(7/2024) The Board of Supervisors met on June 4 and was able to answer many resident questions at the meeting. Some changes were made recently within our Police Department. Terry De Witt is the acting Officer in Charge, effective June 15th. We want to thank him for stepping into this role. He currently works with the Washington Township Police Department in Franklin County and has been there for over 20 years. Chief Don Boehs’ resigned from the Chief’s position effective June 14th. We want to thank him for his service to the Police Department and look forward to continuing to work with him as a part-time officer. Liberty Township is currently accepting applications for a full-time Chief of Police, part-time police officers, and part-time positions within the Road Department. Anyone interested is encouraged to submit a resume and letter of interest to the Township.

Liberty Township awarded the roadwork bid for full depth reclamation of Bullfrog Road to New Enterprise at the June meeting. Detours will be in place during the work, and I anticipate that the work will be completed before the school year begins. The Township is contracting work for replacing thirteen pipes on Bullfrog Road and upgrading the pipe sizes to handle more stormwater to be adequate for future use. A lot of the pipes have been undersized for some time, and the re-direction of water will prevent damage to the Township roads. The Road Department is also scheduling base repairs around the Township.

Our mower is currently out of service and is in the shop getting the parts it needs. The Road Department will be back out mowing as soon as the mower is repaired and returned to the Township. There are many signs along Township roads that have been knocked down or damaged. The Road Department is currently repairing and replacing these signs. Some signs are frequently hit each year, so we will be talking to property owners about relocating these signs. The farming season has started off well for hay, so be alert as tractors and hay wagons travel along the public roads. Please don’t make any drastic decisions that could potentially cause an accident.

Notifications for septic system maintenance and inspection went out recently to remind homeowners to have their septic tanks serviced by October 31. A list of registered septic haulers was included in the mailing. If you have had your septic pumped recently, we may not have received the report from the hauler. Please call the office with the name of the hauler and date of pumping and we will obtain the report for you. Please be aware that your Fairfield Area School District tax bills were mailed out on July 1. Send in your payments by August 30, to take advantage of the 2% discount rate.

During the summer, residents do a lot of home improvement or property improvement projects. Not all maintenance improvements to your property require a zoning permit, but Adams County requires that you receive a waiver form from the Township. There is no cost for the waiver, so please contact us to obtain one before beginning any project if you are not already obtaining a permit.

As you are travelling this summer, have safe trips by ensuring you keep emergency supplies in your car in case it breaks down. This would include water, non-perishable food, back up batteries for your phone, and supplies to repair a flat tire. If you are on vacation and want someone to keep an eye on your property while you are away, our Police Department conducts house checks. Please contact the Police Department to coordinate this.

Carroll Valley Borough will be hosting its annual Independence Day Celebration on July 4th. There will be food trucks, fireworks, and lots to do for your entire family! Additionally, during the holiday, please be mindful of local ordinances regarding fireworks before you decide to light any. Be sure to check for fire bans in the area if you are planning on having bonfires any time this summer. We still have supplies left for our Pick Up PA event, please contact the Township Office to receive free trash bags, gloves, and safety vests that can be used to help clean up local roads and water ways. I hope everyone has a safe and fun Fourth of July!