(7/29) Carroll Valley’s Borough Council is still seeking candidates to fill a vacancy after Council member Jared Huster resigned from his duties as Council member. Huster’s term on the Council was a two-year term, and was coming to an end this fall. In his letter of resignation, Huster thanked the Council and Borough staff for his opportunity to serve the community, but noted an increase in travel for his job was hindering his ability to serve the community to his fullest potential.

During the July 9 Council meeting fellow Council members accepted Huster’s resignation, which was submitted June 7. With this acceptance, Council members were faced with the timeline to fill the vacancy in 30 days. Three applications for this position were received, but according to Council President Sarah Skoczen, all are current members of the Planning Commission. Only three elected officials are allowed on the nine-member committee. Electing a member of the Planning Commission to Council would push the number of elected officials on the committee to four. One of the elected officials would then need to resign from the Planning Commission.

According to Borough Solicitor Stephen Coccorese Council would have the option to rescind the previous motion to accept Huster’s resignation, which would give them 45 days from the submission of the letter (June 7) at which time the resignation would be automatically accepted. From this date, Council would have another 30 days to fill the position. Council members Richard Matthews and Robert Verderaime voted to move forward with filling the position, while the remaining members present, Skoczen, Bruce Carr and David Lillard voted against. Carr motioned to rescind the acceptance of Huster’s resignation, thereby giving Council more time to fill the vacancy. The motion was accepted 3-2.

Applications are currently being accepted by the Borough. For anyone interested in serving on the council, please reach out to Borough staff. Council intends to choose an applicant by their next meeting, held in August.

In other Carroll Valley news, the borough will be hosting National Night Out again this year, at the Carroll Valley Park. National Night Out is an annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. This event is free and open to the public – that includes free parking.

This year the event is hosted in conjunction with the Adams County Children’s Advocacy Center and will be held from 5 p.m. - 8 p.m. on August 6. Boy Scout Troop 76 will provide free hotdogs, chips and drinks for kids through age 12, and Cub Scout Pack 76 will be making snow cones. Antietam Dairy will feature ice cream treats, and Poppa J’s will be in attendance as well, with their tasty food. Kids will be able to enjoy face painting, tattoos and even a moon bounce.

Carroll Valley Police will display and explain some of the equipment and vehicles used to provide police enforcement services to residents of Carroll Valley and Fairfield Borough. Those in attendance will have the opportunity to meet and chat with police officers and emergency personnel from Adams Regional EMS, Fairfield Fire Department, Fountaindale Fire Dept, and the Adams County 9-1-1 center.

Adams County SPCA will be in attendance, offering low cost rabies vaccines and microchips to dogs and cats. Other vendors include: Strawberry Hill Foundation, Healthy Adams County, Wellspan, PA Game Commission, Children’s Advocacy Center, U.S. Park Services, Adams County Library, Fairfield Youth Sports, Smokey the Bear, YWCA and much more!