(6/2025) At the May Supervisor’s meeting, Liberty Township agreed to promote a well water testing research project for Pennsylvania and New Jersey families with children under 4 who drink well water. Temple University researchers are recruiting families for a paid study lasting one year. The goal of this study is to understand if drinking well water can cause illness in children, which can include symptoms of diarrhea, cough, or fever. Participation in the program offers a free whole home UV water treatment device, gift cards, and a chance to win a family trip to Hershey Park. Information can be found at www.wettrial.org. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection and participating counties implement various tools and strategies to control mosquito populations. This reduces the transmission of mosquito-borne disease and allows the public to enjoy outdoor spaces. From May through October, Adams County will be setting mosquito traps throughout the county on a regular basis to monitor for mosquito-borne diseases like West Nile Virus and Jamestown Canyon Virus. They will also be responding to mosquito-related complaints from county residents who are encouraged to use the online reporting tool located on their website.

Wildfires have been a recent problem in the area, and we have had several fire bans already this year. Please be safe with summer bonfires and burning. Liberty Township requires residents to contact the Adams County Emergency services on their non-emergency number 717-334-8101 to report an intent to burn and check to see if a fire ban is in place.

Our Pickup PA Event officially ended on May 31st, but we still have supplies left over. We will continue to distribute them until they run out. If you would still like to participate, please contact the Township Office to coordinate pick up of FREE trash bags, work gloves, and safety vests. Thank you to everyone who has participated in the event to help keep our Township clean and beautiful.

The Liberty Township Police Department offers Vacation Checks to the resident of Liberty, Freedom, and Highland Townships for the protection of your property while away. Visit the liberty.adamscountypa.gov, and click on the Police Patch at the bottom of the home page. On the right side of the next page is "House Check Request", open the form and fill it in then email it to libertypd@libertytownshippa.org. Please provide as much information as possible. The Liberty Township Police Department with support of Liberty, Freedom and Highland Townships will be partnering with Greenmount Community Volunteer Fire Department to host National Night Out on August 5, from 5 to 8 at the Mid-Atlantic Soaring Association. The purpose of this event is to promote strong police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make our neighborhoods safer, and a more caring place to live and work. It is a night to promote awareness, safety, and neighborhood unity.

National Night Out showcases the vital importance of police-community partnerships and citizen involvement. Join us for food trucks, child safety education, face painting, bounce house, obstacle course, emergency vehicle display, law enforcement personnel, community outreach programs. If you would like to support the Liberty Township Police Department in hosting National Night Out by making a donation or by being a volunteer, please contact the Liberty Township Police Department or email jilko@libertytownshippa.org. Thank you for your support in helping us make a difference in our community.

Our Tax Collector is currently accepting Municipal and County taxes at Face value. They go into penalty phase on July 1. Payment for Municipal and County real estate and per capita taxes can only be accepted until December 31. School taxes will be released the first week of July and will be accepted at the 2% discount rate until August 30.

Sealed proposals are now being received by Liberty Township at 39 Topper Road Fairfield Township, PA 17320 until noon, on June 3 for road work on Orchard Road. Bid packets are available on the township website.

I hope everyone has a safe and fun filled Summer!