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Barrett Township

Barrett Township is a picturesque community nestled in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania. Known for its stunning natural beauty, the township offers residents and visitors alike ample opportunities for outdoor recreation, including hiking, fishing, and skiing. The area is dotted with charming small towns, historic landmarks, and family-owned businesses, making it a popular destination for tourists seeking a tranquil retreat from the hustle and bustle of city life.

Barrett Township Supervisors
1200 Route 390
Cresco, PA 18326
United States

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info@barretttownship.com
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Barrett Township News

Richard Sommers Obituary Richard A. Sommers, Jr., 63, of Canadensis, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at home with his brother at his ...

Born on November 7, 1961 in East Stroudsburg, he was a lifetime resident of Canadensis in Monroe County and a member of the former Moravian Church of ...

This residential 2.46-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 1509 square foot house.

Police seek information in 1970 homicide cold case

BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Pennsylvania State Police are asking the public for help in solving the 1970 cold case homicide of a man in Monroe County.

On Sept. 8, 1970, at around 3:45 p.m., the body of John William Leonard Sr. was found in his taxi cab on the grounds of Buck Hill Falls Lodge, Buck Hill Falls, Barrett Township.

According to state police:

Hundreds of guests will take to the lodge for the holiday. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress gives us a look inside the kitchen. ... SKYTOP, Pa. — The tables ...

Hundreds of guests will take to the lodge for the holiday. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress gives us a look inside the kitchen. Author: wnep.com.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Nearly 250 years ago, the Second Continental Congress proclaimed a national day of Thanksgiving in honor of the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga. The battle was an important one for our new country. After the Continental Army had been in retreat, the British discovered that despite what they originally thought, the American army would not be easily defeated.

BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police are continuing their investigation into finding the killer of a 1970 homicide in Monroe County.

According to Pennsylvania State Police, on September 8, 1970, John William Leonard, Sr., was found dead in his taxi cab on the grounds of the Buck Hill Falls Lodge in Barrett Township. Leonard was pronounced dead at the scene with the cause of death being multiple gunshot wounds.

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Barbara T. Seese, 82, of Canadensis, passed away early Friday morning, November 8, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono in East Stroudsburg.

Mountain Strong Poconos helping hurricane victims in North Carolina

What started out as a small effort to help people hit by Hurricane Helene now fills a closet at the Barrett Township Community Center.

Andrea Hermes of Paradise Township is spearheading an organization called, Mountain Strong Poconos to bring much needed supplies to the people of Lansing, North Carolina.

This residential 2.06-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA features mountainous terrain and can be your dream property with a 1372 square ...

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:00:00

BARRETT TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct a Public Hearing at the Barrett Township Municipal Building located at 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pa 18326 on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to hear the application of James and Karen Brecker for a variance from the Barrett Township Zoning Ordinance, section 525-16(c)(5)(a) imposing a front yard setback requirement of 50 feet.

Barbara T. Seese, 82, of Canadensis, passed away early Friday morning, November 8, 2024, at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Pocono in East Stroudsburg.

clear path scholars

Earlier this month, nine East Stroudsburg University Clear Path Scholars and three professors attended the National Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Scholars and Primary Investigators (PI) Meeting in Chicago.

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Paradise Township is looking for volunteers to serve on the following committees:

Park and Recreation Committee - The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board consists of five members. Each member of the board is appointed for a 5 year term of service. The board plans the community Easter Egg Hunt and Halloween Party. We are looking for two Park and Recreation Committee members. The Park and Recreation Committee meets prior to each of its annual events. (5 year term)

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR BARRETT TOWNSHIP Pursuant to Section 3202 of the Second Class Township Code, the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township hereby gives public notice that the proposed budget for Barrett Township for fiscal year 2025 is available for public inspection at the Barrett Administrative & Recreation Complex (BARC) at 1200 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, during regular business hours.

Sun, 17 Nov 2024 00:00:00

BARRETT TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct a Public Hearing at the Barrett Township Municipal Building located at 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pa 18326 on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to hear the application of James and Karen Brecker for a variance from the Barrett Township Zoning Ordinance, section 525-16(c)(5)(a) imposing a front yard setback requirement of 50 feet.

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) — State Police released new details Friday about the fatal four-vehicle crash that closed a stretch of I-81 by the Dauphin and Lebanon County line on Thursday morning.

James Stokes, 27, of Cresco, was killed in the crash that happened before 2:30 a.m. on I-81 north in East Hanover Township by Mile Marker 84.8, State Police at Jonestown said in a release.

The Monroe County Courthouse, local school board meetings and sessions of the Barrett Township Supervisors became extensions of his philosophy and ...

LEBANON COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) -- State Police released new details Friday about the fatal four-vehicle crash that closed a stretch of I-81 by the Dauphin and Lebanon County line on Thursday morning.

James Stokes, 27, of Cresco, was killed in the crash that happened before 2:30 a.m. on I-81 north in East Hanover Township by Mile Marker 84.8, State Police at Jonestown said in a release.

He also served as chair of the Monroe County Planning Commission, as a Coolbaugh Township supervisor, and as a Pennsylvania Deputy Game Protector.

Jessica Lazare Obituary Jessica M. Lazare, 27, of Cresco, died unexpectedly, Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at St. Luke's Hospital-Monroe in ...

Barrett Township Events

Date Source
Homeschool Day @ Pocono Plateau -
Rotary Club Meeting -
Rotary Holiday Celebration: Christmas Tree Lighting -
Mountainhome UMC Holiday vendor Craft Show -
Barrett Bird Club (ZOOM ONLY) -
Barrett Supervisor Meeting -
Barrett Township Fiscal Year 2025 Budget Adoption Meeting -
Barrett Township Budget Adoption Meeting -
Barrett Township Budget Approval Meeting -
Barrett Township Proposed Budget Adoption Meeting -
Rotary Club Meeting -
Pocono Lodge Meeting -
Breakfast with Santa -
Breakfast with Santa -
Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board Public Hearing -
Barrett Supervisor Workshop -
Homeschool Day @ Pocono Plateau -
Rotary Club Meeting -
Barrett Township Historical Society Meeting -
Tricky Tray Drawing: Mountainhome Bowling -
Barrett Supervisor Meeting -
Rotary Club Meeting -
Homeschool Day @ Pocono Plateau -
Rotary Club Meeting -
Barrett Supervisor Meeting -

PMSD Calendar

Date Source
School Board Reorganization Mtg -
School Board Mtg -
PMSD Early Family Literacy Night for Pre-K - Grade 1 via Zoom -
SIS Grade 4 Chorus Concert -
Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Student Early Dismissal
SIS Grade 5 Chorus Concert -
CRIS-One School, One Book Culminating Event -
SIS Grade 6 Chorus Concert and Chirping Cardinals Chorus Concert -
CRIS-Holiday Spirit Week
CRIS-5th Grade Winter Concert
SIS Grade 6 Band Concert -
School Board Mtg -
Winter Recess - All Schools Closed
Christmas Eve -
Christmas Day -
Hanukkah (First Day) -
Kwanzaa (First Day) -
New Years Eve -
Last Day Chanukah
Orthodox Christmas Day
Act 80 - 3 Hour Student Early Dismissal
Asarah B'Tevet
Orthodox New Year
End of 2nd Marking Period (tentative)
Martn Luther King Holiday - All Schools Closed

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