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940 Construction Site Causes Major Flooding at Five Points During Heavy Rain Storm Quick Action by Mount Pocono Borough Officials Credited with Minimizing Disruption MOUNT… The post 940 Construction Site Causes Major Flooding at Five Points During Heavy Rain Storm appeared first on The Boro & Towne News.

Pa. state Rep. Tarah Probst comments on House passage of legislation to reform for cyber charter school funding across the commonwealth. Probst wants to end cyber charter thievery and says while this is a great first step, there's more work to be done to ensure all students receive an equal education. More at RepProbst.com

The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is located within the 77,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is the education partner of the National Park Service in this area. Pre-registration is requested until otherwise noted. Edible & Medicinal Plant Walk Saturday, August 5, 10:00am-12:00pm  $10/person Nature provides food & natural remedies for us in the form of many plants.  Join us on a hike focused on wild edible & medicinal plants. No collecting will be done in the Park. Please call to register.

At the June 8th Board of Supervisors Meeting, the Revitalize 209 Committee was announced and the Township is now accepting letters of interest/application for projects. As the Township offers great incentives for businesses and developers with programs such as LERTA (Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance), Shop Local, a sewer discount program, etc., this Grant Program provides an opportunity for business tenants (with written permission from their property owners) and property owners alike to submit letters of interest/applications to the Revitalize 209 Committee for projects that will help improve their appearance along the Route 209 corridor.  Properties can apply for up to a $10,000 match from the Township and there is no minimum amount for a project. Please see the link below for more details below: https://bit.ly/Revitalize209GrantPress

Samantha Washington, a 2015 Northampton Community College (NCC) graduate, is pursuing a passion that began early in her life – telling the stories of people, organizations, and companies through video. […]

During debate Wednesday evening on H.B. 611, the state budget bill, state Rep. Maureen Madden, D-Monroe, acknowledged that while education advocates preferred the original House Democratic budget bill, they are still supportive of the amended version because of its notable increases in funding education. After voting in support of this 2023-24 budget, Madden said it's now time to turn attention toward statute of limitations reform for victims and survivors of childhood sexual assault. More at RepMadden.com

PALMERTON, PA – Yesterday, Congresswoman Susan Wild joined Palmerton Fire Chief Jason Behler, members of the Palmerton Borough Council, and fire department members and community leaders to announce a $345,000 investment in the Palmerton Fire Department. This investment comes in the form of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) Grant, administered by FEMA. “I am delighted that the Palmerton Fire Department is receiving this crucial investment that will support their recruitment and retention practices,” said Congresswoman Susan Wild. “I’m proud to have supported their application for this funding, and I will always work to get the necessary resources to our heroic firefighters who put their lives on the line every day.”

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LOL for the Library! Comedy Night 2023: Saturday, August 5th at Buck Hill Falls Tennis Tea. This Library benefit includes dinner, a live auction, a silent auction, and a hilarious evening of entertainment with comedians from New York City! Barrett! Paradise! Everyone! All welcome for an evening of belly-laughs to support Barrett Paradise Friendly Library! Call or stop by the Library to reserve your seats (570-595-7171), or follow this link to reserve online: https://forms.gle/7KENDUfKCbdsm5qf8 Seating is limited! RSVP by July 31, 2023.

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The 7/3 Pocono Township sewer meeting is canceled. The next regularly scheduled sewer meeting will occur on August 7, 2023.

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In this Update: Happy Independence Day District of Character Work Continues on a New State Budget Senate Works to Reunite Missing Children with Their Families Around the 40th District Happy Independence Day This Fourth of July marks 247 years since the 13 American colonies signed the Declaration of Independence in Philadelphia to break free from British rule. As we pause to celebrate the birth of our nation, let us take a moment to remember the men and women who sacrificed so much to create this country. Have a safe and happy July Fourth!