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Reward: Stolen Van (Gotta Go Septics)

Submitted by john.galt on Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:52

THERE IS A REWARD FOR ANY INFORMATION THAT LEADS TO THE RETURN OF OUR VAN THAT WAS STOLEN FROM OUR PARKING LOT AROUND 9:40 PM ON MONDAY JULY 15TH.

Smithfield Township: Admission fee to Minisink & Marshalls Falls Parks for all out-of-county visitors

Submitted by john.galt on Fri, 07/19/2024 - 07:39

Due to recent events, the Board of Supervisors held an emergency meeting on 7/16/24 to address excessive trash, fire hazards, and trespassing at Minisink and Marshalls Falls Parks. Effective immediately, there is a $5 per person admission fee to Minisink & Marshalls Falls Parks for all out-of-county visitors.

Enforcement will occur this weekend; constables will be monitoring the property to keep our parks safe and clean.

Residents of Monroe County will continue to enjoy both parks FOR FREE.

State Representatives Probst and Khan Announce Plans to Introduce Legislation for 988 Public Awareness Campaign

Submitted by policy.patriot on Thu, 07/18/2024 - 17:05

State representative Tarah Probst in committee

On Tuesday, July 16, State Representatives Tarah Probst (189th) and Tarik Khan (194th) circulated a Co-Sponsorship Memorandum to all House members announcing plans to introduce legislation to create a public awareness campaign for the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.

Stroudsburg woman frustrated over bridge construction

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Thu, 07/18/2024 - 11:25

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Plans have been underway to rebuild a bridge in Stroudsburg after being closed for nearly four years. Joan Fitzgerald, a concerned resident said, “It’s been like this for a long time. Too long.” Fitzgerald points out that the yard of her Stroudsburg home has been turned into a construction site, [...]

Overdose Awareness Day Memorial Drive

Come join us on August 31st to celebrate and remember those we have lost to overdose.

Monroe County Commissioner's Meeting 7/17/24 RECAP

Submitted by policy.patriot on Wed, 07/17/2024 - 22:50

The Commissioner’s meeting was off to a slow start, with no public comment on agenda items.

The Commissioners recognized community leader Wayne Bolt, who passed away last week. Commissioner Laverdure spoke about some of Mr. Bolt’s many contributions to the Monroe County community.

Also notable, Commissioners voted to award a $513,090.00 contract for parking garage repairs to South Shore Construction, LLC, a company based out of Roselle, New Jersey.