In accordance with a recent Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling, the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) has declared distributed antenna system (DAS) network owners as telecommunication public utilities. The notice requires all DAS owners and operators not currently operating under the jurisdiction of the PUC to apply…

The Every Day Counts Round Six Summit will be held virtually December 8-10 beginning live each day at 1 p.m. The seven innovations featured during the summit include strategies to increase engagement with people, new applications of products to preserve and…

Yesterday (October  26, 2020), the state Department of Community and Economic Development recognized municipalities and local government officials for their dedication and commitment to strengthen their communities and better serve their residents.    The following township supervisors were recognized: Michael E. Keller,…

Did you know that the PSATS Salary Survey Plus allows you to compare your employees’ wages with those of similar townships and view statewide averages with just a few clicks? Did you know that you can compare benefit information as well, even by region,…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is accepting applications for its Community Facilities Direct Loan & Grant Program. Townships with populations of 20,000 or less are eligible for the program. Funds may be used to purchase essential community facilities, equipment, and…

Don’t miss the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ free online grant workshops to learn about the Community Conservation Partnership Program, as well as land acquisitions, community park planning, community park development, and trails.   Attendees will receive in-depth information…

The Municipal Police Officers’ Education and Training Commission published a proposed comprehensive rewrite of the regulations for the Municipal Police Officer Education Act in the October 17, 2020 issue of the Pennsylvania Bulletin. This extensive rewrite is intended to replace the existing regulations.   Comments on the proposal…

WalkWorks, a collaboration of the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the University of Pittsburgh to increase opportunities for physical activity through safe, fun, fact-filled walking routes in communities across Pennsylvania, is inviting organizations interested in improving the health of their residents to join its…

The Office of State Fire Commissioner will be awarding $50 million in grants to volunteer and paid departments under Act 26 of 2020, which provides COVID-19 funding for fire and EMS. The list of awardees is available here. These one-time grants are funded by the state using the federal CARES Act.  In addition, grant guidance…

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is providing a second opportunity for both volunteer and combination volunteer/paid fire departments to apply for $31 million in funding under the Fiscal Year 2020 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program. FEMA will directly award funding for personal protective equipment and other supplies to support…