(4/2024) Happy Spring! In March, the Township faced a variety of weather events stemming from heavy rain and flooding to severe winds that caused trees to come down. The Road Department met with representatives from LTAP and PennDOT District 8 to discuss and evaluate our roads and the priorities within the Township. This year, it is proposed that a 2400 ft section of Bullfrog Road is in need of full-depth reclamation. We are in the process of completing the bid packets for this project and others. Visit our website frequently during the upcoming months to see a schedule of road work throughout the township.

At the February Board of Supervisors meeting, the Elected Auditors brought up an issue that they had discussed at their meeting in January. The auditors raised a concern regarding the bonds and how they cover the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer. Liberty Township currently holds bonds on both the Treasurer and Assistant Treasurer as required by the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code.

To gather additional information on the bonds and coverage, the Board of Supervisors reached out to the Township’s insurance company for clarification. A representative from H.A. Thompson attended the March meeting and provided clarification on the bond coverage and confirmed that all employees are currently covered under the liability policy for theft. The Township also has additional liability insurance covering the Supervisors. We hope that we have put any worried residents’ minds at ease with the clarification provided at our March meeting, along with this further explanation here. Our internal controls are audited annually to ensure that we are doing the best we can to make sure that our Township is safe, and our finances are secure.

The Liberty Township Tax Collector will take payment in person on April 17, 18, 23, 24, 25, and 30 from noon to 3 at the municipal building. Don’t forget to take advantage of the 2% discount on your real estate and per capita taxes by making your payment by April 30. If you send a payment at face value during the discount period, your payment will be returned. Payment can also be submitted by mail or drop box. Payments will be accepted at face value from May 1 to June 30. Payments made after June 30 will have a 10% penalty added.

Liberty Township is hosting another Pick Up PA event from March 15th – May 31st. The Township was provided FREE supplies from PennDOT, such as gloves, safety vests, and trash bags. Please email assistant@libertytownshippa.org or call 717-642-3780 to receive free supplies for this event. The Township will coordinate with participants to dispose of any trash that has been collected.

There will be an ECycle Event at Highland Township on Saturday, May 4 and Saturday, October 12, from 8AM-11AM. Both events will be open to Parks Garbage customers in the Southwest Group which includes Carroll Valley Borough, Fairfield Borough, Freedom Township, Hamiltonban Township, Highland Township, and Liberty Township. Check with your respective municipalities for a list of what items are being accepted.

Chief Boehs wants to remind residents that theft occurs more often as the weather gets warmer. Lock up your home, cars, and valuables and make sure your security systems are working. The Liberty Township Police Department offers house checks for residents who are travelling. If you would like to request this service, a house check form is available on our website.

I hope everyone has a great start to their Spring and I look forward to seeing everyone out participating in our Pick-Up PA Event and the ECycle Event at Highland Township.