Here’s a roundup of the latest news and resources for Pennsylvania townships and boroughs:
Legislation and Advocacy
- Supreme Court Reverses Commonwealth Court, Reinstates Sunshine Act “In-Meeting Agenda Change Rule”: The Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruled that agencies may vote to add items to a meeting agenda and take action on them during the meeting, provided they comply with specific Sunshine Act requirements. (https://www.psats.org/supreme-court-reverses-commonwealth-court-reinstates-sunshine-act-in-meeting-agenda-change-rule/)
Grants and Funding
- DCED Awards Municipal Assistance Program Grants: The Department of Community and Economic Development has awarded over $900,000 in grants to support projects such as multi-municipal comprehensive plans and regional police departments. (https://www.psats.org/dced-awards-municipal-assistance-program-grants/)
Environmental Updates
- EPA Proposes Narrower Waters of the U.S. Rule: The EPA released a proposed rule that narrows the definition of “waters of the United States” (WOTUS) to align with the Supreme Court’s recent Sackett decision. (https://www.psats.org/epa-proposes-narrower-waters-of-the-u-s-rule/)
Safety and Regulations
- PUC Rulemaking Would Protect At-Risk Consumers: The Public Utility Commission unanimously approved a proposal to codify safeguards for payment arrangements and terminations to better protect at-risk consumers during the winter season. (https://www.psats.org/puc-rulemaking-would-protect-at-risk-consumers/)
Education and Training
- Why PSATS Boot Camp is a Must for New Township Officials: The PSATS Local Government Boot Camp offers new officials essential training on township operations, laws, and regulations to help them succeed in their roles. (https://www.psats.org/why-psats-boot-camp-is-a-must-for-new-township-officials/)
Administration
- Preparing Your 2026 Budget? Salary, Benefits Results Available Now: Townships preparing their 2026 budgets can now access statewide salary and benefit data through the streamlined PSATS Salary Survey Plus tool. (https://www.psats.org/preparing-your-2026-budget-salary-benefits-results-available-now-3/)
We hope this update provides valuable information for Montgomery County townships. Please check the PSATS website for more news and resources.