A new Vegetation Management Equipment Catalog (PUB 920) is now available from the state Department of Transportation. The catalog provides maintenance personnel with information about the different types of PennDOT-owned vegetation management equipment and attachments and brings awareness to other…

If you are a recently appointed supervisor or staff member and are looking to get caught up on your new township responsibilities, join PSATS for one of three one-day Mini Boot Camps in March. Sessions will be offered in Clarion…

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources’ Bureau of Recreation and Conservation is accepting grant applications for projects proposing land acquisition, planning, development, rehabilitation, maintenance, equipment purchase for maintenance and construction, or educational programs for ATV or snowmobile trails…

PennDOT Connects is offering a free one-hour session on Electric Vehicle Incentives for Municipalities.   Electric vehicles offer many benefits, including no tailpipe emissions, lower lifecycle greenhouse emissions, lower cost of operations, and decreased reliance on foreign energy. Learn how your community…

While the Survey of Financial Condition (DCED-CLGS-69) is officially due March 15, the state Department of Transportation requires that it be submitted to the state Department of Community and Economic Development by February 10 for townships to receive their liquid fuels payments…

The commonwealth issues hundreds of licenses, certificates, and permits, from barber and salon licenses to teacher certifications to business permits. Gov. Josh Shapiro signed an Executive Order to improve the commonwealth’s licensing, permitting, and certification processes, beginning with a review…

The AARP Community Challenge provides grants to fund projects aimed at helping creating livable communities for people of all ages. Townships are eligible to apply for funds across three grant categories and may apply for more than one opportunity:   Applications must…

Now that the Public Utility Realty Tax Act (PURTA) report, RCT-900, must be filed via myPATH, there seems to be some confusion over the filing date. The RCT-900 is not due until April 1. Townships must file this report annually…

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Department of the Army recently released the Revised Definition of ‘Waters of the United States’ (WOTUS) rule (note: the definition begins on page 139). This rule establishes the grounds for determining if a water…

The state Department of Environmental has released its final 2022 Pennsylvania State Water plan and interactive online water resources. The plan is intended to be a resource for decision-makers. The plan identifies regional and statewide water resources priorities and recommends…