(8/2024) Happy August! There has been a lot going on within Liberty Township in July. Our John Deere tractor with mower attachment has been out for almost two months due to an accident that damaged the mower. The mower was returned on July 22 and is back out mowing. The Road Department also had a few issues with our backhoe. Parts were ordered for it, and repairs have been made. The backhoe being down has delayed some roadwork we had planned.

The Road Department is glad to have its equipment back in working order so that we may finish the projects. Requests for proposals went out for the Old Waynesboro Road bridge to address needed restoration brought to our attention by our state inspector. The full depth reclamation for 2,400 feet of Bullfrog Road is scheduled to start on August 12. During construction, Bullfrog Road will be closed between Pumping Station Road and Rt. 116 (Fairfield Road) during the day when they are working on this road.

Please expect a minimum of 3 days of detours and delays, with the potential of up to a week. They plan to finish the project around August 16. Hopefully, this road will be up to standard for the next 25 years. The pipe replacements on Bullfrog Road started on July 24 and with the goal of completion prior to the full depth reclamation. We appreciate your understanding with detours and delays surrounding the road work to get Bullfrog Road to be a long-lasting road.

School taxes went out on July first, the Liberty Township Tax Collector will have hours on August 20, 21, 22, 27, 28, and 29 in the evening from 5:30-7 at the Township Office. If you are able, take advantage of the 2% discount period on your taxes. You can either drop it off building or in person, put it in our drop box on the front of the Township building, or mail them.

Please be mindful of school buses and kids walking to and from bus stops as the school year starts on August 24 in Fairfield Area School District. The district will be welcoming back its students for the 2024-2025 year. Good luck to the first-time students within the district! As the year starts, please remember to support all the home athletic matches, including football, soccer, cross country, and other Fall sports. I hope all students within Liberty Township and neighboring municipalities have a great, safe, and fun school year!

Carroll Valley Borough’s Police Department is hosting their National Night Out event on Tuesday, August 6 from 5 to 8 at the Carroll Valley Borough Office. Antietam Dairy and Cracken Catering will be there selling food and ice cream. Gettysburg Borough will also be hosting their National Night Out on August 6 from 4 to 8:30 at the Gettysburg Recreation Park. There will be obstacle courses, face painting, and more. Cumberland Township will be hosting their National Night Out on August 6, from 4-7 at the site of the old Gettysburg Country Club on the corner of Route 30 and Old Mill Rd. (730 Chambersburg Road).

Hollabaugh Bros will be hosting their 34th Annual Peach Festival on August 10 and 11 from noon to 4. This is a great event to support a local orchard and enjoy delicious peaches. There will be live music, face painting, and more for the whole family to enjoy.

Liberty Township is still actively looking to hire a full-time Police Officer and we are looking to hire part-time Police Officers. The Road Department is looking for part-time help. Please apply for any of these positions if you are interested.