(9/2023) Happy Labor Day! As you are driving through Liberty Township, you may notice all the recently completed road projects. Russell Standard has completed the tar and chipping on Pecher Rd. and Wenschhof Rd. AAA Paving completed work on the Old Waynesboro Road Bridge, Sanders Rd., and Boyle Rd., and the Liberty Township Road Crew completed repairs on Crum Road and ditching on Liberty Hall Road.

Liberty Township has been working with Comcast for over a decade to find an affordable solution to bring service to all areas of the township. We were pleased when Comcast recently notified us that they intend to submit an application to Pennsylvania's COVID-19 ARPA Capital Projects Fund Broadband Infrastructure Program to extend broadband service to unserved locations in Liberty Township. We are hopeful that the grant will be awarded, and broadband service will finally be available to the entire township to enhance economic development, education, health care, and emergency services.

There are plenty of local events happening this month, and we encourage you to take advantage of these great opportunities to support your community. On September 9th, Fairfield Amvets Post 172 is hosting a car show starting at 11 a.m. at 3600 Fairfield Road. Join the Greenmount Community Fire Department for all you can eat steamed crabs and fried chicken on Saturday, September 16th from 6 to 9 p.m. You must purchase your tickets by September 9th, and the cost is $50.

This is a great fundraising event for first responders. Free Admission and parking are available for the Adams County Heritage Festival at the Gettysburg Area Recreation Park on September 17th from noon to 4. This family-oriented festival is a celebration of ethnic music, food, and crafts that reflects the multicultural atmosphere of Adams County featuring musical performances, storytelling, a dance/drum group, a bicycle parade for children, and a special Children’s Activities area.

The Adams County Farmers Market operates every Saturday from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Gettysburg Area Recreation Park. At these markets, there are a wide variety of vendors that sell fresh fruits, vegetables, meats, eggs, and plenty of other things to keep your fridges and pantries full. These farmers markets are a great way to eat healthily and promote local businesses.

School taxes were mailed out in July, make sure you received your bill. Please note that ALL school taxes that are collected in Liberty Township are disbursed to the Fairfield Area School District. As of August, Municipal/County taxes are now in penalty phase collection until December 31. Remember to submit your payments if you have not already. Feel free to make your payments via mail or via the drop box at the Municipal Building.

On August 23rd, the Fairfield Area School District welcomed back its students for their first day of school for the 2023-2024 academic year. Good luck to the first-time students within the district! As the year gets started, please remember to support all the home athletic matches, including football, soccer, cross country, volleyball, and other Fall sports. I hope all students within Liberty Township and neighboring municipalities have a great, safe, and fun school year!