Here’s a roundup of the latest news and resources for Pennsylvania townships and boroughs:
Grants and Funding
- PennDOT Awards $47 Million for Multimodal Transportation Grants: PennDOT has awarded $47 million in Multimodal Transportation Fund grants to 54 projects across 34 counties to improve transportation assets and pedestrian safety. (https://www.psats.org/penndot-awards-47-million-for-multimodal-transportation-grants/)
- Need Some $$ for the 2026 Budget? Check for Unclaimed Property!: The PA Treasury Department encourages townships to search the unclaimed property database for uncashed checks, insurance refunds, and other funds that may be owed to them. (https://www.psats.org/need-some-for-the-2026-budget-check-for-unclaimed-property/)
Safety and Regulations
- Bivens Nominated to Head State Police: Lt. Col. George Bivens has been named Acting Commissioner of the Pennsylvania State Police effective December 31, 2025, following the retirement of Col. Christopher Paris. (https://www.psats.org/bivens-nominated-to-head-state-police/)
- IRS Announces 2026 Business Mileage Rate: The Internal Revenue Service has announced that the 2026 standard mileage rate for the business use of a vehicle will be 72.5 cents per mile, an increase of 2.5 cents from 2025. (http://psats.org/irs-announces-2026-business-mileage-rate/)
Events and Networking
- Save the Date: Registration for the 2026 PSATS Educational Conference & Exhibit Show in Hershey opens on January 13 at 9 a.m., so be sure to appoint your voting delegates soon. (https://www.psats.org/save-the-date/)
- Township Officials Invited to Public Officials Day at Pa Farm Show: Secretary Russell Redding invites township officials to join the PSATS Executive Board for Public Officials Day and a luncheon at the Pennsylvania Farm Show on January 14, 2026. (https://www.psats.org/township-officials-invited-to-public-officials-day-at-pa-farm-show-2/)
Other Updates
- Share Your Best Practices With PSATS!: PSATS is seeking stories and advice from townships on preserving public documents, multi-generational communication, and Local Government Week for the February issue of Township News. (https://www.psats.org/share-your-best-practices-with-psats/)
We hope this update provides valuable information for Montgomery County townships. Please check the PSATS website for more news and resources.