Highway Division Supervisor (Public Works) – Salisbury Township

Salisbury Township is seeking a qualified Highway Division Supervisor to oversee daily operations of the Township’s Highway Division to oversee daily operations of the Township’s Highway Division within the Public Works Department. Responsibilities include supervising employees, coordinating roadway and stormwater maintenance, overseeing parks and grounds, managing fleet maintenance, coordinating projects, and directing emergency response and winter operations, including snow plowing …

Township Manager – Aston Township

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 Administration, Code Enforcement, Finance, Health, Land Development, Ordinances, Personnel, Public Works, Township Parks, Community Center, and the Municipal …

Salisbury Township Commissioner Alok Patnaik Elected President of PSATC

Officers Also Elected to the PSATC Executive Committee Salisbury Township Commissioner Alok Patnaik was elected President of the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners (PSATC) during the association’s Annual Business Meeting held in conjunction with the 2026 Municipal Leadership Summit at the Hershey Lodge and Convention Center. Patnaik, who has served as a Salisbury Township Commissioner in Lehigh County since …

PSATC Honors First Class Townships for Impact Awards

At the Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners’ (PSATC) Annual Dinner on October 8, its Executive Committee celebrated the winners of the first-ever Impact Awards. To honor the excellence of First Class Townships, the Impact Awards recognize innovation, leadership, and measurable results achieved by PSATC member Townships. “First Class Townships are all facing similar challenges and these awards bring success …

Upper Gwynedd Township Model of Transparency: First-Ever Popular Annual Financial Report Released

Upper Gwynedd Township (Montgomery County) has released its first-ever Popular Annual Financial Report (PAFR) for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025, setting a new benchmark for municipal transparency among Pennsylvania’s First Class Townships. While traditional financial reports are packed with dense data, the PAFR extracts critical financial information and translates it into an accessible, visually engaging snapshot for residents, …

Could Your Municipality’s RCO Lead to a Lawsuit? What You Must Know Before Adopting One

By Marissa Bankert, President/CEO, ABC Eastern Pennsylvania  Across Pennsylvania, municipalities are increasingly adopting Responsible Contractor Ordinances (RCOs) for publicly funded construction projects. These policies are typically introduced with positive goals: ensuring high-quality work, promoting worker safety, preventing wage violations, and making sure that contractors on public projects meet strong professional standards. For municipal managers, however, Responsible Contractor Ordinances can present …

PSATC and PennBid Announce Collaborative Partnership

The Pennsylvania State Association of Township Commissioners (PSATC) and PennBid have announced a strategic partnership to enhance the member experience and drive efficiency in Pennsylvania local government. “We are excited to launch our newest initiative with PennBid, Pennsylvania’s leader in public bid management,” said PSATC President Todd A. Miller. “PennBid’s platform drives efficiencies for First Class Townships and ensures the …