Announcements
- PennDOT has scheduled Three Degree Road to be closed in both directions from Route 228 to just south of the intersection of Docs Way and Davidson Road from 7/14 – 7/27.
- PennDOT has also scheduled to have Three Degree Road closed in both directions from Route 228 to just north of Denny Road from 7/28-8/10. Resident access to Senate Court will be maintained.
Please note that the roads listed below will be part of the Township’s 2025 Summer Paving Project. Work will take place over several days, in segments, and timing will be dependent upon the weather. We anticipate work starting the week of June 22nd.
- Acorn Court
- Ramblewood Lane
- Chelsea Court
- Dobson Road
- Hidden Oak Drive
- Hunterfield Court
- Kensington Court
- Meredith Drive
- Oak Leaf Drive
- Oswego Drive
- Scenic Ridge Court
- Winter Run Lane
Thank you in advance for your patience and we look forward to the completion of the Project.
We are excited to announce that we are moving our annual Winter Light Celebration to the Adams Township Splash Pad on July 19th for a Christmas in July event. Join us for food, activities, and fireworks. We will also have a visit from Santa himself to offer our photos with Santa opportunity. Keep a look out on our social media, and website for event information and updates on venders, activities, and times for our event. We look forward to celebrating with you!
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO VOTE ON SLOPE ORDINANCE
The Adams Township Board of Supervisors will hold a Public Hearing at 7:00 P.M. on June 9, 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 Subdivision and Land Development Ordinance Regulating Slopes within Adams Township and Repealing the Prior Slope Zoning Regulations.”
The Adams Township Board of Supervisors will vote on adopting the aforesaid Ordinance SALDO at their regular meeting at 7:00 P.M. on June 9, 2025, also held at the Municipal Building.
A Summary of Ordinance Amendments are as follows:
Section 1 – Purpose of the Ordinance is to regulate the creation and disturbance of Slopes.
Section 2 – The Ordinance will become a part of the Subdivision and Land Development Chapter of the Adams Township Codification of Ordinances.
Section 3 – Provides a definition of slope and steep slope.
Section 4 – Sets requirements for slope setbacks, benching, residential zone slopes, other zoning district slopes, maximum disturbance of existing sleep slopes in residential zones, inclusion of table and map for slopes, both pre-construction and post-construction, requirement of a slope stability analysis, minimum size for benching or tiering, and requirement of vegetation.
Section 5 – Failure to comply with Slope Ordinance requirements will subject property owners and developers to the enforcement provisions of the Adams Township Codification of Ordinances pertaining to Subdivision and Land Development.
Section 6 – All inconsistent Ordinances and § 192-58(B)(3) of the Adams Township Zoning Ordinance are repealed.
Section 7 – Severability Clause.
Section 8 – 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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
The Adams Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing and vote on adopting an Ordinance entitled: “An Ordinance Updating the Institute of Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Handbook/Manual to the 11th Edition (2021)” at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 9, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. at the Township Building located at 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046.
Summary of Ordinance: The purpose of the amendment is to amend the Ordinance so that the Township refers to the 2021 edition of the Transportation Engineers’ Trip Generation Handbook/Manual 11th Edition (2021). The Trip Generation Handbook/Manual sets forth multimodal trip generation data for urban, suburban and rural application. The Ordinance is effective five days after enactment. The Ordinance also contains a repealer clause.
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
Adams Township Public Works Part Time Grounds Laborer Position
Adams Township Public Works is looking to fill part-time grounds labor positions. Responsibilities include but are not limited to, mowing and trimming grass, facility and restroom maintenance, and park clean up. Some weekend work is required. Applicants must be 18 years of age and have a valid driver’s license. This position starts at $15.00 per hour. Please call our Administrative office with any questions. (724) 625-2221.
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.
