(4/2025) Happy Spring! In March, the Township faced severe winds bringing trees down on to the roadways. The crews are working as fast as they can to respond to these incidents to reopen the roads. When you see an active work zone, please slow down or turn around to avoid any potential hazards. Be patient and courteous to the municipal employees working out on the roads cutting and clearing the debris. Safety is our number one concern.
As we enter mowing season, please be sure to clean up any grass that ends up on the roads from mowing your yard or aim your mower, so the grass blows back into your yard and not the roads. Grass on roads is extremely dangerous for motorcyclists and those who ride bicycles. Please be courteous to those driving through our Township and keep our roads clean. Cold patch work will continue this Spring, and we will address filling the potholes as quickly as we can.
Roadway problem areas will be placed on our project list and given more attention when we are out resurfacing the roadways later this year. All materials have been moved to the new salt shed and the demolition of the old equipment shed is complete. This has increased the parking lot area. We have made tremendous progress updating the outside maintenance of the township building during the past several months.
The Police Department is anticipating the new police car to be placed in service during the month of April. The 2016 police car was put out of service and taken to the Freedom Auto Auction. The proceeds are being donated to the Adams County Office for Aging. We were glad to be able to join forces with the Office for Aging to give back for the services they provide to our township residents.
The Police Department is excited to share that they have acquired Liberty 1, the Liberty Township Police Department’s Aviation Unit helicopter. It is another tool they can use to ensure the safety of Liberty Township and the surrounding community. This helicopter is owned by Tripwire Aviation but will be designated as air support for our police department on an as needed basis. We express our gratitude to Tripwire Aviation and Ryan Morris for his generous support to Liberty Township Police Department.
The speed monitoring sign is now in service. It will be placed throughout the township to monitor and help with speed enforcement. The Liberty Township Police Department continues to offer house checks on request for township residents. A house check form is available on our website or call the Police Department at 717-642-6103.
Event Reminders: Pick Up PA event March 1st – May 31st. Contact the township to arrange a time to pick up FREE gloves, safety vests, and trash bags. If you are participating in this event, trash bags dumpster at the Liberty Township Municipal Building or they can be left along the road if you contact the Township to arrange pick up. National Prescription Drug Take Back Day will be held on April 26th, from 10 to 2 at Carroll Valley Borough. Please drop off any unwanted or expired medication. ECycle Event will be held Saturday, April 26, and Saturday, October 12, from 8 to 11, hosted at the Hamiltonban Township Maintenance Building at 31 Carrolls Tract Road. Both events will be open to Parks Garbage customers in the Southwest Group of Carroll Valley Borough, Fairfield Borough, Freedom Township, Hamiltonban Township, Highland Township, and Liberty Township. A descriptive flyer listing the detailed items that will be accepted can be found on our website.
Tax bills were mailed out in early March. Remember to take advantage of the 2% discount on your real estate taxes by making your payment by April 30. The Liberty Township Tax Collector will take payment in person on April 17, 22, 23, 24, 29, and 30 from 2 to 4 at the municipal building. Payment can also be submitted by mail or drop box.
I hope everyone has a great start to their Spring and I look forward to seeing everyone out participating in our Pickup PA Event, National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, and the ECycle Event at Hamiltonban Township.
