Concerned Citizens
Residents turn out to protest ‘warehouse-ification’ of the Poconos (Coolbaugh)
About 70 people from around the Poconos are begging the state’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to stop the region’s newest warehouse.Blue Ridge Real Estate (BRRE) wants to build its second warehouse on State Route 940 in Kidder Township, Carbon County. Some residents fear the project doesn’t take enough precautions to protect Black Creek, a DEP-designated high quality stream.They… Read MorePosted on:
Coolbaugh Township residents could see environmental referendum on the ballot - WVIA
Pocono Mountains Industries (PMI) and Orchard BJK Co., in a suit filed May 3 in Monroe County Court, argue that the township's Board of Supervisors ...Posted on:
Auditor General DeFoor Announces Release of Compliance Audits for Monroe County District Court 43-3-04
Source:https://www.paauditor.gov/auditor-general-defoor-announces-release-of-compliance-audits-for-county-offices-district-courts-14/Direct link:https://www.paauditor.gov/wp-content/uploads/audits-archive/Media/Default/Reports/cty43304Monroe071724.pdf Posted on:
Pocono Politics: Episode 3
Listen to Nate Covington, leader of the Monroe County Libertarian and also owner and manager this site, MonroeCountyPA.com.If you want news on a Township, School District, or just local news, this is a site that you should be on.Posted on:
Paradise Township Supervisors Meeting Draws Attention Amid Development Concerns in the Region
The Paradise Township Supervisors Meeting on Monday evening drew attention from the community amid growing concerns surrounding the development of the Pocono Region. Neighboring municipalities have already welcomed plans for warehouses, cell phone towers, large hotels and luxury apartment complexes, and a flurry of investment properties and short term rentals. Pocono Township residents have also… Read MorePosted on:
Mt. Pocono Warehouse Should Serve as Warning to Neighboring Township Residents
Saturday, August 17, the Top of the Mountain Democratic Club Speaker’s Bureau gathered community members at the Mt. Pocono United Methodist Church to discuss warehouse proliferation in the Pocono Region. Dr. Alex Jackson, biologist, and State Rep. Tarah Probst, PA-189, were guest speakers. The event took place less than a mile from a brand new 1 million square foot warehouse situated at the 5-… Read MorePosted on:
Petition: Let’s Make the Browns Hill Rd / 191 Intersection Safe
The petition will be sent to Peter Gonze Chair for Paradise Township for a response.Those of us traveling Route 191 (Paradise Valley Rd), and the many residents of the Timber Hill Community within Paradise and Price Townships, are requesting consideration and prompt action from PennDOT to minimize the risk of vehicular accidents and injuries at this potentially dangerous intersection. The… Read MorePosted on:
State, local officials failed 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl who died after abuse, lawsuits say
Lawsuits contend that the state, two counties and different schools missed warning signs and failed to protect a 12-year-old Pennsylvania girl who ...Posted on:
Support DEP’s Denial of Water Quality Permit for Monroe County Distribution Center
Tell DEP that you support the denial of permits that do not protect our Exceptional Value (EV) waters of Tunkhannock Creek and Keiper Run.Dear Elected Official:I write in support of DEP’s proposed denial of the Route 115 Associates’ NPDES permit application, No. PAD450180.When first submitted to DEP, this application did not address construction sequencing, did not analyze the discharges… Read MorePosted on:
re: Pocono Heritage Land Trust & Paradise Open Space
Hi neighbors,I feel the need to check in with my fellow Paradise township residents. How do you feel about open space? l have been a supporter of our Open Space fund since its inception. At this Monday’s Paradise Township Board of Supervisors meeting, I was disappointed to see the supervisors pass on an opportunity to protect a 70-acre property that lies in Paradise and a neighboring municipality… Read MorePosted on: