PSATS Executive Director Dave Sanko will appear on PCN tomorrow, March 31, talking about the importance of broadband access to townships, especially in rural areas of the commonwealth with unserved or underserved communities. The interview will air Wednesday at 8…

As the Transportation Revenue Options Commission attempts to craft future funding solutions for our transportation network, PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko wants to hear from local transportation experts – YOU! What are your biggest transportation challenges and needs? What cost savings or mandate relief would be…

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources has announced that outdoor programming at state parks, as well as increased occupancy limits within park and state forest buildings, will return on April 4. Outdoor, in-person programs and volunteer workdays will…

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is accepting applications for recreation and conservation projects until April 14. Local governments and recreation and conservation organizations may apply for the grants, which are funded through DCNR’s Community Conservation Partnerships…

Drivers with commercial licenses are reminded that all state extensions for these licenses will expire March 31, 2021, and that the state Department of Transportation has stated that no further extensions will be given. If your license was scheduled to expire between…

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) is urging consumers and small businesses who are struggling financially to #CallUtilitiesNow to discuss the options available to address any past-due balances, apply for available assistance programs, and review payment plan options – all…

Yesterday, the governor’s recently appointed Transportation Revenue Options Commission held its first meeting, during which it received information on the state’s transportation network and the estimated $9 billion PennDOT funding shortfall.   Commission members, which include PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko, were asked by PennDOT facilitators to answer questions…

PSATS Executive Director David M. Sanko has released an op-ed to newspapers across the state for publication on the need for more broadband access in Pennsylvania and local efforts to ensure service is provided for their communities. Click here to…

Between April and May 31, PSATS host the 2021 Conference workshops through its virtual classroom. Learn from experts from across the commonwealth on a wide variety of township administration, public safety, public works, and planning and zoning topics and gain valuable knowledge…

WalkWorks is accepting grant applications from municipalities to assist with the development of Active Transportation Plans, Complete Streets policies and/or Vision Zero policies. These plans and policies establish activity-friendly routes that connect people to everyday destinations and opportunities for physical activity. Active transportation includes walking, wheeling or biking, and public transit. Applications…