(5/2021) Warm weather is fast approaching, and the Liberty Township Road Crew has begun preparing several roads for repair work. Roads will be closed to through traffic during the base repair and double tar and chip of Irishtown Road, Brent Road, Bullfrog Road, and the section of McGlaughlin Road from Water Street to Bullfrog Road. Old Waynesboro Road has been dug up and resurfaced with stone and rolled. We are currently getting bids to double tar and chip the road.

The road crew continues the work of opening ditches and cutting back trees may potentially fall on the roadways. In May, we will begin mowing along the roadways and start replacing noncompliant signs. Please remain vigilant of Road Work area signs and any flagman. Safety is of our utmost concern while working on township roadways. The state is scheduled to complete pipe replacement and headwall construction at the intersections of Tract Road and Boyle Road and at Orchard Road by April 22.

In April, I completed the Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance (ESM) recertification provided by the Center for Dirt and Gravel Road Studies. This course is focused on providing the knowledge and tools necessary for road owners to maintain roads in a more cost-efficient and environmentally sensitive manner and certification is a requirement when applying for grants for road projects in the township.

A neighboring township has graciously sold us two used VASCAR units for a total of $1.00. Once serviced and calibrated, we can put them to use. Our Police Department continues to work hard and receive praise from Liberty and Freedom Townships. Please support our police officers and show them appreciation for all that they do.

Also, continue to remain vigilant with COVID-19. While a lot of people are getting vaccinated, still remember to wear your mask while out in public to remain compliant with state and federal mandates. Township meetings are still at limited capacity. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30 p.m. You can find meeting information on our municipality’s page of the Adams County website.

The Pennsylvania Primary Election is on May 18. We have some candidates that are running for the open positions in the township. Jessica Ilko is running for Tax Collector. There are four vacancies and three candidates running to represent Liberty Township on the Adams County Republican Committee. Cindy Arentz, Bob Jackson, and I, are all running. Sue Hek is running for reelection of Township Auditor. She is a write-in candidate for the Primary Election. Sue has done a great job serving Liberty Township for the last four years. Brandon Lowe is a young candidate running for Township Supervisor. He was born and raised in the Fairfield Area and is raising his young family in the township. We encourage young people to step up and get involved in our political process. Please show your support on May 18th and vote! Thank you!