Township officials are reminded that they can participate in the COSTARS Sodium Chloride (Road Salt) Contract for the approaching August 2024 – July 2025 season by submitting a new Salt Contract Participation Agreement by the enrollment deadline of this Friday, March…
The Consumer Price Index increased 0.4% in February, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Over the last 12 months, the-all items index increased 3.2% before seasonal adjustment, up slightly from the 3.1% increase for the 12 months ending…
Several townships found out they will receive funds from the Pennsylvania Commission on Crime and Delinquency to help hire more police officers. This is part of an announcement that grant funds will hire and train new officers for vacant law…
On March 8, PSATS sent member townships and county associations the materials for the April 16 business session at the 2024 PSATS Annual Conference. Please be sure to share these materials with your township’s or county association’s voting delegate. The proposed…
This essential guide for township officials is a “must have” comprehensive handbook and is sure to become your go-to source for reliable information, practical guidance, and readily available resources. It has helpful guidance as well as some checklists, tips and…
There’s still time to register for this premier local government educational event in Hershey, April 14-17. With over 100 education and interactive workshops, you’ll build new connections and gain valuable insights to enhance your role in your township. Don’t miss…
The National Association of Towns and Townships has released its 2024 Federal Platform. Townships are also members of NATaT as PSATS is part of the federal organization and PSATS Executive Director David Sanko serves on the National Board of Directors. 2024 priorities…
Pennsylvania’s unemployment rate was 3.4% in January, the same as the prior month. The U.S. unemployment rate remains at 3.7%.
The Office of State Fire Commissioner is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) detectors while changing their clocks for this weekend’s “spring forward” time change. Dead or missing batteries are the most…
The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is accepting the 2024 round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) grants until April 3, 2024. Community Conservation Partnership Program grants can be used for projects related to parks, recreation, and conservation, including: Projects will be selected, in…
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