(5/2023) Happy May! The 2022 audit was completed in March and the report is now available on our website. The audit process went very smoothly, and we want to thank SEK, CPAs & Advisors for their diligence and timely completion. With winter behind us, maintenance on our roadways has begun. We are currently advertising for proposed roadwork for a bid opening in June. Contractors interested in bidding on these projects can contact the municipal office for a bid package.

Don’t forget to bring your outdated electronics to our electronics recycle event on May 13th from 8-11 a.m. at the Liberty Township Office at 39 Topper Road. If you are unable to attend this event, another electronics recycle event is planned for October. All Southwest Group Parks Garbage customers are welcome to participate. Please see the flyer on our website for a list of items that will be accepted. There are plenty of supplies left for the Pick-Up PA event. Please call the Township Office to coordinate pickup of free trash bags, safety vests, and work gloves. Many of you are already performing spring cleanup of trash along the roadways near your homes, let us provide supplies to help you with those efforts. Filled bags can be placed in the township dumpster.

It looks like another busy year for the Zoning Hearing Board. There have been several inquiries for applications, and one has already been submitted. A Zoning Hearing is scheduled for Wednesday, May 24 at 5:30 p.m. to review an application for a variance. Liberty Township residents interested in historic preservation should join us on June 20th at 7:30 p.m. at the Liberty Township Building. The Planning Commission is hosting guest speakers from the Adams County Office of Planning and Development in and effort to gather feedback regarding historic preservation activities, regulations, and initiatives that the public would be interested in seeing implemented over time. We look forward to seeing you at our upcoming meetings and events.

The municipal primaries are approaching, and I am running for re-election. My continuous goals are: striving to meet the needs of current and future residents; sustaining joint municipal agreements to build and maintain relationships with neighboring municipalities; working with Adams County to create more resources to offset costs in the growing economy; working with Adams County Office for Aging to implement and sustain efficient services for the elderly in our Township; Remaining vigilant about new laws that will affect Liberty Township residents; and encouraging continuing education of all Township employees to stay on top of cutting-edge tools and techniques so we can better serve our residents.

I always encourage residents to come to the Township meetings the first Tuesday of each month to voice their feedback and concerns. I listen to new ideas and try to implement those for the best interests of all. The deadline for absentee or mail-in ballot applications is May 9th, and the primary election is on May 16th. Thanks to everyone for the opportunity to serve here for the last 6 years. Hopefully with your support, you will re-elect me for another term.