PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2025 During 2025, the Barrett Township Board of Supervisors will convene public meetings at the Barrett Administrative and Recreation Complex, 1200 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 8:00 A.M. Unless otherwise advertised, regular meeting will be held on Jan 22, Feb 12, Feb 26, March 12, March 26, April 9, April 23, May 14, May 28, June 11, June 25, July 9, July 23, Aug 13, Aug 27, Sept 10, Sept 24, Oct 8, Oct 22, Nov 12, Nov 26, Dec 10 and Dec 24. Work session meetings will be held on the third Wednesday of each month at 8:00 A.M., unless otherwise advertised. Work sessions will be held on Jan 15, Feb 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, Aug 20, Sept 17, Oct 15, Nov 19 and Dec 17. 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
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BARRETT TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD The Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 on February 6, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. to hear the application of Elizabeth Cichello and Jason Delp for a variance for property located at 372 Lake Road, Canadensis, Pennsylvania, 18325, bearing a tax parcel number 1/6/1/3. The property is located in an R Zone and is 1.5 acres. The variance requested is for the purpose of allowing the property owner and occupant to maintain three (3) goats on the property as emotional support animals. A variance is requested from the requirement for the keeping of livestock under § 525-23(c) of the Barrett Township Zoning Ordinance. A variance has also been requested to disassemble a barn located 25 feet from the rear property line, and re-build the structure 50 feet from the rear property line. The complete application 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, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 during regular business hours. 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 by calling 570.595.2602 at least one business day in advance to made arrangements. By Order of Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board James V. Fareri, Esquire, Solicitor
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Richard A Sommers, Jr, late of Barrett Township, Monroe County, 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 his/her attorney within four months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the 43rd Judicial District, a particular statement of claim, duly verified by an Affidavit setting forth an address with the County where notice may be given to Claimant. Jeffrey T Sommers, Executor 198 Lower Seese Hill Road Canadensis, PA 18325 or To: William J Reaser, Jr, Esq. 111 N 7th St Stroudsburg, PA 18360 January 10,17,24 2025 LSOM0215496
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Auditors of Barrett Township will hold a public meeting at the Barrett Administrative & Recreation Complex at 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 on Tuesday,January 7, 2025, at 7:00 P.M. The purpose of the meeting is to organize the Board by the election of a chair and secretary and to take all other necessary and appropriate action as required by Article IX of the Pennsylvania Second Class Township Code, 53 P.S. Sections 65901-65917. If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in the public meeting, please contact the Township at 570-595-2602 at least one business day in advance. By order of the Barrett Township Board of Auditors
PUBLIC NOTICE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold its reorganization meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., at the Barrett Administrative & Recreation Complex at 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326. Immediately after the reorganization meeting, the Board of Supervisors will hold its regular monthly meeting. All those who are interested are invited to attend. If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in the public meetings, 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
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ADOPT PROPOSED BUDGET FOR BARRETT TOWNSHIP Pursuant to Section 3202 of the Second Class Township Code, the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township hereby gives public notice that the proposed budget for Barrett Township for fiscal year 2025 is available for public inspection at the Barrett Administrative & Recreation Complex (BARC) at 1200 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, during regular business hours. The proposed budget will be presented for final approval and adoption at a regular meeting of the Board scheduled on December 11, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. at the BARC. Any and all interested persons are invited to inspect the proposed budget, to attend the meeting where adoption of the budget will be considered, and to offer such comments in relation to the proposed budget as they may desire. 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 Solicitors
BARRETT TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct a Public Hearing at the Barrett Township Municipal Building located at 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pa 18326 on Monday, December 16, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. to hear the application of James and Karen Brecker for a variance from the Barrett Township Zoning Ordinance, section 525-16(c)(5)(a) imposing a front yard setback requirement of 50 feet. Applicant desires to construct a deck on their property which will be 36.5 feet from Lenape Lane at the closest point. Any interested party is invited to attend the hearing and offer testimony. If any person with a disability should wish to request that special accommodation be made to allow his or her participation, he or she is asked to contact the Township by calling 570-595-2602 at least one (1) business day in advance to make arrangements. By Order of the Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board James V. Fareri, Esq., Solicitor
PUBLIC NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Barrett Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 8:00 a.m. at the Barrett Administrative and Recreation Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326. The purpose of the special meeting will be to discuss budgeting issues and any other Township business. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate in the meeting, please contact the Borough at (570) 595-2602 to discuss how your needs may be accommodated. BY ORDER OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
NOTICE OF BURNING BAN TAKE NOTICE that the Barrett Township Board of Supervisors has declared a fire ban emergency, effective immediately. All outdoor burning or fires are prohibited in Barrett Township until further notice. By Order of The Barrett Township Board of Supervisors 1200 Route 390 Cresco, PA 18326
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Neil G. Landi, late of Barrett Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. 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/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. Glenna Landi c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq. of Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396 Gouldsboro, PA 18424 Publication Dates LSOM0177226
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Ann Koteles a/k/a Barbara A. Koteles, late of Barrett Township, Monroe County, 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 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. Jennifer L. Koteles c/o Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 or To: Timothy B. Fisher II, Esq. of Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC 525 Main Street, PO Box 396, Gouldsboro, PA 18424 Publication Dates L00000000
(Update 8/14 @ 9am: PDF attachment added of draft ordinance)
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township intends to consider adopting a proposed ordinance at its regular meeting on Wednesday, August 14, 2024, beginning at 5:30 P.M., at the Barrett Administrative and Recreational Complex, 1200 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326. If approved, the proposed ordinance would amend Part II (General Legislation) of the Barrett Township Code of Ordinances to add a new chapter 370 entitled “Peace and Good Order,” which contains regulations prohibiting disturbances of the peace. At the meeting, 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 thereafter at the meeting. The proposed ordinance is entitled: AN ORDINANCE OF BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, AMENDING PART II (GENERAL LEG- ISLATION) OF ITS CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 370 ENTITLED “PEACE AND GOOD ORDER” TO PROVIDE FOR REGULATIONS PRO- HIBITING DISTURBANCES OF THE PEACE. The following is a brief summary of all of the provisions of the proposed ordinance: Article 1 contains a short title (Section 101), legal authority for the ordinance (Section 102), the legislative intent and purpose of the ordinance (Section 103) and provisions regarding legal conflicts (Section 104). Article 2 amends Part II (General Legislation) by adding Chapter 370 (Peace and Good Order) to Part II (General Legislation), which contains a title (§ 370-1), regulations prohibiting certain listed disturbances of the peace (§ 370-2), and provisions for violations, penalties, and enforcement (§ 370-3). Article 3 provides for the ordinance to be effective 5 days after its enactment (Section 301). A copy of the proposed ordinance will be posted on the Township's website and also has been supplied to the Pocono Record. Anyone may inspect the proposed ordinance (without charge) or obtain a copy of it (for a charge not exceeding actual copying costs) at the Township's office at the address listed above during regular business hours. If you require any special accommodations to attend or participate in the public hearing, please call (570) 421-3362 at least one day in advance. WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Todd W. Weitzmann, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Solicitor, Stroud Township Board of Supervisors