July Tunkhannock Twp. meeting short and sweet

by Lori R. Cooper

The Tunkhannock

Township July 12 Board of Supervisors meeting was brief. Announcements included that the August 1114 Elements Music and Arts Festival at Pocono Raceway “will be loud.“

No bids were received for the fence and parking lot. The township will advertise again with bids being due by August 2.

Indian Mountain Lake reported that they have received a response from JLS Engineering regarding the members’ gate, and updates will follow.

On August 2 the Planning Commission will meet with a representative of Berkheimer Associates regarding the Amusement Tax.

From the Statehouse

Data is being collected on the procedure other townships use for solar panel permits in order to devise a Township permit plan.

Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department report included that as of July 26 PMRPD will become certified as an “elite police force,” only one of 28 in the state. Four new officers joined the force. For the month, 164 calls

Your input needed for Older Adults Master Plan

By Rep. Jack Rader (R-Monroe)

The Pennsylvania Department of Aging is currently gathering input on the Master Plan for Older Adults, a 10-year, state-led and stakeholder-driven strategic plan designed to help transform the infrastructure and coordination of services for older residents in the Commonwealth.

The department has created a webpage dedicated to the master plan at www. aging.pa.gov, which provides information on why one is needed, the core tenets, how input will be gathered for the plan, resources and more.

Individuals who would like to submit input on the plan can either email AgingPlan@ pa.gov, , provide feedback through an online form available on its website at, or send mail to:

Pennsylvania Department of Aging c/o Master Plan

555 Walnut St., 5th Floor Harrisburg, PA 17101

Additionally, all Pennsylvania residents will have an opportunity to participate in the development process. The Area Agencies on Aging and the Centers for Independent Living will host listening sessions where the public can learn about the plan and submit input. The stakeholder engagement process will involve outreach and requests for feedback from anyone or any group with a vested interest. were received. Tunkhannock Township is under 184 hours for the month and 530 year to date.

Tobyhanna Township Volunteer Fire Department responded to 126 calls this year and met with EMA about Polk and Tobyhanna Fire Departments helping with the race weekend at Pocono Raceway.

Clymer Library will hold its annual brunch and house tour on Wednesday, August 2. Tickets for the tour and brunch are $55 and just the tour, $30. Tickets are available for $10 for a basket of cheer. The winners will be announced at the brunch.

From July 24-27 the library has partnered with the United Way to give away backpacks with school supplies.

The next meeting of the Board of Supervisors will be Wednesday, August 9, at 7 p.m.

LEGAL NOTICE

Abandoned Auto Auction 8:00 a.m.

Saturday, July 29, 2023

Jimmy’s Auto Service 5256 Route 115 Blakeslee, PA 18610 570-646-2583

2005 Chevrolet Tahoe 5.3L, V8 (325CI) VIN(T)

Vin# 1GNEK13T4 5J109727

Minimum bid $501

Sold in “as is” condition No keys

2004 Ford Explorer 4L, V6 (244CI) VIN(E)

Vin# 1FMZU72E6 4UB79314

Minimum bid $1,001

Sold in “as is” condition No keys

2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 3.7L, V6 (227CI) VIN(K)

Vin# 1J4GR48K2 5C715007

Minimum bid $1,001

Sold in “as is” condition No keys