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From the Desk of Carroll Valley Mayor Ron

(5/2023) Remember to exercise your right to vote on Primary Election – May 16th. The last day to request a mail-in or absentee ballot is May 9th. On May 16th, voting starts at 7 a.m. and ends at 8 p.m. at the Borough Office. For more voter information call 717-337-9832.

The Adams County Chiefs of Police Association will host the Adams County Fallen Officers Memorial Service on Friday, May 19th, at 10 a.m. at the Adams County 9-1-1 Center. Armed Forces Day, May 20th, honors all people currently serving in the U.S. armed forces. Memorial Day, May 29th, is a day set aside to remember those who have died in military service for our freedom.

On April 8th approximately 500 children succeeded in hunting for and picking up 5,000 eggs in less than 5 minutes – the speed record continues! The Easter Egg Hunt was very successful. To see pictures, go to the Borough website; for the mayor’s images, go to ronspictures.net. Thanks to the CVB Parks and Recreation Committee, Borough staff, maintenance crew, Fairfield High School Baseball Team, and their coach Dave Hazlett, Easter Bunny photographers Jim & Jeni Jarrell, and special helpers Pat Feeser, Jayden Bell, and Josh Hazlett.

On April 22nd, our Carroll Valley Police Department, under the leadership of Chief Cliff Weikert, partnered with the Liberty Township Police Department and Collaborating For Youth organization to collect approximately 223.2 lbs of medicine during the "Medicine Take-Back" program. Thanks to everyone involved, especially those who brought in their expired medication.

The community is invited to the 2nd Annual Fairfield Area Middle and High School Art Exhibition hosted by the Carroll Valley Borough. Approximately 200 pieces of artwork will be displayed on the walls and hallways of the Borough office. On Friday, April 28th, a reception was held to meet these young artists.

Freedom Township will host Device Recycling on Saturday, May 13th at 2184 Pumping Station Road. This event is open to Park’s Garbage Services customers living in Carroll Valley, Fairfield Boroughs and Freedom, Hamiltonban, Highland, and Liberty Townships. No appointment is required. Electronics recycling includes cell phones, computers, copiers, gaming equipment units, monitors, printers, routers, scanners, stereo equipment, telephones, and televisions (removed from cabinetry). If you have any questions, call 717-642-8269.

This year Bullet Proof Roofing is sponsoring the Movie in the Park series. The first Movie in the Park will be held on May 19th. Be sure to come a little early to get a good spot for your blanket, and also be sure to buckle in your children and yourself to watch "Top Gun: Maverick" under the stars. The Movie runs for approximately 2 hours.

The AG Explorer Youth Day Summer Camp is open to Adams County residents. This week-long day camp, sponsored by Penn State Extension from June 19-23, is full of fun-filled agricultural activities and field trips related to "Agriculture Over The Centuries." The kids will be able to plant, craft, and taste things kids would have in earlier times. The week will include local field trips and conclude with a trip to Port Discovery in Baltimore. The camp funs from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Call 717-334-6271 or email adamsext@psu.edu to register. The cost is $170, due upon registration, and the deadline is May 31st. The educational experience sounds great!

The Adams County Farmers Market launched their 2023 Farmers Market season on April 29th. The Market is now located at 545 Long Lane and has many attractive features that market customers will find appealing, such as an abundance of free parking, shady areas to sit, newly refinished restrooms, a fitness trail, a dog park, and playground equipment for children. To learn more about the Adams County Farmers Market, visit www.acfarmersmarkets.org.

The May Borough meetings are Planning Commission, May 1st; Borough Council, May 9th; Public Sewer Advisory Committee, May 22nd; and Parks & Recreation Committee, May 25th. All meetings start at 7 pm. The Borough Office will be closed on Tuesday, May 16th – Election Day and May 29th – Memorial Day.

If you have any questions, contact MayorRonHarris@comcast.net or 301-606-2021.

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