(7/2023) Happy 4th of July! Independence Day falls on the first Tuesday of the month, therefore our monthly Board of Supervisors meeting will be held on Wednesday, July 5th at 6 p.m.. Residents are encouraged to attend our monthly township meetings and view them on our YouTube channel.

The Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public meeting on Thursday, July 6th at 6 p.m., for the purpose of conducting continued proceedings for the consideration of the evidence presented at a hearing held on May 24, and for the Zoning Hearing Board to render a decision on an Application for Variance to the Zoning Hearing Board, filed by George F. Wilders, relative to certain adjacent real properties located in Liberty Township with designated street addresses of 201 Harbaugh Valley Road and 203 Harbaugh Valley Road, Fairfield.

The Liberty Township Road Department stayed very busy in June. As mowing along the road continues, please be cautious and courteous of our tractor mowing when you pass them along the roads. The road department also completed pipe replacements on Sanders Road, Wenschhof Road, and on Boyle Road. We are hoping that these pipes will not need to be replaced again for at least 20 years.

Our 2023 roadwork bid process has been completed and bids have been awarded to the low bidders. We are currently scheduling the work with Russell Standard from Fayetteville for tar and chip work on Pecher Road, AAA Paving and Excavating from Waynesboro for base repair and various other work on Boyle Road, AAA Paving for paving the bridge on Old Waynesboro Road, and New Enterprise Stone and Lime from Chambersburg for work on Wenschhof Road. A recent inventory of signs in the township indicated that about twenty signs are weathered and need to be replaced. These signs will be ordered and replaced within the next few months.

I want to thank all our local first responders. I truly appreciate the Liberty Township Police Department and all they do to keep our township safe. This year is the 100-year anniversary of the Fairfield Fire Department. I would like to congratulate Chief Bill Jacobs on that accomplishment for the department and extend thanks to the Fairfield Fire Department for continuing to keep our communities safe. I would also like to thank Loretta Weaver from the IT Helpdesk at Adams County for her patience, commitment, and support throughout the years with our website. We wish her well in her upcoming retirement! We look forward to working with Shane Rhoten as he will be stepping into Loretta’s previous role. We work very closely with many of the county agencies daily and don’t get enough opportunities to thank them.

Please consider donating during the American Red Cross Blood Drives occurring throughout this summer. YWCA Gettysburg & Adams County Community Blood Drive hosted by Central Pennsylvania Blood Bank is scheduled for Thursday, July 15th from noon to 5. Everyone will receive a certificate for a free Medium Blizzard from Dairy Queen and a Blood Donor T-Shirt! To schedule an appointment call: 1-800-771-0059.

We encourage you to have fun but be mindful of the drought and any ongoing burn bans as you are celebrating this year. Check with your municipality for guidelines regarding the use of fireworks. Carroll Valley Borough will be hosting a 4th of July celebration at the Carroll Commons Park with food trucks and live music. The event starts at 6:30 PM and fireworks will begin at 9:45 p.m.. This event is a safe way to view fireworks. I also encourage everyone to go show their support for Music in the Park at the Hamiltonban Township Community Park on July 16th and August 20th from 6 to 8 p.m.. Bring your lawn chairs, a picnic dinner, and enjoy the music from various local bands. Have a great summer!