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To learn about the I-80/Exit 308 PennDOT Project and to view the project maps, please visit https://www.i80project.com/

To learn about the I-80/Exit 308 PennDOT Project and to view the project maps, please visit https://www.i80project.com/

All branches of the Eastern Monroe Public Library will close at 2 pm on Saturday, January 6th, on account of the winter weather.

Visit the library online where you can download e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming video available free through our website with your library card.  Click here to renew an item or place books on hold.

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We can help you locate forms and we have internet computers available for your use. If you need help filing, free tax help is available at the Eastern Monroe Public Library from VITA and United Way for those who are eligible. Appointments are required: call 211 or 1-855-567-5341 for information and to schedule. Walk-ins not permitted. AARP also offers local tax assistance. To find locations and get information, visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 1-888-227-7669.

The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners implemented a one mill tax increase for 2023 to address continued stagnant revenues, an ongoing budget deficit and significant personnel-driven cost increases. In addition, the Township has been taking definitive steps to plan for the renovation and/or relocation of the Township municipal facilities.

In real numbers, one mill is equivalent to $100 for every $100,000 in assessed value. Therefore, if Monroe County assigns a property an assessed value of $200,000, a one mill tax increase is $200.

The Township exists primarily to provide public services to residents – including police/public safety, roads, parks and permitting – which means the majority of the Township’s General Fund is comprised of personnel costs required to provide these services. These costs increase each year due to numerous factors, including union contractual obligations, salaries and healthcare costs.

As of March 1, 2023 GFL is entering a new three-year residential trash collection service contract with the Borough. The new rate is $32.93 per dwelling unit for trash and recycling services. Please note that the old rate was a rate that was secured over five years ago. With inflation and rising labor costs this rate was due to increase during the next contract which is this year. Out of only a few bids received by the Borough, GFL was still the cheapest rate. As per the new contract, residents are entitled to one 96 gallon trash container and one 64 gallon recycling container, though smaller sized containers can be issued upon request. If you have accumulated extra GFL/County Waste trash containers that are no longer in use you can contact GFL and request the cans be collected. Collection days will remain the same. Please make sure all trash is secured in bags and that all bags are placed in the container with the container lids closed.

3/8/23 Planning Commission Meeting is canceled due to lack of business.

Congressman Matt Cartwright toured the Smithfield Gateway development project in Monroe County on February 23, 2023 where elected officials provided exciting updates. 

Chuck Leonard, PMEDC Executive Director participated in the project update and tour along with Project Developer Jim DePetris of DEPG/Legend Properties, project partners and local elected officials.

Located at Routes 209 and 447 in Smithfield Township, the multi-phase, mixed-use project will consist of retail, office and residential spots, including 236 apartments and 200 additional units for residents over the age of 55.

The new development is designed to be a concentrated area of activity, where residents can live, work and play all in the same place, while providing good-paying jobs and contributing to the regional economy.

All branches of the Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed Friday, January 19th, on account of the winter weather.

Visit the library online where you can download e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming video available free through our website with your library card.  Click here to renew an item or place books on hold.

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All branches of the Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed Sunday, January 7th, on account of the winter weather.

Visit the library online where you can download e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming video available free through our website with your library card.  Click here to renew an item or place books on hold.

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All branches of the Eastern Monroe Public Library will be closed Tuesday, January 16th, on account of the winter weather.

Visit the library online where you can download e-books, e-audiobooks, and streaming video available free through our website with your library card.  Click here to renew an item or place books on hold.

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Due to the anticipated weather for tonight, The 2/27/23 Supervisor's Meeting is canceled.

Malcolm X’s life was brief but impactful. It was also filled with contradiction and conflict. Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention (2011) illustrates Malcolm’s life and shows us his personal evolution from small time hustler to Nation of Islam minister to civil rights leader. Manning delivers an extremely detailed biography of Malcolm X that Malcolm X deserves.

The Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board will conduct its quarterly meeting on Wednesday, March 1st, 2023, at 5:30 PM at the Greeley Inn, in Greeley PA.

The Greeley Inn
218 Route 580
Greeley, PA 18425

The Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board Quarterly Meetings for 2023 are scheduled as follows:

• June 7th, 2023 – Carbon County (Location TBA)
• September 6th, 2023 – Wayne County (Location TBA)
• December 6th, 2023 – Monroe County (Location TBA)

Meeting information including Agenda and Virtual meeting information can be found at the Pocono Counties Board Portal here: Pocono Counties Workforce Development Board Portal.

Information will be updated on the Board Portal site as it becomes available.