The Poconos have exploded with development since this cottage was built in the 1920s. It has a totally up-to-date inside but also still serves as a reminder of the way things used to be.

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.

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.

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.

View Audit Report Here

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

When taking a glance of this towering Victorian masterpiece from the outside, one would assume that the property is the home of some wealthy aristocrat and their family. But judging by the outside alone could prove costly.

Especially if you’re on the market for a, well, completely finished house.

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

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Subject: Jon Clark contractor

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I'm writing to you about Jon Clark contracting.

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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 

My Answer:

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.

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.

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

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 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

MOUNTAINHOME - Pastor Barry L. Whitmer, 76, of Mountainhome, died Wednesday afternoon, December 22, 2021, at Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono in East Stroudsburg. He was the husband of Darlene J. (Dewitsky) Whitmer with whom he shared 53 years of marriage.

Maybe it’s the low, end-of-year light, but on the trail to Mount Wismer, I seem to feel forest life settling down all around me. Black bears denning up, sows soon to birth young. White-tailed deer snuffling the leaf litter for acorns and beechnuts. Coyote and foxes, fishers and otters, rabbits, mice, and voles — do they smell snow coming? The cold-blooded creatures are still.

The sense of connectedness to the natural world is strong here. It’s quiet. The only sounds are the crunch of boots, rustle of leaves, and sighing breezes among bare branches.

Please take note and beware, there is a check scam targetting local checking account holders, confirmed with First Keystone Community Bank and heard from a reliable source that also People's Security Bank & Trust accounts.  The fake check was written to KENNETH STEPHENS and deposited.  Attached is a screenshot of the actual (fake) check with name and signature.  If anyone else has similar experience please forward any details or screenshots to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PUBLIC NOTICE 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 4826 CIVIL 2020 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, January 27, 2022 AT 10:00 A.M. By accessing the web address: www.bid4assets.com/monroecountysheriffsales PURCHASERS MUST PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF'S COSTS, WHICHEVER IS HIGHER TO BID4ASSETS BY WIRE TRANSFER NO LATER THAN 4:00PM THE DAY AFTER AUCTION LEGAL DESCRIPTION ALL THAT CERTAIN lot or parcel of land, situate in the Township of Barrett, County of Monroe, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, described as follows, to wit: BEING designated as Unit 704 as shown on a map titled "Site Plan, The Cottages at Buck Hill Falls, Phase I, Section 1, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Sheet 1B, dated 6/10/1986, revised 10/17/1986, prepared by R.K.R. Hess Associates, Inc., Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania and recorded 11/21/1986, in Map File 58-317; the Southeasterly corner of said lot being South 29 degrees 59 minutes 33 seconds West, 494.05 feet from Base Line Point "A", as shown on said plan, said corner also being South 23 degrees 03 minutes 48 seconds West, 1,052.29 feet from Base Line Point "B", as shown on said plan; the Northeasterly corner of said lot being South 33 degrees 19 minutes 17 seconds West, 441.57 feet from Base Line "A", said corner also being South 24 degrees 09 minutes 28 seconds West, 996.54 feet from the Base Line "B"; said lot having dimensions as shown on the plan attached hereto and made a part thereof, titled "Unit 704, Buck Hill Falls, Phase I Section 1". Being the same premises which Richard J. Boyle and Denise T. Boyle, husband and wife by deed dated 12.17/2001 and recorded 12/18/2001 in Monroe County in Record Book 2110 Page 9776 conveyed unto Joan S. Ruvane, in fee. And the said Joan S. Ruvane a/k/a Joan Stewart Ruvane died on 8/18/2017 leaving a Will probated and registered at Monroe County as Will No. 4517-0536m wherein she appointed Joseph J. Ruvane, III and Mary B. Ruvane as Co-Executors, to whom Letters Testamentary were granted on 9/8/2017. Parcel ID No.: 01.30A.1.23-4 Map No.: 01637802963450U704 SEIZED AND TAKEN IN EXECUTION AS THE PROPERTY OF: MARGARET PICO and BARBARA PICO TO ALL PARTIES IN INTEREST AND CLAIMANTS: "All Property Owners' Associations (POA) who wish to collect the most recent six months unpaid dues in accordance with their statutory lien under the Uniform Planned Community Act of 68 PA. C.S.A. 5315(b)(2)(ii) must provide the Sheriff's Office at least two weeks before the Sheriff's Sale with written notification of the amount of the lien and state that "such amount is for the past six months prior to the Sheriff's Sale only." Any sale which does not receive such notification from a POA will not be collected at the time of Sheriff's Sale." Prospective bidders must complete the Bid4Assets on-line registration process to participate in the auction. The highest bid plus costs shall be paid to bid4assets, on their website, as the purchase price for the property sold by the Sheriff's Office, Stroudsburg, PA. A schedule of proposed distribution for the proceeds received from the above captioned sale will be on file in the Office of the Sheriff within thirty (30) days from the date of the sale. Distribution in accordance therewith will be made within ten (10) days thereafter unless exceptions are filed within said time. Ken Morris Sheriff of Monroe County Pennsylvania Gary J. Saylor, II, Esquire Sheriff's Office Stroudsburg, PA Barry J. Cohen, Sheriff's Solicitor P - Dec 23, 30, 2021; Jan 6, 2022 R - Dec 24, 31, 2021; Jan 7, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Kenneth C. Horne, Sr., late of Cresco, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters of 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 (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. Wayne Horne, Executor 1895 Church Road Tobyhanna, PA 18466 MICHELLE F. FARLEY, ESQ. P.O. Box 222 Cresco, PA 18326 P - Dec. 23, Dec. 30, Jan. 6 R - Dec. 24, Dec. 31, Jan. 7

Service - Heating - Install - Repair

PUBLIC NOTICE REORGANIZATION MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Supervisors of Barrett Township will hold a reorganization meeting on January 3, 2022 at 9 a.m., at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326. All those who are interested are invited to attend. 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 day in advance. WEITZMANN, WEITZMANN & HUFFMAN, LLC By: Todd W. Weitzmann, Esq. 700 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Barrett Township Solicitor P - Dec. 16

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC MEETING TAKE NOTICE that the Board of Auditors of Barrett Township will hold a public meeting at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 7 p.m. The purpose of the meeting is to organize the Board by the election of a chairman 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 day in advance. By order of the Barrett Township Board of Auditors P - Dec. 16