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Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 2025 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Zoning Hearing Board will meet on the third Wednesday of each month at 4:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Board. January 15, February 19, March 19, April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20, September 17, October 15, November 19, December 17, 2025. If speech, vision, hearing or other accommodations are necessary to participate, please contact the Office of the Stroudsburg Borough Manager one week in advance during normal business hours. Lawrence E. Kopp, Borough Manager for the Zoning Hearing Board Proof of Publication Required The Pocono Record, December 23, 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF AUDITORS 2025 ORGANIZATIONAL PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the annual organization meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Auditors will be held at the Schoonover Municipal Center, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. Middle Smithfield Township Michele L. Clewell, Secretary

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 STROUDSBURG BOROUGH INFORMATIONAL SESSION Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough will hold an Informational Session to discuss the proposed Amusement Tax on Tuesday, December 31, 2024. The meeting will be held at 11:00 a.m. in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, and is open to the public. This meeting will also be livestreamed on Zoom.us, and the login information will be posted on the homepage of the Stroudsburg Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to the meeting. Lawrence E. Kopp, Borough Manager

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE OF 2025 BOROUGH COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council has established the following Committees that will meet monthly throughout 2025. The meetings are held at 700 Sarah Street, or virtually via Zoom, as indicated, and are open to the public. Streets Committee – Third Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. in person and via Zoom.us Redevelopment Committee – Second Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.us Codes Committee – Fourth Wednesday, 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.us Parking Committee – Fourth Monday, 5:00 p.m. via Zoom.us Public Relations/Media Committee – Third Thursday, 6:30 p.m. in person and via Zoom.us The meeting ID and password for the Zoom.us meetings will be posted on the homepage of the Stroudsburg Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to each meeting. Lawrence E. Kopp Borough Manager Proof of Publication requir-ed: The Pocono Record, Friday, December 27, 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, January 8th, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: Appeal of Sanford Nager of 106 S Elliott place Brooklyn NY 11217. Mr. Nager appeals the zoning officer’s October 11th 2024 enforcement notice alleging violations of chapter 155 zoning section 155-131-requirements of zoning permits and section 155-56 ( b ) Prohibiting an Airstream trailer, In the absence of a principal building and prohibiting the use of a travel trailer or other type of trailer for living quarters or any business conducted in connection with the vehicle On appellant’s property at 699 Stony hollow Rd. Pocono lake PA. Subdivision parcel 6634, block 17, Pocono lake. The Property is zoned R1,identified as Monroe County tax parcel #19.8.1.16.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF 2025 ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR MEETING The Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors will hold its organizational and regular meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at the Township’s Schoonover Municipal Building, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18302. The meeting agenda will be posted at the Middle Smithfield Township Municipal Building and on the Township website www.middlesmithfieldtownship.com. The Board of Supervisors will conduct business on the agenda and any other business that comes before it in a manner consistent with Pennsylvania law. All interested parties are invited to attend the above-referenced public meeting as set forth herein. Michele L. Clewell Township Secretary

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 The Monroe County Office of the District Attorney through the Monroe County Commissioners Request for Proposals: PROPOSALS REQUESTED FOR BRANDING AND MARKETING Introduction: The Community Partnership for Gun Safety (CPGS) is a grant that was awarded to the Monroe County Commissioners on March 27, 2024. In collaboration with the Community Partnership for Gun Safety (CPGS), Monroe County Office of the District Attorney will implement identified goals and evidence-based strategies from the 2024 Community Needs Assessment and Strategic Plan to save lives and reduce harm caused by gun violence through education and engagement. The Monroe County Office of the District Attorney is staffed by seventeen prosecutors, four municipal police departments, one state university police department, and three (3) state police barracks.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 2025 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH SHADE TREE COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Shade Tree Commission will meet on the second Thursday of each month at 4:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted *) in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Commission. January 9, February 13, March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12, September 11, October 9, November 13, December 11, 2025. *No meetings in July or August If speech, vision, hearing or other accommodations are necessary to participate, please contact the Office of the Stroudsburg Borough Manager one week in advance during normal business hours. Lawrence E. Kopp, Borough Manager for the Shade Tree Commission Proof of Publication Required The Pocono Record, December 23, 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 2025 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH COUNCIL Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Council will meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 P.M. (unless otherwise noted*) in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA to conduct the business of the Borough. The Borough Council meetings will also be livestreamed on Zoom.us, and the log in information will be posted on the homepage of the Stroudsburg Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com prior to each meeting. Formal action may be taken and executive sessions may be called at the discretion of the Council.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE The Lehman Township Board of Supervisors will conduct their 2025 Reorganization Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 1:00 p.m., at the municipal building, 193 Municipal Drive, Bushkill, PA. Lehman Township Board of Supervisors 2nd Class Robert H. Rohner, Jr. Chairman

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 STROUDSBURG BOROUGH PENSION BOARD NOTICE OF 2025 MEETING SCHEDULE Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Pension Board will hold its quarterly meetings on January 22, April 21, July 21, and October 20, 2025. The meetings will be held at 1:00 P.M. via Zoom.us. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Board. Lawrence E. Kopp, Borough Manager Proof of Publication Required: The Pocono Record, December 23, 2024

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 Notice Notice is hereby given that the Borough of Stroudsburg intends to enact a tax ordinance at the regular meeting of the council on January 7th, 2025. The tax will be levied on producers of amusements, levying assessments and collecting taxes imposed upon any facility which charges an admission within the Borough of Stroudsburg. The tax will support general government administration and is expected to raise $40,000. Copy of the proposed ordinance is on file at the Borough office and may be examined Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 and 4:00. Lawrence Kopp Borough Manager ?12/16,12/23,12/30/24

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 2025 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH PLANNING COMMISSION Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Planning Commission will meet on the second Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted *) at 6:00 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Commission. January 13, February 10, March 10, April 14, May 12, June 9, July 14, August 11, September 8, October 20*, November 10, December 8, 2025 If speech, vision, hearing or other accommodations are necessary to participate, please contact the Office of the Stroudsburg Borough Manager one week in advance during normal business hours. In the event a meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, etc. the meeting will automatically be held on the Monday following the scheduled meeting. Lawrence E.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 2025 MEETING CALENDAR OF THE STROUDSBURG BOROUGH HISTORICAL ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Notice is hereby given that the Stroudsburg Borough Historical Architectural Review Board will meet on the first Monday of each month (unless otherwise noted *) at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Stroudsburg Borough Municipal Building, 700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA. Formal action may be taken at the discretion of the Board. January 6, February 3, March 3, April 7, May 5, June 2, July 7, August 4, September 3*, October 6, November 5*, December 1, 2025 In the event a meeting is cancelled due to inclement weather, etc. the meeting will automatically be held on the Wednesday following the scheduled meeting. If speech, vision, hearing or other accommodations are necessary to participate, please contact the Office of the Stroudsburg Borough Manager one week in advance during normal business hours. Lawrence E. Kopp, Borough Manager for H.A.R.B.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOANN BEVERLY OLSON, a/k/a JO ANN B. OLSON, a/k/a JOANN B. OLSON, late of STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, Pennsylvania, deceased. 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, 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. Gary S. Olson, Executor 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360 NEWMAN WILLIAMS, P.C. By: David L. Horvath, Esq. 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, PA 18360

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE PARADISE TOWNSHIP The Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will hold its annual Organization Meeting on Monday, January 6, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. immediately followed by the regular Board of Supervisors Meeting. The Paradise Township Boardof Auditors will conduct its annual Organization Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The Paradise Township Planning Commission will conduct its annual Organization Meeting on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. followed by the regular Planning Commission meeting at approximately 5:35 p.m. The Paradise Township Environmental Advisory Council will conduct its annual Organization Meeting on Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. The Paradise Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct its annual Organization Meeting on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. For any questions regarding the organizational meetings please call Tina at 570-595-9880 x 4.

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 NOTICE OF FILING OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Acts of Assembly approved May 24, 1945, as amended, of the filing in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on December 18, 2024 an application for registration of fictitious name for Legacy Vines Winery, with its principal place of business at 1289 Route 209, Gilbert, PA 18331. The name of the person interested in said business is Smoking Pigs and Boils LLC. December 23 2024 LSOM0210695

Tue, 24 Dec 2024 00:00:00 PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-07 Applicant Valentin Zaimov of 5519 Concord Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Applicant seeks a variance from Ordinance §27-508(1)(B)(1)(d) prohibiting unattached accessory structures in front of a principal residential structure. Applicant proposes to construct an accessory structure with a 92 ft. front yard setback. The property is improved with a single-family dwelling and located in the S-1 zoning district. The property bears Monroe County PIN No. 17639000524408. Any interested party may examine the plans and applications for these appeals during the hours of 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. at the Stroud Township Municipal Building on business days.

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