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PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of MAE BENNETT, a/k/a MAE E. BENNETT, 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. Joanne L. Bennett, Executrix 806 Seese Hill Road Canadensis, PA 18325 OR TO: CRAMER, SWETZ, McMANUS & JORDAN, P.C. Attorneys at Law By: Barbara J. Fitzgerald, Esquire 711 Sarah Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 PR - July 23, July 30, Aug. 6

On Saturday, August 7th, the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library will host our 2021 L.O.L. Comedy Night at Buck Hill Falls’ Tennis Tea. This Library benefit includes dinner, a live auction, a silent auction, and a hilarious evening of entertainment with comedians from New York City.

Details:
https://www.barrettlibrary.org/event/comedy-night-benefit-for-the-library/

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leslie E. Ziegler, Deceased Letters of Administration on the Estate of Leslie E. Ziegler, a/k/a Leslie Ziegler, late of the Township of Barrett, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, who died on December 13, 2020, having been granted to Corey A. Ziegler, all persons indebted to the Estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present same without delay, to: Corey A. Ziegler, Administrator 491 Golf Drive Canadensis, PA 18325 By: John L. Dewitsky, Jr., Esq. 17 N. 6th St. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Telephone 570-424-0300 Attorney for Administrator PR - July 9, July 16, July 23

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at 8:30 a.m., at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326. As summarized below, the proposed ordinance would amend Articles 8 and 9 of the Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance 175), as previously amended. 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 ARTICLES 8 AND 9 OF THE BARRETT TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE (ORDINANCE 175). The following is a brief summary of all of the provisions of the proposed ordinance: Section 1 provides the legal authority and legislative intent relating to the ordinance. Section 2 amends Article 8 (Light Industrial District LI) by clarifying that "single family detached dwellings" are permitting uses in that district, and by establishing minimum yard setbacks for single family detached dwellings in that district. The existing area and dimensional regulations continue to apply to all other uses within the Light Industrial District. Section 3 amends Article 9 (Industrial District I) by clarifying that "single family detached dwellings" are permitting uses in that district, and by establishing minimum yard setbacks for single family detached dwellings in that district. The existing area and dimensional regulations continue to apply to all other uses within the Industrial District. Section 4 and Section 5, respectively, contain severability and repealer provisions. Section 6 provides that the proposed ordinance will take effect 5 days after the date of its enactment. The proposed ordinance is on file for inspection and review without charge (or a copy may be obtained for a charge not greater than the cost thereof) at Barrett Township's offices at the address listed above. A copy of the proposed ordinance has also been provided to and may be reviewed at the Pocono Record and the Monroe County Law Library. If you require special accommodations in order to participate in this hearing, please contact Barrett Township at 570-595-2602 at least 1 business day in advance to discuss how your needs may best be accommodated. WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Todd W. Weitzmann, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Solicitor Barrett Township Board of Supervisors P - July 7, July 14

Editor's Note:
At first glance, these seem like some pretty major changes they are making to the zoning ordinance.