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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

2024-2025 Barrett Township Citizen of the Year

Rotary of the Pocono Mountains would like to announce the 2024-2025 Barrett Township Citizen of the Year winner, Priscilla Blitz-Kice! Priscilla will have a tree planted at Ice Lake in her honor and will also be the Grand Marshal at the Barrett Township Halloween Parade.

Canadensis, Moravian Cemetery, Monroe Co, Pennsylvania; Popular names: Vernoy, Alvert.

Tue, 06 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township intends to consider adopting a proposed ordinance at its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, beginning at 5:30 P.M., at the Barrett Administrative and Recreational Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326.

Mon, 05 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Paradise Township Public Notice Fall Clean-Up Quotes The Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will be accepting written quotes for dumpsters for the Township's Fall Clean Up. Fall Clean Up is scheduled for Monday, September 30 through Saturday, October 5, 2024. All written quotes must be submitted on forms provided by the Township. Please call Tina at 570-595-9880 Ext. 4 or email paraship@ptd.net for further information and/or a quote form.

The commission includes each county chair: Lucchese; Chris Barrett, president and CEO of the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau; Ben May, Pocono Raceway ...

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary Moran, late of Cresco, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Unit will need minor cleaning before move in - to be done by landlord D-N-A Property Management Co. PA License #: RB066393 Direct: Visit Us At: Search ...

Barrett Township Volunteer Fire Company Tanker 22-2-3 Responding 2/6/24

Barrett Township Volunteer Fire Company Tanker 22-2-3 Responding to the fill site for a working house fire in Paradise Township, Monroe County PA. Date: 2/6/24

Elinor R. Englert, 77, of Canadensis, died Dec. 2 in Pocono Medical Center, East Stroudsburg. She was the wife of Harold E. Englert, ...

Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary Moran, late of Cresco, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

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Loraine Carroll Obituary Loraine Susan Carroll, 73 years old, of Stroudsburg, Pa., passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, at St. Luke's Hospital ...

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00

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Montreal Rov Encourages Yeshiva to Learn Gemara Towards Halacha

Yeshivas Tomchei Temimim Lubavitch of the Poconos is accustomed to hosting visitors regularly, however this Sunday was unique. Not only was the yeshiva honored to be visited by one of the leading Lubavitcher rabbonim, Harav Berel Bell, rov of Congregation Lubavitch in Montreal and Dayan in the Montreal Bais Din, he also spoke with the bochurim for two hours about an array of pertinent topics.

Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION TAKE NOTICE that work session meeting of the Barrett Township Board of Supervisors on Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at the Barrett Administrative and Recreational Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 has been canceled. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

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2023 Water Quality Report AQUA - Mountainhome

The 2023 water quality report from Aqua is now available. 

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau announced the launch of its "Sports, Entertainment, and Film Commission" on Friday.

A release from the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau says the commission is in place to highlight the various qualities of the region to attract sports, entertainment, and film productions.

Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau CEO Chris Barrett noted the importance of the commission in a statement:

Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS WORK SESSION TIME CHANGE The Paradise Township Board of Supervisors has changed the start time for the Monday, July 15, 2024 Work Session to 4:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. Peter Gonze, Chair Paradise Township Board of Supervisors Publication Dates L00000000


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Best-selling author Jo Piazza can talk to you about writing anything. Join Jo as she leads a creative writing session at Barrett Paradise Friendly Library. Bring a notebook, your favorite writing instrument and an open mind! Even if you’re not a writer, Jo’s insights into the writing process will inform and entertain you. An informal Q & A will follow. The Buck Hill Art Association has generously arranged this program for the Library. Please call or stop by the Library to register in advance: 570-595-7171.

LOL Comedy Night! On Saturday, August 10th, the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library will host our 2024 LOL Comedy Night at Buck Hill Falls’ Tennis Tea. This Library fundraiser includes dinner, a live auction, a silent auction, and a hilarious evening of entertainment with comedians from New York City (arranged by Carla Johnston). Dinner & Show: $100/person. Show Only: $60/person. Call or stop by the Library (570-595-7171), or follow this link for online registration.

13 Violations: Bloomin' Onion Restaurant Inspection

Inspected June 27.
Jurisdiction: Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture.
Violations: 13

Barrett Township Events

Date Source
Cancer Sucks No Tap Doubles Tournament -
Wildlands Conservancy - Get Out! For Wellness: Red Rock Mt. Airey -
Wildlands Conservancy - Get Out! For Wellness: Red Rock Mt. Airey -
Barrett Supervisor Meeting -
Rotary Club Meeting -
Homeschool Day @ Pocono Plateau -
Rotary Club Meeting -
Annual Holiday 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 -
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 -

PMSD Calendar

Date Source
Act 80-Parent Teacher Conferences-Schools Closed -
Act 80-Parent Teacher Conferences-All Schools Closed -
Act 80 Day - All Schools Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday - All Schools Closed
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 -
SIS Grade 6 Chorus Concert and Chirping Cardinals Chorus 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)

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