We have received a response (link to previous article) from Kelly Lewis, Borough Manager of East Stroudsburg Borough:

2025 Budget Question & Answers (Q&A):

Update: This letter has received a response from Borough Manager of East Stroudsburg Borough

The East Stroudsburg Borough Council has proposed a staggering 29% property tax increase for 2025, sparking outrage and concern among residents. This comes on the heels of a 15% tax hike in 2024, totaling nearly a 50% increase in property taxes over two years.

The Monroe County Commissioners awarded several bids during their meeting on Nov. 20. A couple of the bids drew comment from a resident.

Resident Anna Lanke questioned the cost of uniforms for the Sheriff’s Department. She said there are about 25 deputies and 10 bailiffs, and the county plans to spend nearly $100,000 for uniforms for them.

She wanted to know their uniforms cost so much more than the officers at the Monroe County Correctional Facility.

Results are OFFICIAL:
https://agencies2.monroecountypa.gov/elections/

From Pocono Township Facebook page 

We’ve heard the buzz and want to set the record straight—there is NOT a circle or roundabout proposed for the intersection of Route 611 & 715. Instead, the state plans to create a solution that goes through the mountain, improving traffic flow for our community.

In other updates, the current "Welcome to Pocono Township" sign will be coming down. New, updated signs will soon be installed in Bartonsville and Scotrun, bringing a fresh look to our township’s entrances!

EAST STROUDSBURG, Pa. — The talk of every neighborhood in East Stroudsburg isn't about the weather or the upcoming holidays, it's about another tax hike.

The borough recently announced its proposed 2025 budget, which includes a 29% tax increase.

"That is a big increase for one year; last year, my bill went up from $2,100 to $2,600," said Jim Kelte of East Stroudsburg.

"Wow, that is a lot, that's disgusting," said long time borough resident George Kizer.