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Welcome to Adams Township

Located in southern Butler County. Adams offers a rural feeling and is one of the most attractive townships in the area. The township is near shopping locations, several dining and entertainment options, recreation opportunities. The Mars Area School District provides education and serves our community.

Announcements
Employment Opportunity
Adams Township is seeking applicants for full-time employment in its Public Works Department. For details, visit the Employment Opportunities page on our website.
Military Banner Program
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. 
MS4 Stormwater Management
Reminder to Adams Township HOA Boards. The Stormwater Facility Site Inspection (MS4) form is due May 31, 2024. The form can be downloaded from Stormwater Management page.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
10 November 2025
7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Adams Township Municipal Building, 690 Valencia Road
Mars, PA 16046 United States

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

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