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Obituary: Dawn Marie Ross
Cresco, PA
Dawn Marie Ross, 87, of Cresco, died February 9, 2022 at her home. She was the loving wife of Jefferson Ross, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage.
Born in East Stroudsburg, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Helen (Marvin) Dippre.
Obituary: William G. "Bill" Barry
William "Bill" George Barry, 64, of Cresco, passed away in his home on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. Born in Staten Island, New York he was a son of the late William John and Mary (Brewer) Barry. Bill was the beloved husband of Charlene (Scott) Barry, with whom he shared 42 years of marriage. Bill owned and operated Bill Barry Excavating, Inc. & Cresco Quarry which he established in 1989. He had a passion for flying airplanes and also building them. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Parish and was a Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus.
Survivors: In addition to his wife, Charlene, Bill is survived by his sons, William "Bill" Barry and Peter Barry and his wife, Kelly; daughter, Amanda Barry Miller and her husband, Jason; brothers, Edward Barry and his wife, Diane and Michael Barry and his wife Charlene; sister, Eileen Barry; sister-in-law, Maria Barry and beloved granddaughters, Adaline and Amelia Barry. Bill was preceded in death by his brother, Kevin Barry and sister, Mary Hogrebe.
Barrett Township Firemen’s Relief Association - Monroe County - Audit Period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020
Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of Volunteer Firefighters' Relief Associations in 26 Counties (source)
Barrett Township Firemen’s Relief Association - Monroe County - Audit Period January 1, 2018 to December 31, 2020
Finding: insufficient surety bond coverage.
Maple Syrup Open House 2022
March 12 & 13, 2022
10am to 3pm
ESTATE NOTICE - Estate of Donald J. Kice
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald J. Kice, deceased Late of Barrett Township, Monroe County 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 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. Dean S. Kice, Executor c/o Timothy B. Fisher II, Esquire FISHER & FISHER LAW OFFICES P.O. Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 PR - Jan. 21, Jan. 28, Feb. 4
Public Notice: Estate of Adolph Brost
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Adolph Brost, 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. Janis Whitmore, Administratrix PO Box 32 Mountainhome, PA 18342 MICHELLE F. FARLEY, ESQ. P.O. Box 222 Cresco, PA 18326 PR - Jan. 14, Jan. 21, Jan. 28
Barrett Township Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting Schedule 2022
To the editor: Avoid Jon Clark Contracting
To the editor - as written:
Subject: Jon Clark contractor
Message:
I'm writing to you about Jon Clark contracting.
Frequently Asked: Is Blue Ridge Slow for you?
Frequently Asked:
Going crazy with poor or nonexistent Blue Ridge cable service. Anybody else in Canadensis Cresco area having issues? Generally service is spotty but it’s been terrible on and off for over a week now. Ty
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One man dead after crash in Monroe County
The crash happened just before 9 p.m. on Saturday night.
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — A man is dead after a crash in Monroe County.
The wreck happened just before 9 p.m. Saturday night near the intersection of Paradise Valley Road and Wyndham Drive near Cresco.
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Obituary: Joseph Ferraro
Joseph John Ferraro, 90, of Shrewsbury, New Jersey and formerly of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania passed on Monday, January 3, 2022 in Holmdel, New Jersey. He was the loving husband of the late Patricia (Clinchot) Ferraro, who passed away in 2010.
PUBLIC NOTICE MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2022
During 2022, the Barrett Township Board of Supervisors will convene public meetings at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, according to the following schedule: Regular meetings will be held on the second Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. and on the fourth Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m., unless otherwise noted (Jan. 12, Jan. 26, Feb. 9, Feb. 23, March 9, March 23, April 13, April 27, May 11, May 25, June 8, June 22, July 13, July 27, Aug. 10, Aug. 24, Sept. 14, Sept. 28, Oct. 12, Oct. 26, Nov. 9, Nov. 23, Dec. 14, and Dec. 28). Work session meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 8 a.m., unless otherwise noted (Jan. 19, Feb. 16, March 16, April 20, May 18, June 15, July 20, Aug. 17, Sept. 21, Oct.19, Nov. 16, Dec. 21). If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in these public meetings, please contact the Township at 570-595-2602 at least one day in advance. Weitzmann, Weitzmann & Huffman, LLC By: Todd W. Weitzmann, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Barrett Township Solicitors P - Jan. 7
Management Update - January 5, 2022 - Barrett Township
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Follow up video re: public comments at Barrett Township Auditor's Meeting
As read at the public Auditor meeting - January 4, 2022
Welcome New Supervisors
It’s a politically exciting time in Barrett nowadays, as our voters recently elected 3 new supervisors.
Public Notice: Planning Commission Reorganization Meeting
PUBLIC NOTICE REORGANIZATION MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Barrett Township Planning Commission will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, January 5, 2022 at 5:30 p.m., at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326. The purpose of the meeting is to elect its officers and to make and alter the rules and regulations to govern its procedures in accordance with Section 207 of the Pennsylvania Municipalities Planning Code (53 P.S. § 10207). Immediately after the organization meeting, the Planning Commission will hold its regular monthly meeting to consider any and all business of the Planning Commission. If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in the public meeting, please contact the Township at 570-595-2602. WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Deborah L. Huffman, Esq. 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Barrett Township Planning Commission Solicitor P - Jan. 4