(11/2020) We greatly appreciate the opportunity to utilize the Emmitsburg News-Journal to allow the Liberty Township residents to stay informed and updated about events going on in our township.

Currently, Liberty Township is in the process of codification of our ordinances providing an online searchable code of Liberty Township regulations. We hope that this will make it easier for everyone to access and comprehend ordinance questions when they arise. In September, we adopted a new Well Ordinance, mandating the same rules for all wells; making water safe for all residents to consume. A Truck Restriction Ordinance was adopted in April limiting trucks that are larger than 45 feet in length on several of the township roads. This ordinance helps to preserve our roads. We are currently reviewing an Open Burning Ordinance that would suit the needs of Liberty Township residents.

The Liberty Township building has undergone some improvements this year. We leveled off the parking lot, put in a drainage system, black topped and painted lines in the parking lot. We now have 18 available parking spots in the front of the building, along with overflow parking in the rear of the building. We added three new storage bins on the outer perimeter of the township building property to store aggregates.

The Liberty Township Police Department currently has three part-time employees. We are hoping to add a fourth part-time officer to the roster by the end of November. The Board of Supervisors recently approved the purchase of body cams for the Police Department. We commend our Township Chief and part-time employees for their hard work and dedication to improving the safety of Liberty Township residents.

Winter preparations have begun in the Township and we will be prepared for the first snow fall. We added a fourth person to the road department for the winter season on an as needed basis through the summer.

Liberty Township is working on completing the ordinance codification. The codification will be easily accessible online, for all residents to utilize. We have noticed a lot of activity throughout the township with building and excavating. Please be sure to contact the Township before beginning any work at your property to see if permits are required. A Well Ordinance was adopted in September requiring permits for new wells.

An Open Burn Ordinance and amendment of the Liberty Township Driveway and Street Excavation Ordinance will be presented for adoption at the November 4 monthly board meeting. The Liberty Township Board of Supervisors voted to extend the septic pumping requirements for all residents until 2021. All residents living within Liberty Township who have a septic system should have received a pumping letter notification.

The Township building parking lot has been blacktopped and lined. There is plenty of space in the front of the building for parking and overflow parking is available in the rear of the building. A friendly reminder that the Township does have a drop box located at the front of the township building for township business including permit applications and tax payments.

The Liberty Township Board of Supervisors invite you to join us the first Tuesday of every month at 7:30 p.m. for our monthly township meetings held at the Liberty Township Municipal Building. Please be advised that all meetings are recorded and streamed live on YouTube.

Remember to vote on November 3! The Liberty Township building will be open to voters from 7am-8pm. The Township business office will be closed on November 3. Happy Thanksgiving! Stay Safe & God Bless!