Local News

The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation announces the following road work this week, but be advised that road work schedules may change as needed during COVID-19 mitigation or due to changes in the weather:

• Barrett Township, Route 191 drainage between Route 390 and County Line, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through Friday.

PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the UCC Board of Appeals of Barrett Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, 993 Route 390, Cresco, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18326 on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at 6 p.m. for consideration of the following, to wit: A hearing on the appeal of Congregation Ohr Menachem from the April 14, 2021 denial by the Barrett Township Construction Code Official of a requested building permit and corresponding determinations that: 1) an automatic fire sprinkler system is required; 2) additional detail is required for the 3rd floor accessible ramp; 3) the fastening schedule for the drywall is incorrect; and 4) the interior wall and ceiling finish requirements are incorrect. The appeal is related to the proposed renovation of portions of the property located at 180 Glenmere Road, Canadensis, PA 18325 (Property Identification Number 01638801455458). The property is owned by Congregation Ohr Menachem. Copies of the application may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the actual cost of reproduction thereof at the Barrett Township Municipal Building, Cresco, Pennsylvania, during regular business hours. If you are a person with a disability and require auxiliary aid, service or other accommodation to participate in the proceedings, please contact the Township at (570) 595-2602, to discuss how your needs may be accommodated. UCC BOARD OF APPEALS OF BARRETT TOWNSHIP Geoffrey S. Worthington, Esq. Durney, Worthington & Madden, LLC 2937 Route 611 P.O. Box 536 Tannersville, PA 18372 P - July 25

On Saturday, August 7th, the Barrett Paradise Friendly Library will host our 2021 L.O.L. Comedy Night 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.

Details:
https://www.barrettlibrary.org/event/comedy-night-benefit-for-the-library/

The Commissioners' Public Meeting from yesterday (June 16th) is now on YouTube. You can watch here: