Here’s a roundup of the latest news and resources for Pennsylvania townships and boroughs:
Grants and Funding
- Looking for $$? Check for Unclaimed Property!: Townships should search the PA Treasury Department’s list for unclaimed property like uncashed checks or refunds and file a claim to recover these potential funds (Link 1](https://www.psats.org/looking-for-check-for-unclaimed-property-2/)).
- Updated Guidance Document Available from Treasury, But No Word on Closeout Process: Townships received the most recent compliance guidance for American Rescue Plan funds (SLFRF), and the required closeout report is forthcoming; we urge you to complete the 2025 Project and Expenditure Report now if your township missed the April 30th deadline to avoid repaying funds (https://www.psats.org/updated-guidance-document-available-from-treasury-but-no-word-on-closeout-process/).
Legislation and Public Safety
- Senate Forms Task Force for Recruitment, Retention of Law Enforcement: The Senate unanimously approved SR 94, which directs the Joint State Government Commission to establish a new Task Force to examine recruitment and retention issues for law enforcement officers, corrections officers, and prosecutors (https://www.psats.org/senate-forms-task-force-for-recruitment-retention-of-law-enforcement/).
Environmental Updates
- U.S. EPA Announcement on PFAS Drinking Water Regulation: The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) plans to keep the current maximum contaminant limits for PFOA and PFOS in drinking water, but intends to extend compliance deadlines and launch the PFAS OUTreach Initiative to reduce the burden on water systems (https://www.psats.org/u-s-epa-announcement-on-pfas-drinking-water-regulation/).
- KPB Is Seeking Environmentally Minded Youth: Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful is seeking high school students (10th through 12th grade) to apply for the Young Ambassadors of Pennsylvania program, which empowers them to become environmental stewards and community leaders (https://www.psats.org/kpb-is-seeking-environmentally-minded-youth/).
Events and Networking
- Hands-On Learning at PSATS Public Works Expo ’25: Save the date! PSATS will debut its Public Works Expo ’25 on December 15-16 at Kalahari Resorts, offering public works directors and employees hands-on opportunities to enhance safety, explore equipment, and connect with road service providers (https://www.psats.org/hands-on-learning-at-psats-public-works-expo-25/).
We hope this update provides valuable information for Montgomery County townships. Please check the PSATS website for more news and resources.