(7/2025) There was not a lot going on for the Road Department in the month of June. At the Supervisors’ meeting on June 3, the Board moved the Liberty Township monthly public meetings from the first Tuesday to the first Wednesday of each month. This change takes effect on July 2.

One bid was received at the June bid opening, and it was rejected by the Board. On June 10, I met with PennDOT District 8 Representative Jim Lesher to revise the bid package for FB-modified for Orchard Road. New bids will be accepted until noon on July 2, and the bid opening will be at 6 that evening. If we receive an acceptable bid, we will be moving forward with getting a full flex base modified put down and widening Orchard Road by two feet.

On June 12, Supervisor Bobby Keilholtz and I attended PA Safety Day in York sponsored by PA 811 (PA One Call). This course is offered to area excavators, designers, facility owners, emergency responders, and other public officials to promote the protection of critical underground infrastructures. The program gave us updates on gas, water, and sewer lines and the new rules and regulations dealing with PA One Call. This was a very informative class, and I believe both of us came away with some knowledge that we didn't already have, so I do appreciate that PA One Call offered the free class.

In September, I will be attending the Annual ESM Workshop to renew my certification that is required to apply for PA Dirt, Gravel, and Low Volume Road Program grant funds. The Environmentally Sensitive Maintenance Course is a classroom training focused on providing the knowledge and tools necessary for road owners to maintain roads in a more cost-efficient and environmentally sensitive manner. The course is offered at no cost to municipal, county, and state agencies involved with PA’s Dirt and Gravel Road Program.

The Zoning Hearing Board of Liberty Township will meet on Thursday, July 10 at 5:30 to organize and review the application for Variance filed by Thomas Skowron regarding a proposed accessory apartment use at his real property located at 620 Tract Road in the Township's Agricultural Rural (AR) District.

The Liberty Township Board of Supervisors is currently accepting applications for openings on the Zoning Hearing Board and Planning Commission. Some openings are available immediately and some will be available in January. Residents of Liberty Township who are interested in serving the community on a board or commission should submit a letter of interest to the township.

I want to encourage everyone to come out and join us on Tuesday, August 5 as we celebrate National Night Out at the Mid-Atlantic Soaring Association 154 Pecher Road in Fairfield. Liberty Township is partnering with Greenmount Community Volunteer Fire Department, Freedom Township, and Highland Township to host this event that is part of a national annual community-building campaign that promotes police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie. There will be food trucks, child safety education, face painting, bounce house, emergency vehicles, law enforcement personnel and community outreach programs. You can meet and greet our police officers, Township Supervisors, and enjoy the festivities with other members of our community. So please come out and be a part of it. We look forward to seeing you there.

Be aware that the Township Municipal building is generally open to the public Monday through Thursday from 8 to 4 and anyone in need of cooling off is welcome to stop by to make use of the air conditioner, water cooler, restroom, and electricity for device charging. Be careful out there, it's hot. Keep checking on your elders and your pets and make sure that they're safe and not overheated.