Announcements
Adams Township will be hosting trick or treat on Friday October 31st from 6pm-8pm.
The Adams Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on November 10, 2025, 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 November 10, 2025, 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, Personal Services Overlay Zoning District and the Route 228 Overlay Zoning District. Also adds Arena/Convention Center as a conditional use in the Industrial Zoning District and Route 228 Overlay Zoning District.
Section 4 – All inconsistent Ordinances and § 192-58(B)(3) of the Adams Township Zoning Ordinance are repealed.
Section 5 – Severability Clause.
Section 6 – 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.
Indoor/Outdoor Recreation Complexes and Arena/Convention Centers
ADAMS TOWNSHIP
Michael D.Gallagher, Solicitor
Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor
GALLAGHER LAW GROUP
110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101
Butler, PA 16001
Adams Township Public Works Full Time Crew Member Position 9/24/2025
Adams Township is seeking applicants for full-time employment in its Public Works Department. A CDL license is required within six (6) months of employment and the Township will pay for related testing. Other duties and responsibilities related to the nature of the job may be assigned on a temporary basis as needed. These typically include, but are not limited to, mowing, plowing, operating machinery and equipment for tree cutting and storm pipe repair, and facilities maintenance. Must be at least 18 years of age. Must have a valid driver’s license. Must pass drug screen and criminal background check. High school diploma or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required. Starting hourly rate will be finalized shortly. Benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance plus pension, vacation and sick pay.
Applications can be submitted to our Administrative office at the Adams Township Municipal Building. Or by email at cmathews@adamstwp.org
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
Adams Township will open registration for 2025 pavilion rentals on Thursday January 2nd. In person reservations will be accepted at 7:30am, online registration will begin at 10:00am. You must have an account in our Recdesk portal to be able to reserve a pavilion. If you haven’t yet, take a minute and log onto the portal to create a member account for you and your family. Once you are signed up you will be able to stay up to date on everything that is offered through our Parks and Recreation Department.
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.
Last week we celebrated Mr. Edward Vogel Sr.’s 41 years of service on the Adams Township Board of Supervisors. Mr. Vogel received honors from both Representative Stephenie Scialabba’s office as well as Senator Elder Vogels Office. As a sign of appreciation for Edwards many years of service, the Board of Supervisors has decided to rename the schoolhouse at Adams Township Community Park the Edward L Vogel Sr. School house. We are so grateful for his many years on the board and look forward to building on all of that hard work for years to come.
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.
This memorandum of understanding is to set forth the understanding and terms between Adams Township and the ATTACC with respect to the donation of real property by Adams Township to the ATTACC.
Memorandum of Understanding with ATTACC
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.
