We are please to announce that Independence Township has recently won an award of Excellence for the Declaration of Independence Township newsletter in the statewide, Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors (PSATS) 48th Annual Township Citizens Communication Contest.  The annual, statewide contest, recognizes townships for outstanding efforts in achievements in citizen communication.  The contest had entries from across the commonwealth.  Independence Township received Second Place in the Class 4 Newsletter Category (for townships with population under 2000) for excellence in keeping our residents updated and informed about our community.  It has been our pleasure providing township residents with the newsletter and we will continue to strive for excellence in communication in the years to come.  This award will be on display at the Township municipal building.