Don’t Miss the November 2023 Township News!   The November 2023 edition of the Township News includes articles on a timely topic: zoning for emerging land uses. The cover story looks at the need for updating zoning ordinances to prepare…

We took a break to focus on some internal initiatives, but we are now ready to reconnect with you and all our members and supporters. You can expect us to share news and information about the association, as well as…

The Western Pennsylvania Conservancy (WPC) has announced the availability of its Canoe Access Development Fund. Grants of up to $5,000 will be available to improve or develop canoe access sites on rivers and streams. In addition to funding, WPC provides technical…

PSATS is excited to announce that it has implemented a new and improved learning management system – called Learn@PSATS – on its website (psats.org). Learn@PSATS now houses information for all PSATS in-person and virtual classes, webinars, seminars, and other events,…

The state Department of Community and Economic Development mailed its Annual Notice to File to all municipalities last week. Township officials should look for this notice, which contains important information about upcoming required filings. The notice was mailed to the primary contact listed in townships’ Report of Elected…

The Shapiro Administration announced a new pilot program, PA SITES, which will make $10 million in grant funding available to help municipalities and authorities prepare “shovel-ready” sites to attract and retain businesses. Grants may be used for transportation access improvements,…

In the second Shapiro Cabinet resignation this month, Executive Deputy Secretary Jessica Shirley will serve as acting secretary of the 2,400 employee Department of Environmental Protection following the departure/resignation of Rich Negrin. Negrin was the first Latino to head the…

The state Department of Environmental Protection is accepting applications until December 2 for the Abandoned Mine Land (AML) and Acid Mine Drainage (AMD) Grant Program. A total of $96 million is available under the program. Townships, councils of governments, and…

The U.S. Department of Labor has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that would require overtime to be paid to all workers earning less than $1,059 per week or about $55,000 annually. Currently, employees earning less than $684 per week…

The PA State Historic Preservation Office (PA SHPO) is accepting nominations for the Community Initiative Award. Townships whose work embodies the theme of Pennsylvania’s statewide historic preservation plan, #PreservationHappensHere, are encouraged to enter. #PreservationHappensHere is the idea that great preservation activities are happening every day…