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Public Notice: 07/03/2024 [fff66536b7ba288d1fdc25c83124546b]

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ROSS TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on the 18th day of July, 2024, at 6:30 p.m the Ross Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on the request of Anthony Gioino for three separate variances under the Ross Township Zoning Ordinance. Property is located at 1272 Sarah Street, Saylorsburg, Pennsylvania and bears tax map number 15/4/1/20-33. Properties are located in an R-2 Zone. Applicant seeks a dismissal from Zoning Ordinance Section 307(a) pertaining to minimum lot width and lot area requirements. Applicant also seeks variance from Zoning Ordinance Section 309(d) which requires a property owner to provide a reserve septic system location. Any interested party may examine the plans and applications for Applicant’s variance request during the regular business hours at the Ross Township Municipal building.

Holiday weekend in the Poconos means fun on the water | wnep.com

Kayak rental businesses in Monroe County are busy with visitors. Newswatch 16's Emily Kress shows us how people are spending time on the Delaware ...

Monroe County strategic gun safety plan now available for public review

View the plan hereA countywide strategic plan focused on gun safety in Monroe County is now available for all community members to review. Informed by data analysis, surveys, and focus groups the intention of the strategic plan is to achieve realistic, local-level, data-driven, research-based recommendations, policies, and practices that promote firearm safety and prevent gun violence.

Sen. Brown Releases Statement on the Route 611 Closure in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area

MONROE – Sen. Rosemary M. Brown (R-40) today offered insights into the ongoing discussions regarding the prolonged closure of Route 611 in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, which has been closed since Dec. 6, 2022, causing significant disruption to residents, businesses and commuters. Since the closure began, Brown has been collaborating with stakeholders to develop a unified strategy among competing interests. Government agencies involved include the National Park Service, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Federal Highway Administration and Indigenous Tribal Leaders.

Youth Radio Summer Camp 2024 Comes to a Close - WFHB

Week 5: Choose Your Own Adventure The final week gave our campers the freedom to explore their passions. From introducing new music to debating the ...

PMPL Will Be Closed on the 4th of July

Happy 4th of July! PMPL will be closed on Thursday, July 4th--but we'll be open on Friday July 5th and Saturday July 6th at our regular hours. So feel free to give us a visit! Whether your looking for your next good book or movie, to print or copy, or you just need to beat the heat--PMPL is a great place to just hang out!

Monroe County Area Agency on Aging: Out of County Volunteer Transportation

This public transit program requires riders to schedule rides in advance, accepting various payment methods such as insurance, vouchers, donations, ...

Man accused in Poconos kidnapping also sexually assaulted woman in Slate Belt, authorities say

Davaun Jackson, 29, of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County in May forced himself onto the victim who was interviewing for a job, authorities said.

See all homes sold in Cumberland County, June 24 to June 30 - PennLive.com

428 Fairway Drive, Monroe Township, $370,000, 1,232 square feet, $300 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. North Middleton Township.

Monroe Theatre News - July 4, 2024

Submitted by Ashley Schumacher While the summer's busy pace races by with vacations and festivals, the Monroe Theatre has slowed its entertainment ...

A Second Look - July 4, 2024 - Monroe County Beacon

75 Years Ago (1949) Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Latimer and son Dale spent last week vacationing in Pennsylvania, where Mr. Latimer was born and…

See all homes sold in Mechanicsburg, June 24 to June 30 - PennLive.com

6347 Locust Lane, Hampden Township, $407,500, 1,867 square feet, $218 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms. 38 Devonshire Square, ...

Man accused in Monroe County kidnapping charged in sex assault case - The Morning Call

Davaun C. Jackson, 29, of East Stroudsburg, was charged Wednesday with sexual assault and aggravated indecent assault, according Northampton County ...

Commissioners Public Meeting- July 3rd

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Man charged in shipping container kidnapping case also accused of assaulting woman ...

A man charged with sexual assault in Northampton County is connected to a bizarre case of kidnapping in Monroe County, court documents confirm.

MONROE AND PIKE COUNTY PARTNER TO ASSESS COMMUNITY NEEDS

Monroe County Community Action Agency (CAA), which plans and implements programs to assist low-income people in Monroe and Pike Counties, ...

New Dean Named to ESU’s College of Health Sciences

Dr Brian StreetMargaret Ball, D.M.A., provost and vice president for academic affairs at East Stroudsburg University, announced the appointment of Brian Street, Ph.D. as the dean of the College of Health Sciences effective July 15, 2024. The appointment replaces a role within the division that was previously filled on an interim basis by Chad Witmer, Ph.D., professor of exercise science.

Polk Township Supervisors Vote on Effort Solar Conditional Use Application - June 25, 2024

Jun 26, 2024Polk Township's Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to vote solely on the Effort Solar Conditional Use Application.  The supervisors voted to deny the application.  The votes were the following:YesYesI will go along with it - the chairmanAfter the meeting, I confirmed with township solicitor that the motion was 3-0 for denying the application and he said yes it was 3-0.An official written decision will be mailed to all registered parties by July 1, 2024.  Parties and the Applicant have until July 30 to file an appeal if they disagree with the decision.If you found this information helpful consider giving a donation. All donations are greatly appreciated. Donations help me cover events like this one, equipment and transportation to events and ongoing expenses for live streaming (hotspot data plans, Rumble streaming fees etc).

Stroudsburg High School hires alum, Hall-of-Famer as new AD

Stroudsburg High School hires alum, Hall-of-Famer as new AD

542 Quail Ridge Ln Stroudsburg, PA 18360 - Hideout homes for sale - Lake Ariel Pa.

Property Description HAMILTON TWP. Custom builders design. Brazilian hardwood inlay floors, Cherry Cabinets, Granite countertops.

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