In 1995 the township supervisors split the township into two parts for fire protection. The part the bordered the Borough of Stoneboro that ran south came under the Stoneboro Volunteer Fire Company for protection. The part the bordered the Borough of Sandy Lake that ran north was serviced by the Sandy Lake Fire and Rescue Department. The dividing line was the former New York and Central Railroad line which ran between the two boroughs. The southern portion of the township is a rural area with mostly agricultural businesses.
Some new growth appears to be happening with the addition of many new residences.
The southern region is also home to a section of state game lands.