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Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Notice is hereby given that the Milford Borough Council will conduct a Public Hearing, and thereafter may vote upon and potentially enact an amendment to Chapter 115 of the Milford Borough Code, relating to outdoor burning. If passed, the Ordinance amendment would expressly ban the burning of leaves and/or garbage, and remove portions of the following sections which provide exceptions to the ban on outdoor burning: Section 115-2(A)(1) (allowing burning of leaves); Section 115(A)(2) (allowing fires provided they are not less than 15 feet from a building or property line); and Section 115(A)(3) (allowing outdoor fires from October 1 to November 30 between the hours of 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.). The proposed Ordinance is available for inspection at the Milford Borough Office, 500 Broad Street, Milford during regular business hours. The Hearing shall take place on April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Borough Hall, 109 Catharine Street, Milford, Pennsylvania.

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 Notice is hereby given that the Milford Borough Council will conduct a Public Hearing, and thereafter may vote upon and potentially enact an amendment to Chapter 260 of the Milford Borough Code, to be codified at Section 260-6.1, relating to the interpretation of the Streets and Sidewalks Ordinance. If passed, the Ordinance amendment would make explicit that compliance with the Streets and Sidewalks Ordinance does not exclude a landowner from compliance with the Milford Borough Zoning Ordinance or Historic District Ordinance. The proposed amendment is available for inspection at the Milford Borough Office, 500 Broad Street, Milford during regular business hours. The Hearing shall take place on April 21, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Milford Borough Hall, 109 Catharine Street, Milford, Pennsylvania. Joseph Dooley, Council President Jason R. Ohliger, Esq., Solicitor Francesca Lombardo, Secretary April 7, 14 2025 LSOM0272187

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS FOR SEAL COAT will be accepted by the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners until 10:00 AM, Thursday, April 17, 2025, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. TUESDAY, APRIL 17, 2025 AT 10:15 A.M., all bids will be publicly opened and read for the following work: 2025 Seal Coat 65,694 SY Double Bituminous Seal Coat using a Polymer Modified Emulsion & #8 Stone with a 1.0% Loss by Wash, Surface Category Condition Vary, and Various ADT. Alternate Bid for the same Square yardage of Fog Seal. The bids will be presented to the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners at the regularly scheduled meeting on MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2025 at 6:00 PM with the intent to Award. All materials and workmanship must meet the requirements and standards of PennDOT Publication 408 – Specifications, and bidders must be PennDOT prequalified. Proposals must be on forms provided by the Township.

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BARRETT TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Monroe County coroner has identified the woman killed in a crash over the weekend. Monroe County Coroner Thomas A. Yanac says Linda Knecht, 63, of Barrett Township, was pronounced dead just after 8:30 p.m. at the scene of the crash on April 5. Pa. police officer shot in line of duty Pocono Mountain Regional Police were called to the one-car crash on Route 447 between Long and Gravel roads just before 7:30 p.m. Pocono Mountain Mountain Regional Police is handling the investigation. Yanac says Knecht died of blunt force trauma and her death has been ruled accidental.

Aggressive DrivingPostApr 7, 2025Here are some tips should you encounter an aggressive driver: 1.  Get out of their way, don't challenge them, and ignore rude gestures. 2.  Stay relaxed and avoid eye contact as it may enrage them more. 3.  Don't block the passing lane.  Remember drive...read more

What is National Library Week?National Library Week is an annual celebration that shines a light on the incredible role libraries, librarians, and library workers play in transforming lives and strengthening our communities. It all started in 1954 when research showed that Americans were spending less on books and more on radios and TVs. The American Library Association (ALA) and the American Book Publishers responded by forming the National Book Committee to encourage more reading. In 1958, National Library Week was born with the theme “Wake Up and Read!” and has been celebrated annually ever since. This year marks the 66th anniversary of National Library Week! What You Can Do During National Library Week (April 6–12, 2025):

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BARRETT TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is dead after a crash in Monroe County Saturday night. Officials say the Pocono Mountain Regional Police were called at about 7:20 p.m. Saturday for a reported crash on Route 447 between Long Road and Gravel Road in Barrett Township. Monroe County Coroner Tom Yanac confirmed with 28/22 News a woman had passed away at the scene. New Jersey military unit removes explosives from Luzerne home Authorities say the scene was cleared at about 9:45 p.m. Details are limited at this time, and 28/22 News will provide updates as new information is made available.