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Public Notice: Barrett Board of Supervisors Administration and Recreation Complex
PUBLIC NOTICE - PUBLIC MEETING - TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 at 8 a.m., at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326.
The purpose of the meeting is to discuss the administration and recreation complex.
The Board will not be making any decisions at the special meeting.
If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in the meeting, please contact the Township at 570-595-2602 at least one business day in advance.
WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC
By: Todd W. Weitzmann, Esq.
700 Monroe Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Barrett Township Solicitor
P - July 3
Public Notice: Estate of William G. Barry, a/k/a William George Barry, 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 her 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.
Barrett Township Supervisors - Special Meeting in Egg Harbor Township, NJ
PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING -
TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold a special meeting on Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 9:30 a.m., at 2542 Ridge Avenue, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, 08234.
The purpose of the meeting is to inspect work by a potential township contractor. The Board will not be making any decisions at the special meeting.
Manhunt for cop-killer Eric Frein took 48 days, cost $12M and ‘drastically altered’ lives
Note: This story is part of PennLive’s “vault” of True Crime PA stories, looking back on unsolved and notorious crimes across Pennsylvania.
Lt. Christopher Paris, commander-in-chief of the Blooming Grove Pennsylvania State Police barracks in the Pocono Mountains, had not been asleep long when his wife heard his phone vibrating on the nightstand shortly after 11. p.m. on Friday, Sept. 12, 2014.
Where to charge an electric vehicle in Barrett Township
Skytop Lodge
Address: 1 Skytop Lodge Road, Skytop
Details: Level 2 charging. Four ports. J1772 connectors
Note: For customer use only, according to the AFDC
Barrett Fisherman tried to save missing swimmer in the Poconos
Frank Amendolare was fishing on his boat when he jumped in and tried to save 23-year-old Christopher Schofield who got swept up in the river's current.
Author: Amanda Eustice (WNEP)
Published: 8:48 PM EDT June 24, 2022
Updated: 8:48 PM EDT June 24, 2022
MONROE COUNTY, Pa. — Frank Amendolare of Barrett Township, looks at the Delaware River, remembering the moment he realized something was wrong while fishing the river with his son.
Four Arrested and Charged after back-to-back Drug Raids at Delaware Water Gap Motel.
June 15, 2022 –
On June 14, 2022 members of the Monroe County Drug Task Force executed drug raids at the Roadway Motel on Broad Street in Delaware Water Gap. After receiving information from multiple sources, detectives learned that AMANDA PETRIZZO, 36, of Cresco, BOBBY YOUNG, 39, of Kunkletown, ROBERT BENJAMIN, 39, of Henrvyille, and SHANNON WHEATON, 77 of Delaware Water Gap, were selling drugs, specifically heroin, methamphetamine and crack cocaine out of the hotel.
Public Notice: Estate of Harold Sumner Shumway
Estate of Harold Sumner Shumway a/k/a H. Sumner Shumway, 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/her 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.
Obituary: Richard James Boyle
Boyle, Richard J. (Dick) of Stuart, Florida and Buck Hill Falls, PA died peacefully on June 11, 2022. Beloved husband of Denise Burke Boyle. Devoted father of Ann Marie Myers (Gerald) and Richard J. Boyle Jr. (Tamara). Loving grandfather of Ava, Gregory, Nicole and Brandon. Dear brother of Eileen McCarthy and Kathleen O'Brien (Dennis). Loving brother-in-law of Marianne Marquis and Noreen Romano (Joseph) and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
Kenzie becomes a firefighter thanks to Make-A-Wish
4-year-old Kenzie Moore's dream came true Saturday when the community rallied together and made him an honorary firefighter.
MARSHALLS CREEK, Pa. — Climbing up the steps of the fire truck is just one of the many things firefighters at the Marshalls Creek Fire Company have to do on a regular basis.
And it's one of the many things 4-year-old Kenzie Moore of Cresco got to do on Saturday as first responders got together to grant his Make-A-Wish to become a firefighter.
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Public Notice - Sheriff's Sale: June 30, 2022 - 509 Golf Drive, Buck Hill Falls
Notice Text
Sheriff s Sale
OF VALUABLE
REAL ESTATE
By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth
of Pennsylvania to 004962 CIVIL 2019 I, Ken Morris, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on:
Thursday, June 30, 2022
AT 10:00 A.M.
By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales
Obituary: Lawrence Madden
Lawrence Anthony Madden, 67, of Cresco, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022. Born in Queens, New York he was the son of the late Edward and Charolette (Speielman) Madden. Lawrence worked for Major Hyundai as a mechanic for many years. He enjoyed comic books, riding motorcycles and building Harley Davidson motorcycles.
Survivors: In addition to his wife, Nancy, Lawrence will be lovingly remembered by his daughters, Nanciann Madden and Melissa Foster and her husband Chad and grandchildren, Malekai Foster, Caysyn Foster, Maizey Foster and Adeline Biechy.
Services: Services will be private at the convenience of the family. Bolock Funeral Home of Cresco has been entrusted with arrangements.
Published by Bolock Funeral Home & Crematory - Cresco on May 29, 2022.
Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audit of Barrett Township Municipal Pension Plan
Original Title:
Auditor General DeFoor Releases Audits of 36 Municipal Pension Plans in 19 Counties
HARRISBURG – Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today announced the release of audit reports for 36 municipal pension plans in Allegheny, Beaver, Bucks, Cambria, Clearfield, Crawford, Delaware, Erie, Fayette, Lancaster, Luzerne, Monroe, Northampton, Snyder, Tioga, Wayne, Westmoreland, Wyoming and York counties.
Dollar General, Cresco PA: Construction Status
Editor's Note:
Last week, I reached out to Dollar General HQ to inquire about the status of our local store, because the rumor I'm hearing is they did not obtain a proper permit from PennDOT for the entrance off Route 390:
Here is the response from Dollar General Public Relations:
Hi Nate, Thanks for reaching out! DG is currently under construction on a new location at 967 PA Route 390 in Cresco, PA. At this time, a store opening is slated for summer 2022 but understand that construction progress may alter this date. Please feel free to check back with us on a periodical basis for updates.