Voters overwhelmingly approve plan to merge Mars Borough and Adams Township

Voters in both Mars Borough and Adams Township overwhelmingly approved a plan to merge the two communities, paving the way for the creation of Mars Township. Leaders said the merger will bring expanded services, lower taxes, and new opportunities for growth. "It's a great day to be a Marshian," said Russ Ford, chairman of the Adams Township Board. Ford, along with the president of Mars Borough Council, Mike Fleming, and other supervisors, has been working for a year to come up with a plan to benefit both communities.For the merger to happen, it required voters in both municipalities to approve it by a majority. According to local leaders, nearly 72% of voters supported the plan combined. A large part of it stemmed from plans to expand or rebuild the Mars area public library. It has been a shared resource for both communities for years, but Mars wanted to keep it within the borough, and asking Adams Township taxpayers to help was not feasible.The merger is expected to address one of Mar