September 18, 2025

PMAA Annual Conference and

Trade Show Success


Thank you to everyone – attendees, delegates, speakers, sponsors, and exhibitors for such an overwhelmingly successful PMAA 83rd Annual Conference at Wind Creek Bethlehem last week!


Stay tuned for highlights and photos in an upcoming edition of AuthoritiesToday and also the December issue of The Authority


How Much Does Your Authority Spend on Public Notices?


Legislation has been circulating in the Pennsylvania General Assembly that would change the public notice requirement that affects our members.


To have a better understanding of how public notices affect you financially, we ask that you fill out a brief survey.

Government Relations Update

EPA Files Motion in Lawsuit to Vacate Portions of PFAS Rule

We’re excited to share the newest episode of Authorities on Air, the podcast from PMAA.


Telling Your Story: Public Engagement That Works

Featuring: Lindsay Hughes (Public Relations Manager, North Penn Water Authority)


In this episode, Lindsay talks about what it takes to communicate effectively with your community and why public engagement matters more than ever. She shares real-world examples of how clear, consistent communication builds trust and offers practical ideas for engaging the public without a big budget or large staff.


The conversation also explores the importance of internal communications and how tools like ChatGPT are helping small teams do more with less.

AuthoritiesConnect Symposium -

October 31 in State College


A new kind of event for the challenges authorities face today. The AuthoritiesConnect Symposium is built around small-group conversations, practical solutions, and peer connections that last.



Full details and registration information


AUTHORITY MEMBERS - Mahanoy Township Authority



ASSOCIATE MEMBERS - Stephen Garlicki, Trombold Equipment Company, Inc.; Elizabeth Grannis, Xylem, Inc; Fred Montgomery, TEC International; Shray Saxena, CKS Engineers, an ARRO Consulting Company.


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