Announcements
The Adams Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing at 5:00 P.M. on February 23, 2026, at the Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to obtain testimony and public comment on enacting an Ordinance Amendment entitled “An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance of Adams Township to Allow for Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Complexes and Arena/Convention Center Within the Township.”
The Adams Township Board of Supervisors will vote on adopting the aforesaid Zoning Ordinance Amendment at their regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. on February 23, 2026, also held at the Municipal Building.
A Summary of Ordinance Amendments are as follows:
Section 1 – Purpose of the Ordinance is to allow for Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Complexes and Arena/Convention Centers within the Township.
Section 2 – Adds the following definitions to the Adams Township Zoning Ordinance: “Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Complex” and “Arena/Convention Center”.
Section 3 – Adds Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Complex as a conditional use in the Industrial Zoning District and the Route 228 Overlay Zoning District. (Note that the Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Complex has been removed from the Personal Services Overlay Zoning District as was set forth in the proposed Ordinance that was reviewed at the November 10, 2025, Public Hearing). Also adds Arena/Convention Center as a conditional use in the Industrial Zoning District and Route 228 Overlay Zoning District.
Section 4 – Adds that a traffic study must be conducted.
Section 5 – All inconsistent Ordinances and § 192-58(B)(3) of the Adams Township Zoning Ordinance are repealed.
Section 6 – Severability Clause.
Section 7 – Effective date is five days after enactment.
Copies of the full text of the Ordinance are available at the Adams Township Municipal Building, the Butler County Law Library (in the Butler County Courthouse) and at this newspaper and may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge no greater than the cost thereof.
ADAMS TOWNSHIP
Michael D. Gallagher, Solicitor
Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor
GALLAGHER LAW GROUP
110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101
Butler, PA 16001
The Adams Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing at 5:01 P.M. on February 23, 2026, at the Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046. The purpose of the Public Hearing is to obtain testimony and public comment on enacting an Ordinance Amendment entitled “An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance to Permit Townhomes as a Conditional Use in the Route 228 Overlay District, Subject to Specific Conditions.”
The Adams Township Board of Supervisors will vote on adopting the aforesaid Zoning Ordinance Amendment at their regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. on February 23, 2026, also held at the Municipal Building.
A Summary of Ordinance Amendments are as follows:
Section 1 – The Route 228 Overlay District Regulations are amended by Section 2.
Section 2 – Townhomes shall be permitted as a Conditional Use in the Route 228 Overlay District subject to certain requirements governing location, buffering and configuration.
Section 3 – All inconsistent Ordinances and § 192-58(B)(3) of the Adams Township Zoning Ordinance are repealed.
Section 4 – Severability Clause.
Section 5 – Effective date is five days after enactment.
Copies of the full text of the Ordinance are available at the Adams Township Municipal Building, the Butler County Law Library (in the Butler County Courthouse) and at this newspaper and may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge no greater than the cost thereof.
Permitting Townhomes as a Conditional Use in the Route 228 Overlay District 10 06 2025
ADAMS TOWNSHIP
Michael D. Gallagher, Solicitor
Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor
GALLAGHER LAW GROUP
110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101
Butler, PA 16001
Adams Township is excited to announce that we are hosting Adams Township: Celebrating America250, on Wednesday July 1st starting at 5:00pm with the event culminating with fireworks at sunset. This event is designed to bring our community together and to celebrate not only Adams Township but also to commemorate the 250th year of our great nation. This event will cover over 9 acres of at the Adams Township Community Park with all types of entertainment. There will be food, live music, games, crafts, and activities for all ages.
For more information, and updates visit our webpage below.
Adams Township: Celebrating America250
Reservations for 2026 will open for in person registration on Monday January 5th from 7:30am for online and in person registration.
For registration, please visit our RecDesk Portal. A user account must be created prior to booking a reservation.
Please note that the Township has selected dates throughout the year for events, facility maintenance, and other internal usage. Be sure to have an alternative date, in case the date you’re interested in is taken due to an event.
To check pavilion availability, you can check online at adamstwp.recdesk.com or you can call Adams Township Parks and Recreation at (724) 625-2221.
Applicants must complete all online forms prior to checkout.
If you’re interested in providing alcohol at your event, a Municipal Alcohol Permit must be purchased with your reservation. The alcohol permit fee is an additional $50 that is not included in the pavilion rental fee.
All online reservations are pending until approved by the Parks and Recreation Director.
Would you like to stay up to date with alerts and messages sent out to the public by Adams Township? Sign up for Adams Township alerts by visiting the link below. Through Smart911, you can select which types of township alerts & messages you would like to receive. If you were registered for Swift Alerts, your account has been carried over but you must still create a username and password to customize your account.
Log In/Sign Up – Smart911
FEMA has a tool that a homeowner or business owner can populate all information regarding their home or business and immediately receive a quote for flood insurance.
The PA DEP, Radon Division in cooperation with the American Lung Association is offering an opportunity for residents to receive valuable health related information and a free radon test kit. Click here to sign up.
Route 228 Corridor Improvement Projects
The Route 228 Corridor Improvement Projects are aimed at updating the safety and efficiency of the route from its intersection with Route 8 to Route 19. The project includes multiple projects such as the Balls Bend Safety Improvement project and the Three Degree Road project.
Click here for more information on the 228 Corridor Improvement projects.
Adams Township is proud to recognize the brave men and women who have served or are serving in the Armed Forces through the Military Banner Program. We recognize their service and various commitment to our nation and our community through recognition with a banner hung in various locations throughout Adams Township to show our public expression of gratitude.
Banners will display the official military photo of the service person, as well as their name, rank and branch of the United States Armed Forces.
For questions regarding the Military Banner Program, please call 724-625-2221 or email cmathews@adamstwp.org
You can view our current military banners on our Troop Banner website here to see the service men and women from Adams Township who have or are proudly serving our Country. The banners will be located throughout Adams Township and will be installed periodically throughout the year.
To submit applications, please visit our Application Form. To participate in the program, fill out the application and include a good quality photograph electronically scanned at 600 dpi or higher.
Adams Township offers the convenience of accepting MasterCard, Discover, American Express and Visa credit cards for General, Park and Police items through MuniciPAY. This excludes Code Enforcement items. Credit cards can be taken in the office or over the phone. Checks made payable to Adams Township and cash are also accepted. Please note to bring exact amount owed if paying in cash.
