026 PSATS Township Annual Reports Checklist is available here. This annual publication was mailed to all member townships with the December issue of the PSATS NewsBulletin, along with the 2026 PSATS Advertising Requirements…
Looking for IRS 2026 Business Mileage Rate?
The U.S. Internal Revenue Service set the 2026 standard mileage rate for the business use of a vehicle at 72.5 cents per mile, up 2.5 cents from 2025. A township board of supervisors may establish a mileage rate for use of personal vehicles for township business, provided it…
Need Organization Meeting Resources? PSATS Has You Covered!
Each year, PSATS publishes an Organization Meeting Checklist to help you prepare for the annual organization meeting, which will be held on Monday, January 5, 2026. Below are some additional reminders: An On-Demand Webinar was recorded earlier this month: Get Prepared for the 2026 Organization Meeting,…
