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PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joanne C. Storer
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joanne C. Storer, late of Mountainhome, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or her attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Orphan's Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Amy Noone, Executrix 15610 Golf Club Drive Montclair, Va 22025 Eric Noone, Executor 1088 Upper Seese Hill Road Canadensis, PA 18325 MICHELLE F. FARLEY, ESQ. P.O. Box 222 Cresco, PA 18326 PR - Sept. 11, Sept. 18, Sept. 24
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE - Dangerous Structure 840 Upper Seese - September 23, 2020
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Barrett Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, on Wednesday, September 23, 2020, beginning at 8:30 a.m. The purpose of the hearing will be to determine if there is a dangerous structure in violation of Barrett Township Ordinance 85 on property now or formerly owned by Charles G. Molinari and Rosemarie P. Molinari, his wife, which is located at 840 Upper Seese Hill Road, Barrett Township, Pennsylvania. The property is further identified as Monroe County Tax Code # 01.7.1.45-1 and PIN 01-6398-04-63-9800. Rosemarie P. Molinari having died on May 7, 2008 and Charles G. Molinari having died on January 3, 2012, the property appears to be controlled by the Estate of Charles G. Molinari, by and through its Executor, Dominic J. Molinari. The Board of Supervisors has received a report that one or more buildings on the property are in a dangerous condition constituting a nuisance in violation of Barrett Township Ordinance 85. As required by Section 4(a) and Section 6(c) of Ordinance 85, the following is a statement of particulars regarding the alleged dangerous buildings: the owner is maintaining or causing to be maintained, multiple unoccupied, abandoned, dangerous structures on the property; in particular, the primary structure on the property is a wood-frame building that has been so neglected that it has partially collapsed. The property owners and any interested parties are hereby given notice of their opportunity to appear before the Board at the above referenced hearing to show cause why the building reported to be a "dangerous building" should not be repaired, vacated or demolished in accordance with the standards and requirements of Ordinance 85. The public and all interested persons are invited to attend the public hearing and to present any relevant evidence in connection with this matter. If any person with a disability wishes to request that special accommodations be made to allow his or her participation, he or she is asked to contact the Township at 570-595-2602, ext. 3, at least one business day in advance to make arrangements. WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Todd W. Weitzmann, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Barrett Township Solicitors P - Sept. 7, Sept. 14
Rosemary Brown: School District Property Taxes Explained
via Rosemary Brown:
After receiving many questions and concerns relating to school district property taxes, I wanted to take the opportunity to offer some helpful information to explain how school district real estate taxes are determined, provide information on state programs to ease the burden of school district real estate taxes for eligible residents, and highlight legislative proposals.
First and foremost, property taxes fall under the jurisdiction of your local governments, specifically your county, municipality and school district.
Property taxes continue to be a primary source of funding for these governments, as this tax is the only tax authorized by law to be levied by all three, where every property owner pays tax to each, unless otherwise exempted.
It is important to note that a tax on property is not levied by the Commonwealth, nor is it mandated on local taxing districts; rather, the decision is made separately, and independently, by local elected officials, with the General Assembly establishing certain parameters.
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID - Old Canadensis Hill Bridge Replacement
Editor's Note:
See attachments for bidding documents - engineers' drawings start on page 162.
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Barrett Township will receive Bids for one contract for the Old Canadensis Hill Bridge Replacement located on Old Canadensis Hill, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18346. The contract is for the removal of the existing bridge superstructure, abutment repairs, and installation of the new superstructure and associated improvements. Sealed Bids are to be submitted at the offices of Barrett Township, 993 Route 390, Cresco, PA by 4 p.m. (local time) on the 22nd day of September, 2020. Bids will be opened at the Board of Supervisors meeting at 8 a.m. on the 23rd of September, 2020. A Pre-Bid Conference will be held at the site on 8th day of September, 2020, at 10 a.m.
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of VIVIAN V. MILLER
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of VIVIAN V. MILLER, late of the Township of Barrett, County of Monroe, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Deceased Letters Testamentary in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned; all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or her attorney within four (4) months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Monroe County, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an affidavit setting forth an address within the county where notice may be given to claimant. Jody L.M. Hutton, Executrix P.O. Box 436 Pocono Pines, PA 18350 OR TO: CRAMER, SWETZ, McMANUS & JORDAN, P.C. Attorneys at Law By: F. Andrew Wolf, Esquire 711 Sarah Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 PR - Aug. 28, Sept. 4, Sept. 11
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed Bids for the following proposed work located within the County: Monroe County Multiple Bridge Repair & Maintenance Project Located in Barrett...
PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS The Monroe County Board of Commissioners will receive sealed Bids for the following proposed work located within the County: Monroe County Multiple Bridge Repair & Maintenance Project Located in Barrett, Hamilton, Jackson, Paradise, Pocono, Smithfield and Stroud Townships.
Sealed bids will be received by the Monroe County Controller at the Monroe County Administrative Center, One Quaker Plaza, Room 206, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 until no later than 1:30 PM on Tuesday September 15, 2020. Bids must be in a sealed envelope and clearly marked on the outside "Monroe County Bridge Repair & Maintenance Project". They will be publicly opened and read aloud at 2:00 P.M. on Tuesday September 15, 2020 in the Commissioner's Public Meeting Room, Room 203, at the Monroe County Administrative Center.
Poconos rank third in top spots to buy a vacation home in U.S.
Source: Philadelphia Inquirer
by Katie Park, Posted: August 21, 2020
The Poconos ranked among the top markets for buying a vacation home this year, according to a report released Friday by the rental management company Vacasa.
The forested area about two hours from Philadelphia was the only region in Pennsylvania that broke into the list of the most popular 25 vacation home destinations, according to the report’s data. The Poconos, ranked third on the list and with a median home price of around $200,000, was preceded by Cape Hatteras, N.C., and Big Sky, Mont.
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary P. Villa Johnson
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Mary P. Villa Johnson, deceased Late of Barrett Township, Monroe County Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Forty-Third Judicial District, Orphans' Court Division, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Elwood E. Johnson, Jr., Administrator c/o Timothy B. Fisher II, Esquire FISHER & FISHER LAW OFFICES P.O. Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 PR - Aug. 21, Aug. 28, Sept. 4
If you were previously sent an un-enveloped postcard by the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office in relation to your license to carry firearms (“LTCF”)...
... also commonly known as a “gun permit” or “carry permit,” whereby your confidential information may have been disclosed in violation of Pennsylvania law, your rights could be affected by a proposed class action settlement.
This is a proposed settlement of a class action lawsuit alleging that Monroe County, and certain of its employees, agencies and departments, disclosed confidential information under Pennsylvania law and in particular, 18 Pa.C.S. § 6111(i), through the use of un-enveloped postcards. The information disclosed included names, addresses, and other related LTCF Applicant information (“LTCF Information”). The lawsuit also alleges that certain policies and practices of the Defendants are unlawful and should be changed.
Further Reading:
monroeltcfclassaction.com/
Editor's Note:
17,000 affected individuals * $1,000 = $17,000,000
Time Sensitive PMSD Survey: Select Your Preferred Options for Reopening Schools in the Fall
Click HERE to access an important survey for parents to share their preferred option for reopening PMSD schools in the fall. The survey includes the 3 options presented at the July 30 PMSD School Board meeting & a NEW 4th option based on parent feedback. Parents only have until Noon, Monday, August 10, 2020, to complete this survey, so results can be presented at the August 12, 2020 PMSD School Board meeting.
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PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING AND OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE
Editor's Note:
You can own the land, and you can own the camper, but you cannot live in the camper on your land!
PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING AND OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. to consider adoption of an ordinance that would amend certain provisions of the Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 175). At the time of the public hearing, the Supervisors will listen to comments by members of the public concerning the proposed ordinance. If substantial amendments are not offered to the draft of the proposed ordinance, the Supervisors intend to consider enactment of the proposed ordinance immediately after the public hearing. The proposed ordinance is entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF BARRETT, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING CERTAIN PROVISIONS OF THE BARRETT TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE 175).
The following is a brief summary of all of the provisions of the proposed ordinance:
Special Supervisor Meeting August 5, 2020: Zoning Amendments, Electrical Contract for Ice Lake
PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Barrett Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 starting at 8 a.m. for the purpose of discussing zoning amendments, opening bids and awarding a contract for electrical work at the community park, and any taking action on other business that may come before the Board. If any person with a disability wishes to request that special accommodations be made to allow his or her participation, he or she is asked to contact the Township at 570-595-2602, at least one business day in advance to make arrangements. Weitzmann, Weitzmann & Huffman, LLC By: Todd W. Weitzmann, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Barrett Township Solicitors P - July 29
PA Aggressive Driving Enforcement and Education Program
via Tracy Fox, Highway Safety Network
Aggressive Driving is exhibited by driving behaviors such as speeding, running red lights, tailgating, failing to stop for stop signs and cutting someone off. These behaviors are exhibited by drivers every day. It can happen anywhere, day or night and anyone can become a victim, no one is immune. Police will be watching for these and other aggressive driving behaviors and issuing citations as part of the enforcement campaign that runs from July 6 – August 23, 2020.
Thinking of passing a stopped school bus?
School Bus Stopping Law
Submitted by Tracy Fox, Traffic Safety Coordinator
Highway Safety Network
Although it is unclear what the start of the school year will bring, I would be remiss in my job if I did not take the opportunity to cover school bus safety.