Announcements
Elected officials from both the Borough of Mars and the Township of Adams will host the third joint public meeting on Tuesday, June 2nd , 2026, at 6 p.m. at Twelve Oaks Mansion 160 Scharberry Ln, Mars Pa, 16046. More information will be posted in the weeks leading up to the meeting date. Please visit the merger page to RSVP for the meeting.
NOTICE OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING
The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania will hold a public hearing on a Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application submitted by Flynn Properties, LLC on June 22, 2026, at 6:45 P.M. at the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046, where the public may attend and be heard. The Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application seeks to change the use at 1011 Aster Way to an automotive service. The property is in the Route 228 Overlay Zoning District.
The Request for Conditional Use Hearing Application is available for inspection at the Adams Township Municipal Building, Monday through Friday (holidays excepted) from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.
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 ON ADOPTING AN ORDINANCE FOR THE MERGER OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ADAMS AND THE BOROUGH OF MARS
The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, will hold a Public Hearing on June 8, 2026, at 6:30 P.M. in the Adams Township 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 entitled “An Ordinance to Adopt an Intermunicipal Agreement for the Merger of the Township of Adams and the Borough of Mars”.
A Summary of the Ordinance is as follows:
The Ordinance adopts an Agreement outlining the procedure and substantive provisions of the Joint Agreement for the Merger of Mars Borough and Adams Township. The effective date is when both municipalities have enacted the Ordinance.
A Summary of the Merger Agreement is as follows:
- The recitals (Whereas clauses) are made a part of the Agreement.
- The following ballot question shall be submitted to the voters of each municipality at the November 3, 2026, election:
Shall the Borough of Mars, a Pennsylvania municipality organized under the Borough Code, be merged into the Township of Adams, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, and with the Township being renamed Mars Township, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, effective January 1, 2028?
- Sets forth the boundaries of the merger of Mars into Adams, the form of government, the effective date of January 1, 2028, and the name of the new municipality “Mars Township”.
- Sets forth provisions for the types of government, the assumption of offices, the termination of Mars’ elected officials and the Mars’ Auditor, the assumption of residency for electors and candidates, and the amendment of the zoning Ordinances and maps.
- Sets forth provisions as to infrastructure, including public works, code enforcement, zoning, parks and recreation and police services, the continuation of sewer service for existing customers, and the transfer of the Mars Borough water system to Mars Township.
- Sets forth provisions for the offer of employment to Mars Borough employees, including the public works foreman, collective bargaining employees and police officers, Mars Borough appointed officials and professional service providers, as well as part time or seasonal positions shall be terminated. Mars Borough will not create any new full time position after the effective date of the Agreement. All Adams Township employee positions will be preserved.
- Sets forth the provision for the transfer of assets and liabilities to Mars Township from Mars Borough.
- Sets forth provisions for the uniformity of taxation rates as required by the Penna. Constitution. All uncollected taxes and assessments due and owing Mars Borough will be transferred to Mars Township.
- Sets forth provisions regarding the utilization of Adams’ Ordinances and the termination of Mars Borough’s Ordinances and a conflict of Ordinances provision. Sets forth provisions for the continuation of Mars Borough’s nonconforming use, structures and approvals.
- Any unanticipated matters which may arise shall be dealt with in good faith. Establishes an advisory Council from Mars Borough Council to address merger issues. Confirms the continuing effort to construct a new library center in Mars. Time is of the essence in the Agreement. The Agreement is solely for the benefit of Mars Borough, Adams Township and Mars Township and provides no beneficiary rights to any third party.
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. In addition, the Merger Agreement is available for review at the Adams Township website at www.adamstwp.org.
ADAMS TOWNSHIP
Michael D. Gallagher, Solicitor
Sean M. Gallagher, Solicitor
GALLAGHER LAW GROUP
110 East Diamond Street, Suite 101
Butler, PA 16001
NOTICE OF INTENT TO ADOPT ORDINANCE
The Board of Supervisors of Adams Township, Butler County, Pennsylvania, at its regularly scheduled meeting on June 22, 2026, at 7:00 P.M. in the Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road, Mars, PA 16046, vote on enacting an Ordinance entitled “An Ordinance to Adopt an Intermunicipal Agreement for the Merger of the Township of Adams and the Borough of Mars”.
A Summary of the Ordinance is as follows:
The Ordinance adopts an Agreement outlining the procedure and substantive provisions of the Joint Agreement for the Merger of Mars Borough and Adams Township. The effective date is when both municipalities have enacted the Ordinance.
A Summary of the Merger Agreement is as follows:
- The recitals (Whereas clauses) are made a part of the Agreement.
- The following ballot question shall be submitted to the voters of each municipality at the November 3, 2026, election:
Shall the Borough of Mars, a Pennsylvania municipality organized under the Borough Code, be merged into the Township of Adams, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, and with the Township being renamed Mars Township, a Pennsylvania Township of the Second Class, effective January 1, 2028?
- Sets forth the boundaries of the merger of Mars into Adams, the form of government, the effective date of January 1, 2028, and the name of the new municipality “Mars Township”.
- Sets forth provisions for the types of government, the assumption of offices, the termination of Mars’ elected officials and the Mars’ Auditor, the assumption of residency for electors and candidates, and the amendment of the zoning Ordinances and maps.
- Sets forth provisions as to infrastructure, including public works, code enforcement, zoning, parks and recreation and police services, the continuation of sewer service for existing customers, and the transfer of the Mars Borough water system to Mars Township.
- Sets forth provisions for the offer of employment to Mars Borough employees, including the public works foreman, collective bargaining employees and police officers, Mars Borough appointed officials and professional service providers, as well as part time or seasonal positions shall be terminated. Mars Borough will not create any new full time position after the effective date of the Agreement. All Adams Township employee positions will be preserved.
- Sets forth the provision for the transfer of assets and liabilities to Mars Township from Mars Borough.
- Sets forth provisions for the uniformity of taxation rates as required by the Penna. Constitution. All uncollected taxes and assessments due and owing Mars Borough will be transferred to Mars Township.
- Sets forth provisions regarding the utilization of Adams’ Ordinances and the termination of Mars Borough’s Ordinances and a conflict of Ordinances provision. Sets forth provisions for the continuation of Mars Borough’s nonconforming use, structures and approvals.
- Any unanticipated matters which may arise shall be dealt with in good faith. Establishes an advisory Council from Mars Borough Council to address merger issues. Confirms the continuing effort to construct a new library center in Mars. Time is of the essence in the Agreement. The Agreement is solely for the benefit of Mars Borough, Adams Township and Mars Township and provides no beneficiary rights to any third party.
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. In addition, the Merger Agreement is available for review at the Adams Township website at www.adamstwp.org.
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.
