This webinar will explore the many ways to market your township to boost tourism, attract quality residents and businesses, and promote a healthy and thriving community. Presenters will discuss numerous aspects from proper web presence to the use of video and social platforms and review many options for making progress with any budget.

Drones, or unmanned aerial systems (AES), are becoming a large part of public safety operations. As this trend continues, township officials and emergency managers need to understand the capabilities and strategies for UAS use for emergencies. This presentation will provide the information needed when considering a new UAS program deployment.

The design and construction industry (building construction and building use) creates a staggering 40% of the world’s total emissions to the environment. The design decisions we make as architects, designers and local governments play a key role and directly impacts these emissions. Moreover, many municipalities have made commitments to reduce their impact on the environment. A focus on emission reduction for both new and existing buildings will provide a significant Return on Investment (ROI).

This webinar will summarize debt financing transactions (both bank loans and bond issues) from infancy to closing using a football theme. The presentation will cover the roles of the “players” involved in the transaction, the action items for each player, and the timeline for completion of each action item. Participants will be able to understand these transactions more fully and be able to participate more actively, thus saving time and money in the long run.

Improper stream maintenance can cause pollution and negatively downstream properties - and even cause problems for townships with state and federal regulators. Frequent maintenance by public works crews around culverts and bridges could indicate larger problems that require more costly restoration or improvement. This webinar, presented by Beth Uhler of the Center for Watershed Protection, will help municipalities navigate environmentally responsible stream maintenance, including which activities require state or federal permits and when to involve your township engineer and regulatory agencies. Join us to learn more!

Act 134 of 2022 recently took effect and amended the Criminal History Record Information Act to permit crime victims and criminal defendants to obtain criminal history investigative information from criminal justice agencies, including municipal police departments, for use in actual or potential civil lawsuits. The law contains various exceptions to disclosure, including where it would endanger people or public safety. Anyone with a township police department should attend this webinar to ensure that you are aware of the new requirements and how your departments should address these requests when received.

Recent legislation has been enacted that will have an effect on Pennsylvania's existing laws that concern the collection of delinquent accounts. This webinar will provide townships with an overview of some of these legislative changes, along with specific strategies to not only respond to these changes, but to enhance the overall collection of the township's delinquent accounts.

This webinar will explore how townships can encourage active transportation concepts (biking, running, etc.) for low-volume, rural residential roads. These roads often have limited pavement and right-of-way width but are often the only resource for residents to walk or bike. Some of these roads also provide vital links between trails/paths to key destinations and other trails. This webinar will present relevant examples from around Pennsylvania and explore PennDOT and FHWA guidance for solutions.

In this webinar, participants will learn the steps to process a subdivision or land development application in accordance with the Municipalities Planning Code. The webinar will take a comprehensive look at the types of applications, the roles of various outside agencies and township commissions and boards, the rules that guide the process, and the records that must be kept.

With the growing demand for electric vehicles (EVs), it is crucial for municipalities to prepare their infrastructure to accommodate the future needs of residents, commuters and the traveling public. Proper planning and engineering are essential to positioning a municipality as a leader in this rapidly evolving industry. In this webinar, get the latest on EVs and what your municipality should be doing to prepare for their growth.