Public Notices

PUBLIC NOTICE SPECIAL MEETING Notice is hereby given that the Barrett Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting/workshop at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 starting at 8 a.m. for the purpose of discussing the proposed budget for fiscal year 2021. 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 - Nov. 10

PUBLIC NOTICE CANCELLED MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township has cancelled the regular general business meeting that was scheduled on Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at 5:30 p.m. Weitzmann, Weitzmann & Huffman, LLC By: Todd W. Weitzmann, Esquire 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Barrett Township Solicitors P - Nov. 10

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING BARRETT TOWNSHIP ZONING HEARING BOARD The Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board shall conduct a public hearing at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, PA 18326 on November 5, 2020 at 7 p.m. to consider the application of Cresco DG, LLC for a Variance of property located at 967 Peterson Road, Cresco, PA 18326; tax parcel number 01.14.1.46.3 being a 1.89 acre parcel located in MU-V Zoning District. Applicant seeks a Variance from the requirements of Sections 1302 and 1303 of the Zoning Ordinance which would require thirty-seven (37) parking stalls for Applicant's project, with a space size of 10' x 20'. Applicant desires to locate a Dollar General store on the property. Applicant seeks a reduction of thirty-seven (37) to thirty (30) parking stalls, as well as a reduction in the size of the parking space from 10' x 20' to 9' x 20'. By Order of Barrett Township Zoning Hearing Board James V. Fareri, Esquire, Solicitor P - Oct. 21, Oct. 28

Editor's Note:
Don't we already have a dollar store in town?  Are we going to have two!?  
Also, my truck is 9 feet wide at the mirrors so I won't be able to park in the smaller size parking spots they are requesting.

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 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

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, 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, 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.

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

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:

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

Updated 7/27/20 @ 11:55am
To include architectural drawing and PDF attachment (high-resolution drawing available on page 132 of attached PDF)

Original Post:

PUBLIC NOTICE INVITATION TO BID Barrett Township will receive Bids for one contract for the Community Park at Ice Lake located at SR 0390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18346. The contract is for the Electrical work associated with the site and utility/bathroom building. 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 4th day of August, 2020. Bids will be opened at the Regular Meeting of the Board of Supervisors at 8 a.m. the 5th day of August, 2020. All construction work is to be included in one (1) Prime Contract for the project. Bids shall be on a lump sum and unit price basis as indicated in the Bid Form. Bidding Documents, including specifications for the work, are available electronically at no cost by contacting D&D Engineering & General Construction, LLC by sending an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or contacting Barrett Township at (570) 595-2602 to obtain a hard-copy of the documents at the Barrett Township Building. All Bids must be submitted on forms included in the Bidding Documents. Bidders shall submit Bid Security for their bid in accordance with the Instructions to Bidders. Bidders Attention is called to the fact that not less than the minimum wages and salaries in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania Prevailing Wage Act 442 and contained in the Contract Documents, must be paid throughout the duration of the Contract for this project. The successful Bidder for the contract will be required to furnish and pay for a satisfactory Performance, Payment, and Maintenance Bond, in such forms as meets the approval of the Township. The Performance and Payment Bonds are 100% of the contract award price. The Maintenance Bond shall be included within the Performance Bond as 10% of the contract award price. The successful Bidder for the contract will be required to provide proof of required insurance. The successful bidder shall provide a completed verification form evidencing compliance with the Commonwealth Public Works Employment Verification Act. Barrett Township reserves the right to reject any or all Bids for any cause whatsoever, to eliminate any item or items from the contract, and to waive any informalities, irregularities, or technicalities, including typographical errors, in this bid. Bids may be held by the Township for a period of not to exceed sixty days (60) from the date of the opening of Bids for the purpose of reviewing the Bids and investigating the qualifications of Bidders, prior to awarding of a Contract. This Project is being funded in whole or in part by a grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Community Conservation Partnerships Program Grant. The Contractor must comply with all DCNR requirements listed in the Supplementary Conditions. Barrett Township Supervisors P - July 23, July 26