(6/2024) Happy Summer! Bobby Keilholtz, Bruce Pecher, and I took a four-hour flagger training class that recertified us for three years as road flaggers. We welcome our new hire, Russ Hartman, as a seasonal part-time road crew member. Additionally, the township is seeking a part-time police officer and part-time road department member. Contact the township if you are interested.

Donna Powers stepped down from the Zoning Hearing Board in April to assist the Police Department as an Administrative Secretary. The Township thanks her for her service on the Zoning Hearing Board and we look forward to continuing to work with her. The Township would also like to thank Chris Hill and Charles Murdorf for accepting positions on the Zoning Hearing Board. Chris Hill will be serving as an alternate member on a three-year term and Charles Murdorf will be serving on the Board to finish out Donna Powers’ term. We look forward to working with both as they start their respective terms.

Septic Pumping and Inspections are due at the end of this year. If you haven’t done so already, be sure check out the updated registered hauler listed on our website to schedule your service.

Our Pickup PA Event 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.

A few reminders from our Tax Collector. Municipal and County taxes are currently being accepted at Face value. They go into penalty phase effective July 1, 2024. Payment for Municipal and County real estate and per capita taxes can only be accepted until December 31, 2024. School taxes will be released the first week of July and will be accepted at the 2% discount rate until August 30, 2024. The discount amount will only be accepted during the discount period and the check must be for the exact amount owed for the tax bill. Incorrect payments will be returned. Also, double check that the handwritten amount matches the number amount on the check and that the check is dated and signed. If paying in the three-installment option, please note payment must be received by the date due, or penalty fees apply.

The Township had to send the mowing tractor to Stevenson Equipment for repair. We will continue mowing township roadways once it is returned. The Road Department is in the process of cutting the road to replace crossover pipes on Bullfrog Road. We are also working on other areas of Township roads for base repairs. Road repairs may cause minor delays. Please be mindful of the road workers while driving.

Since it is now Summer, people will be out on the roadways more often. Please obey speed limits and be extra cautious of farmers, and pedestrians who may be mowing or just out for a walk. It is important to drive slowly and cautiously to avoid hitting anything or anyone. If you want to assist a turtle across the road, please make sure it is safe to do so, ensure you are moving them in the direction they are going. If you move a turtle outside of their normal area, or even in the opposite direction, it can severely impact them. Be mindful of any fire bans taking place this summer, especially if you are planning to have bonfires during summer gatherings. Contact the Adams County Emergency services on their non-emergency number 717-334-8101 to check for fire bans and report your intent to burn.

I hope everyone has a safe and fun filled Summer!