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A proposed conditional use application was filed by Route 115 Associates on January 27. The township will have 60 days to conduct a conditional use hearing. The Planning Commission accepted the application on February 9 and a hearing date will be set in March. An application for the proposed subdivision of Joker Road was also accepted by the planning commission. Emily Daly has been appointed to the Planning Commission. The Clymer Library has a new librarian, Mary Erm. One of three fundraisers was just completed. Mountaintop Lodge provided potpies to sell with the library getting $2
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from each pie. Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department reported 154 calls last month. The township is over 50 hours for the month, and 67 year to date. The department announced that they are looking to hire new recruits. During public comments residents of Indian Mountain Lake asked if the board could do anything to help with recycling pickup in the community. The response is that a permanent solution is needed. A resident asked about the Economic Development Committee and it was noted that there was not enough participation from township residents. When asked how to start this committee back up the supervisors advised to put in a request to the board. Ellen Lott, a member of the Planning Commission, followed up from the last meeting about concerns that protected lands do not bring in taxes. She noted that the values of protected lands include they “clean your air, water and there is no need to put up an infrastructure. Studies have shown protected lands improve the quality of life in communities.” The next regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be held on March 9, at 7 p.m.
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Supervisors change height limit in January by Lori R. Cooper The Tunkhannock Board of Supervisors meeting was held on January 13 at the Tunkhannock Township Fire Company to allow ample space for residents to discuss the pending zoning ordinance change regarding building height limits. Some members of the community were for the proposed height increase while others spoke up against it. Ultimately the Board voted in favor of increasing the height limit in C2 (commercial, office and retail) buildings from 35 feet to 60 feet. The TextMyGov application will soon be up and running. This will allow the Township to alert the community to any emergencies and township
news. Other information, such as how to get building permits, will be available through this application. A proposed Tunkhannock Township Fire Company request for $100,000 to fix a tanker and $100,000 to upgrade radio equipment as required was discussed. As this money ties into COVID relief, the township is awaiting word from the federal government to move forward. The County Waste Authority will be looking into options for recycling in Indian Mountain Lake. The contract with the County Waste Authority and IML began January 1 with no recycling plan, which is required in Monroe County. An opening for a constable was announced. Anyone inter-
Tunk Planners accept warehouse appplication by Ruth Isenberg Tunkhannock Township Planning Commission accepted two applications during their February 9 meeting. The first was an application for conditional use from Rt. 115 Associates for a warehouse facility. The second was a proposed subdivision at I80/Route 115. The meeting opened with township supervisor Fran DiPiano, shown at right, explaining why he believes business development is needed in the township to prevent having to raise taxes.
Planning commission members had questions, both about the applications and about the process it should follow. Solicitor Harry Coleman explained that the Commission has a certain amount of time to investigate applications and make recommendations to the board of supervisors. The supervisors must then hold a hearing on the application, and they are then the final decision makers. Commission members requested access to any hearings or meetings applicants have with state agencies.
ested should contact Monroe County Board of Elections. Residents of Tunkhannock Township are encouraged to go to the township’s website and Facebook page for continuing updates on what is happening in the Township.
Community Clothing Closet to open at Pocono Lake UMC
Pocono Lake United Methodist Church is pleased to announce our new ministry to the community; the Community Clothing Closet which will be open on Tuesday, March 1, 5:30 until 7:30 p.m. Our Clothing Closet is free to all individuals who are experiencing a season of need. We will stock a variety of children, teen and adult sized “gently used” clothing as well as shoes, boots, coats and accessories. We are excited about this ministry and hope the clothing closet will serve our community well. Please come by and visit and shop if you are experiencing a need. The Community Clothing Closet will be open the first Tuesday of the month from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. and the third Sunday of the month, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. You can learn more about our church on our website, www.poconolakeumc.org or visit us on facebook. Pocono Lake United Methodist Church is located at 1188 Route 940 in Pocono Lake between Pocono Pines and Blakeslee. For more information, call the church 570-6462650.
