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Eastern Monroe Public Library – Closed Sunday

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. The post Eastern Monroe Public Library – Closed Sunday appeared first on Eastern Monroe Public Library.

Eastern Monroe Public Library – Closed Tuesday

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. The post Eastern Monroe Public Library – Closed Tuesday appeared first on Eastern Monroe Public Library.

CANCELED: Supervisor's Meeting 2/27/23

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

Malcolm X: A Life of Reinvention by Manning Marable

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.

Pick Up the Poconos – Sign Up! 4.22.23

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Pick Up the Poconos – Sign Up! 4.22.23

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Pick Up the Poconos – Sign Up! 4.22.23

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Madden: Victims Deserve Their Day in Court

Speaking on the House floor on Friday, Feb. 24, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden lauded the efforts of Speaker Rozzi and Rep. Gregory to champion legislation that gives hope and opportunity for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to achieve justice. Now it's up to the Senate, Madden said, to do what's right and also pass this legislation without needlessly bundling it with other unrelated controversial topics.

Workforce Development Board Meeting – Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

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 Inn218 Route 580Greeley, 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.

Workforce Development Board Meeting – Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

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 Inn218 Route 580Greeley, 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.

Workforce Development Board Meeting – Wednesday, March 1st, 2023

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 Inn218 Route 580Greeley, 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.

02.23.23 Board of Education

Hawthorne Mount Pocono Resort Exhibits

To view the exhibits for the Hawthorne Mount Pocono Resort Conditional Use hearing click link below:

Madden: Justice for Victims of Sexual Assault Now

During a House Floor debate on Tuesday, Feb. 21, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden responded to the minority party's political bickering by pointing out victims of sexual assault have been waiting for more than a decade for justice. And, as Speaker Rozzi intended with this week's Special Session, the purpose today and this entire week is ensuring victims have their opportunity to achieve justice. More at RepMadden.com

02.13.23 District Planning

2023 Recycling & Solid Waste Permits Due

Solid Waste permits can be renewed starting Wednesday, March 1, 2023 to April 15, 2022. Please remember to bring your registration when you renew.

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02.09.23 Board of Education

A Survivor’s Voice: Opening Up About Teen Domestic Violence

19 This is the story of our client Jax* depicting his experience as a survivor of Teen Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is always clear as day. For me, it started off small, unrecognizable to those around me and even to myself. It may also show up in many different ways, such as emotional, physical, sexual, or mental.

A Survivor’s Voice: Opening Up About Teen Domestic Violence

19 This is the story of our client Jax* depicting his experience as a survivor of Teen Domestic Violence. Domestic violence is always clear as day. For me, it started off small, unrecognizable to those around me and even to myself. It may also show up in many different ways, such as emotional, physical, sexual, or mental.