First Class Township PA

10/23/2026

❗️Local Government Update:❗️

Governor Shapiro signed SB 1150 on Oct. 22, closing a loophole in the PA Sunshine Act.
Local boards (townships, school boards, councils) can no longer add new business to a meeting agenda on the spot with a simple majority vote.

Agenda items must be set 24 hours in advance, unless they are:
✅Emergencies
✅De minimis matters
✅Issues raised by residents during the meeting
📅 Effective Dec. 21, 2026

📖First Class Township commissioners: now is the time to review your agenda-setting procedures before the new rules take effect. PSATC is here to help!

10/21/2026

Aston Township in Delaware County is Hiring!

For full details, view the complete job description at First Class Township PA - Aston Township Manager. Aston Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Visit our award winning website for more information:

Aston Township, a First Class Township in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Township Manager. The Township Manager serves as the Chief Administrative and Operating Officer of Aston Township and is responsible for all Township operations, including Adm...

10/20/2026

Please join us in celebrating the newly sworn-in officers of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners (PSATC)!
We extend our warmest congratulations to:
~President: Alok Patnaik (Salisbury Township)
~1st Vice President: Liz McNaney (Upper Gwynedd Township)
~2nd Vice President: Rebecca Sray (South Fayette Township)
~3rd Vice President: Fred Faylona ( Susquehanna Township)
~Secretary / Treasurer: Alex Karol (Salisbury Township)
Thank you all for your dedication, leadership, and commitment to serving our communities. We wish you the best of luck as you step into these important roles!

10/17/2026

PSATC-Empowering First Class Leadership. Municipal Leadership Summit 2026, Hershey PA

10/15/2026

At the PSATC Annual Dinner in Hershey, Past President Todd Miller honored three outstanding local leaders for their exceptional dedication, leadership, and service to our association:
⭐Stacey Altman – Scott Township
⭐Alex Karol – Salisbury Township
⭐Jeremiah Woodring – Lower Merion Township
Thank you, Stacey, Alex, and Jeremiah, for your hard work and tireless commitment to serving our townships and strengthening local government across Pennsylvania!

10/14/2026

In Hershey, we also recognized our fellow commissioners for 12- and 24-year service to their communities.

Join us in celebrating these remarkable individuals for their unwavering commitment to "Empowering First Class Leadership" and their incredible dedication to our communities.
Let's give a huge round of applause to our 12 Years of Service honorees:
⭐Jimmy DiPlacido – Abington Township
⭐Joseph Wiest – Butler Township
⭐Todd K. Miller – Crescent Township
⭐George L. Andrejko – Hanover Township
⭐Mary Waskevich – Wilkes-Barre Township
⭐Mark E. Wells – Wilkins Township

And a special congratulations to our 24 Years of Service recipient:
⭐Al Bienstock – Hampden Township

Thank you for your combined decades of exceptional service and leadership!

10/13/2026

🏆 PSATC's first-ever Impact Awards are in the books! Award winners were recognized at our annual dinner in Hershey!

Congratulations to our winners:
🛝Abington Township: "A Place to Play" inclusive park
🏘️ Lower Merion Township: Ardmore House II senior housing
🚑 Harrison Township: regional EMS authority
⭐ Amrinder Singh, Upper Darby Township: Next Gen Township Leader

Read each winner's story and get ideas for your own township on our award-winning website: https://firstclasstownshippa.org/impact-award-winners-2026/

10/12/2026

The Municipal League Summit was packed with incredible opportunities for our commissioners to connect, share insights, and dive into key topics impacting our communities. It was especially great catching up on what’s happening in First Class Townships across the commonwealth!

The PSATC Executive Committee also met to discuss upcoming policy updates, budget planning, and exciting new initiatives on the horizon.

Here are a few snapshot highlights from the summit. Stay tuned for more photos throughout the week-we have lots to share!

10/08/2026

The Municipal League Summit in Hershey officially kicked off yesterday, and it was a great start to a busy few days of learning, networking, and sharing ideas from across the Commonwealth.

The opening luncheon featured remarks from The Honorable Dave Sunday, Attorney General of Pennsylvania; The Honorable Timothy L. DeFoor, Auditor General of Pennsylvania; and our own PSATC President Todd Miller.

Before the opening ceremony, the PSATC Executive Committee met to discuss important association business and continue our work on behalf of Pennsylvania’s First Class Townships.

We’re looking forward to a great Summit filled with educational sessions, meaningful conversations, and plenty of opportunities to connect with fellow municipal leaders. Hershey is a great place to get the work done!

09/30/2026

⚠️ Skill Games Update-this summary came from an article published this morning in “City & State Pennsylvania.” For additional info directly from the AG go to https://www.attorneygeneral.gov/taking-action/attorney-general-sunday-pa-businesses-with-skill-games-devices-not-removed-by-oct-14-risk-law-enforcement-action/

Attorney General Dave Sunday has advised businesses to remove all skill game terminals from their premises by Oct. 14 or face possible law enforcement action. The advisory follows a June Pennsylvania Supreme Court ruling that unregulated "skill games" meet the definition of slot machines under the Gaming Act. Video gambling devices not housed at licensed casinos or licensed truck stops are subject to seizure.

What to know:
*Enforcement may include seizure and forfeiture of the machines, associated equipment, and money tied to their operation.
*Turning off or unplugging a machine doesn't meet the legal requirement.
*Distributors, vendors, and manufacturers who refuse to remove machines could also face criminal charges.
*State Police and local agencies can begin enforcement after Oct. 14 unless the Legislature acts first.

State Police advise businesses to contact their distributors or vendors about removing the machines and related equipment. Township officials may want to share this with local businesses and social clubs.

HARRISBURG — Attorney General Dave Sunday is offering guidance for Pennsylvania businesses with “skill games” terminals, advising those business owners to take compliance steps by October 14 or risk law enforcement action on their premises. Under the law, video game devices not housed at licen...