PUBLIC NOTICE
NPDES PERMIT
Pursuant to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Rules and Regulations and Clean Streams Law, notice is hereby given that Bill Barry Excavating Inc., 174 Quarry Lane, Cresco, PA 18326, has made application to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection for a renewal of its existing individual PNDES Permit.
Edit 2/17/23:
I learned the Gunderson / property was not purchased with Open Space funds, therefore doesn't get treated the same way as actual Open Space land.
I've also filed a Right to Know Request for the deed, which is available here. It appears Barrett Township paid $1 for the property, it wasn't gifted. I am also able to confirm the deed contains the following language, bottom of page 2:
AND ALSO UNDER AND SUBJECT to the condition that the premises conveyed herein
are to be accessible to all Monroe County residents and the premises shall only be
utilized, in perpetuity, for recreation and open space.
However, this does not mean that the Township is obligated to keep ownership of the property forever. It means that the next buyer also needs to keep it open to all Monroe County residents.
Two names are attached to the property because Selma Gunderson conveyed the property to Norman Golten in 2003 before it was transferred to Barrett Township in 2013.
Edit 2/13/23:
To those who are interested, here are a few documents that I found from 2018 when I filed a Right to Know request for financial expense and related information related to the Gunderson (Golten) property.
Since the township is only required to retain this type of information for 5 years I figured it would be prudent to share the information.
Edit 1/31/23 @ 4pm
For those who are interested, it looks like there is 2014 meeting minute documentation available through the site search related to Golten.
It looks like this is the same property that I had been referring to as "Gunderson" - I'm not sure how the same property got two names.
Original Post:
On January 18, 2023, the Barrett Township Supervisors voted to sell the Golten Property by a vote of 3-2. John Seese, Pam Gardsy, and Kelly Slinger voted aye. Patti O'Keefe and Darryl Speicher voted nay.
What is the Golten Property?
In 2013 Mr. Golten offered his property on Spruce Cabin Road of approximately 35 acres to the Township with the condition that the Supervisors would not sell the property and would maintain it for use by the community. The deed of March 11, 2013 states:
"Under and subject to the condition that the premises conveyed herein are to be accessible to all Monroe County residents and the primses shall only be utilized, in perpetuity, for recreation and open space.
The property is located at 3423 Spruce Cabin Road.
Source: Lehigh Valley Live
The (Easton Area School District) board agreed Tuesday to hire A Plus Logistics in Barrett Township, Monroe County, to look for ways to make bus routes more efficient...
Source: Pocono Record
It is a great honor to serve Cresco as your new Postmaster. In my years with the United States Postal Service, I have seen firsthand the role the Postal Service plays connecting neighbors and our community to the nation. Our Post Offices also serve as a lifeline for our small businesses to reach customers no matter where they are.
Philip Paul Dente, II, 79 Canadensis, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023.
Born February 5, 1943, in Exeter he was the son of the late Philip “Fritz” and Josephine (Pepe) Dente. Philip was the husband of the late Patricia (Phillips) Dente.
He was the owner and operator of The Village View and was a former supervisor of Barrett Township. Phil was an avid Eagles fan (Go Birds!), a devoted father and grandfather, and cartoonist who loved golfing, card games, spending time with his family, and spoiling his grandkids and great-grandkids, not necessarily in that order.
Editor's Note:
Below are the comments that I read during the public Auditor's meeting on January 4, 2023. They are also included in the meeting minutes themselves.
See also, the latest CPA firm Auditor's Report (FY 2021)
1. In Support of the Rainy Day Fund
Last year we acquired the Barrett Elementary School property. How much is it going to cost to renovate? In 2021, the Community Park at Ice Lake opened. Between 2012 and 2019: The dog park, Wismer, Gravel, Skywood, Ice Lake, Seven Pines, Gunderson, Chestnut Mountain and Weinstein properties. How much does it cost to maintain all these properties?
Coming Soon…. March 2023
Art Studio, classes, workshops, kids art Classes and more!!! Please take a look in our website at www.mandalasandmore.com and book your class with us!!! Will be awesome
During 2023, 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:
Kerry "Burrhead" "Abe" "Abraham" Arthur Abrams, 56 of Canadensis, suddenly passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023. Born in Honesdale, he was the son of Dewitt and Barbara (Finan) Abrams. Kerry was the husband of Nicole (Stotsenburg) Abrams. He worked as a welder and heavy equipment operator for the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation for over 34 years. Kerry was a member of the Barrett Township Volunteer Fire Department and the Oak Springs Sportsman Club. Kerry enjoyed 4 wheeling, fishing and hunting. Above all, he loved his Jeeps as well as, reminiscing and sharing old time stories with his loved ones.
Update 1/12/23:
Today, Thursday 1/12/2023 shortly after 9:00 AM, Anthony VALERA of Pocono Summit, turned himself in to Detectives with the Monroe County Office of the District Attorney at the Honorable Colleen Mancuso’s Magisterial District Court in Brodheadsville to face the charges levied against him related to the alleged theft of $154,400.00 from five (5) different customers/families who signed contracts with him for construction/home improvement projects. A Preliminary Arraignment was held by Judge Mancuso and Anthony Valera’s bail was set at $30,000.00, secured.
(Featured in Letters to the Editor, Pocono Record)
This is responding to the Letter to the Editor from a New Jersey resident warning of the dangers of legalizing marijuana in PA. All of the dangers he listed: use of which can cause slower reactions, coordination, reduced brain functions like attention, memory and learning, affects driving while use (DUI) are all true!
ESTATE NOTICE
Estate of Cheryl A. Benasutti, deceased
Late of Barrett Township, Monroe County
NBC’s Michelle Park took a trip to the Pocono Mountains to get a “Skytop” view and celebrate during wintertime.
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 Wednesday, January 4, 2023, at 7 p.m.
Some of the notable projects completed in 2022 include:
A Cresco man has been charged with attempted homicide following a shooting in Price Township on Friday evening.
Pennsylvania State Police confirmed troopers from their Stroudsburg station responded to reports of a shooting at Clarks Road near the intersection of Creek Road in Price Township, Monroe County at approximately 5:18 p.m. on Dec. 2. According to one victim from Staten Island, his vehicle was shot at multiple times by an unknown actor.
PUBLIC NOTICE - ESTATE NOTICE
Letters of Administration have been granted on the ESTATE OF DONALD I. MICK, a/k/a DONALD MICK, DECEASED, late of Barrett Township, Pennsylvania, who died on October 5, 2022, to James D. Mick and Richard I. Mick, Personal Representatives.
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THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF BARRETT TOWNSHIP, pursuant to Section 3202 of the Second Class Township, hereby gives public notice that the proposed budget for Barrett Township for fiscal year 2023 is available for public inspection at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, during regular business hours. If there are no changes to the proposed budget, the Board intends to adopt the proposed budget at the regular meeting on December 14, 2022, at 5:30 p.m.
The Rotary Club Christmas celebration, now in its fifth year, will feature a tree lighting, carol singing, and a special visit from the North Pole's most famous resident, who will arrive on the back of one of Barrett Township Volunteer Fire Company's firetrucks.
Each child will receive a bag of holiday treats and Santa will be available for safely distanced photos.
Don’t forget bring your letters to Santa (volunteers say they will make sure they get delivered directly to Saint Nick and be sure to include your return address in case he writes back!).
When: 6 p.m. Dec. 2.
Info: Mountainhome Methodist Church, Route 390, Mountainhome, rotaryclubofthepoconomountains.com
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Fr. Gregory Loughney pleaded no contest to attempted indecent assault and attempted corruption of minors back in July.
STROUDSBURG, Pa. — A former pastor charged with child sex crimes in Monroe County will spend the next five years on probation.
Update 2/17/23:
Deed for school property now available
Watch the video here:
Newswatch 16's Amanda Eustice shows us the plans for the building in Monroe County.
Author: Amanda Eustice (WNEP)
Published: 4:01 PM EST November 17, 2022
Updated: 4:01 PM EST November 17, 2022
MOUNTAINHOME, Pa. — While it doesn't look like it now, the former Barrett Elementary Center near Mountainhome will soon be the center hub for the community.
Barrett Township officials closed on the property a few days ago. The goal is to turn it into the Barrett Administrative and Recreation Complex.
Magnolia's Free Thanksgiving meal
Magnolia Streamside Resorts owners, staff, and chef are volunteering to serve warm holiday meal this holiday to the community neighbors in need. Call to reserve your holiday dinner.
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Joseph "Joe" A. Calistro, Jr., 66, of Cresco, passed away in his home on Friday, November 11, 2022. Born in New York, New York he was the son of the late Joseph and Gertrude (Pearcy) Calistro. Joe was the beloved husband of the late Larissa (Ptashynsky) Calistro.
Anna Victoria Young, 82, of Cresco, died peacefully in her daughter's home in Belvidere, New Jersey on Friday, November 4, 2022.
Born in Puerto Rico, she was the daughter of the late John and Anita (Garcia) Berrios and loving wife of the late Joseph (Rusty) Young.
Anna will be lovingly remembered by her children, Joseph Young and his wife Cathy, Debra Stensrud and her husband John, Bruce Young and Walter Young and his wife Jenny and grandchildren Ryan, Michael, Brandi, Audrey, Sam, and Jack; sisters, Elsie Gedman and Sonia Hunter along with many nieces and nephews.
There will be a private gathering with immediate family.
Thank you to all that loved and prayed for Anna.
Until Heaven
Published by Bolock Funeral Home & Crematory - Cresco on Nov. 11, 2022.
5/8 The Buck Hill Falls Inn
This private resort was a venture built in 1901 by a group of friends. Originally functioning as a Quaker retreat, the Buck Hill Falls Inn soon transformed into a 400-room inn, complete with a 27-hole golf course, an amphitheater, tunnels, and tons of stone walls. The abandoned resort and its property were set to be redeveloped in 2017. Today, the hotel is nothing more than a grassy field and is a simple memorial to the historic hotel.
Update 11/3/22 - Related Article:
PLEASE!!! We need your help identifying these individuals. They broke into the Barrett Elementary Center just after midnight Sat night. These photos have been forwarded to PMRPD but if you have any information, please contact the police at 570-895-2400. We are currently under contract to purchase the building and any additional vandalism will just add more time and cost to the clean up and progress in developing what will be an asset to the community.
October 13, 2022
Attention Residents of Barrett Township and Surrounding Communities,
The Barrett Township Board of Supervisors is pleased to announce we are under contract to purchase the Former Barrett Elementary Center. The acquisition of this building and property is the first step in the long term goal outlined in our Strategic Plan (Feb 2019) to “develop a mixed-use community center, which could include recreation, arts, culture, and retail space“.
Estate of Jeffrey S. Landi, late of Cresco, Barrett Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Donald I. "Diamond" Mick, 89, lifetime resident of Cresco, died Wednesday afternoon, October 5, 2022, in his home surrounded by his family, team of caregivers, and friends. He was the husband of the late Ann (Gilpin) Mick with whom he shared 58 years of marriage at the time of her death on July 7, 2012.
Editor's Note:
In Barrett, our local USPS drivers are not traditional USPS employees, they are subcontractors who actually "own" their route. When the current mail person retires or moves, the route gets sold to the next driver, etc. We've had plenty of issues with our local post office so I figured the following artice was appropriate to share -
Original Article:
U.S. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) and U.S. Representatives Dwight Evans (D-PA) and Matt Cartwright (D-PA) have sent a letter urging United States Postal Service (USPS) Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to address the ongoing mail service issues for Pennsylvanians. The letter comes on the heels of a Congressional oversight hearing on USPS service issues in the Commonwealth that took place in Philadelphia last month. Casey, Evans and Cartwright demanded that the Postal Service develop and share a plan to improve mail service throughout Pennsylvania.