Pennsylvania is home to wildlife of all shapes and sizes, including more than 25 species of ticks! While tick exposure can happen year-round, these small parasites are most active during warmer months and are well-known carriers of Lyme disease. The…

In addition to access to treatment, services, and support for people with substance use disorder, naloxone is a critical tool to address the opioid epidemic. Drug overdose deaths are seeing an increase and the vast majority of these deaths are…

The state Department of Community and Economic Development recently approved $235,500 in funding for nine municipal projects throughout the state. Funding from the Municipal Assistance Program helps local governments plan for and implement municipal projects in shared services and community…

Ever wonder why PSATS training or meetings are not closer to your township? Help us out in identifying township facilities (and other local venues) that can host meetings, classes or events in your area!   Have a meeting room that is…

Today the Federal government announced that the inflation rate has hit 8.3%, staying near the 40-year record.  This, coupled with the highest gas prices in American history spells trouble for townships embarking on summer road maintenance efforts as well as…

The state Department of Environmental Protection recently released updated fact sheets about covered device recycling and the economic benefits of recycling. The fact sheets are available at the links below and through DEP’s eLibrary.   The Covered Device Recycling Act (CDRA) …

The U.S. Department of Transportation is accepting applications for its FY 2022 Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant (MPDG) – Rural Surface Transportation Grant until May 23. Local governments are eligible applicants. $300 million is available for awards through the program.  The Rural…

PA Safety Days are sponsored by Pennsylvania 811 and return to in-person events in 2022! Events will be held in Allentown, Altoona, Drexel Hill, Erie, Pittsburgh, Wilkes-Barre, and York. The first events will be held in Allentown on May 17…

On the final day of the PSATS 2022 Annual Conference in Hershey, delegates heard from gubernatorial candidates who chose to attend and address local government issues specifically. All 10 candidates were invited to the forum and township attendees had the…

Township News Looks at Community Celebrations A ransomware attack on the company that prints the Township News has once again delayed production and delivery of the print edition. Subscribers don’t have to wait to read the May issue, however, because…