Smithfield Township is the natural and historic gateway to the Eastern Poconos and the Delaware river. Our township offers Delaware River recreation and nature trails, Historic sites and quaint villages, scenic parks, fabulous inns and bed & breakfasts, and creeks, ponds, lakes and waterfalls. Smithfield township is a wonderful place to spend the weekend or raise your family.
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This electronic version of the Smithfield Township Code of Ordinances is provided for the convenience of people who live or do business in the Township. Although every effort is made to insure that it is accurate and up to date, it is not intended to be definitive or legally binding. Copies of the official Code of Ordinances may be purchased at the township offices.
2)Minutes of December 22, 2009 and February 9, 2010 regular meetings approved as presented.
3)Public Comments on Agenda.
4)Public Hearings:None.
5)Plans to Act On:Orellana LDP – tabled at applicants’ request
6)Unfinished Business:None.
7)New Business:Accept Resignation – Ken Predmore – from Zoning Hearing Board
Appoint Ken Predmore to Park Commission – term expires March 1, 2011
Set dates for Spring Clean up – May 19 thru 24 and
authorize advertisement of notice to bidders
Authorize Schoonover & Vanderhoof to prepare a
scope of services and fee schedule for bid
and construction phases of new garage facilities
Announce that March 10 work session will begin at 3:00 p.m.
Request from PennDOT to “take over” Hollow Road
(added by Mr. Barrett)
8)Bills to be Paid:General Fund – $110,663.78
Park Fund – $356.00
Highway Fund – $_____0.00
TOTAL = $111,019.78
Payments to Boucher & James from Construction Observation Escrow Account =$13,837.86
9)Public Comments.
10)Meeting adjourned.
Do You Know People Or Work With People Who Are Now Or Might Be At Risk Of BECOMING HOMELESS?
PLEASE ATTEND A PUBLIC FORUM TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS
Sunday, March 14 - 1-3 Pm
Monroe County Library
Route 611 And Chipperfield Drive.
Local Agencies Will Explain Their Services Or Financial Aid Including:
Housing Authority Of Monroe County Has 1/2 Million Dollars Stimulus Money.
North Penn Legal Aid: Deals With Evictions.
Pocono Alliance: Information On Housing/Shelter;
Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens; Transportation Needs; Etc.
Family Promise: Shelter For Those With Children.
Social Security Administration
United Neighborhood Centers
Risk Factors For Homelessness Include:
Cannot Pay Utilities
Cannot Pay Rent
Landlords Who Are Facing Foreclosure
Lack Transportation
Mortgage Payment Difficulties
Come And Find Out The Eligibility Requirements To Receive This Assistance.
Co-Sponsors Of The Public Forum:
Unity Coalition Of The Poconos; Pocono Progressives; Sociology Club Of East Stroudsburg University
The U.S. Bureau of Census will have a representative stationed at the Smithfield Township Municipal Building to answer questions and assist with the completion of questionnaires and forms. This individual will be available Monday thru Friday from 10 AM to 1 PM starting Feb. 26. The number to reach the representative is 570 223-5082.
The U.S. Census Bureau still needs temporary workers this spring.
There is a need for a thousand or so people in Monroe County. The Bureau is looking for employees who can commit to at least 20 hours a week up to 40 hours a week
The door-to-door census-takers will be paid $14 an hour plus 50 cents a mile travel. The jobs could last from five to ten weeks
Census questionnaires will be mailed to households in March. Census takers will begin visiting households in late April or eary May that haven't returned the forms.
Job applicants must take a 28-question, multiple-choice basic skills exam. The test is taken at many Monroe locations.
To apply for a census job call (866) 861-2010 or go to www.201censusjobs.gov. If you would like the Census Bureau to talk to your group or participate in an organization's event, call the Monroe County Planning Department at (570) 517-3100.
The Smithfield Township Supervisors and Delaware Water Gap Borough Council are embarking on an intermunicipal project designed to connect the Township's Minisink Park with the Borough's property located along Cherry Creek. The project consists of the construction of pedestrian paths beginning at the terminus of the pedestrian path within the Minisink Park (along River Road) which was installed in 2008. This path will be extended parallel with railroad tracks towards Cherry Creek. The path will both continue across Cherry Creek and around the border of the Township property back towards River Road. The path will cross Cherry Creek to the Borough at its most narrow point utilizing a series of stepping stones. Once on the Borough side of Cherry Creek, stepping stones will continue along Cherry Creek and underneath the railroad trestle. Once on the other side of the trestle, a path will meander through the Borough property to a level area where parking and improved driveway entrance is proposed. The path will continue through the Borough’s property towards Oak Street and across the overpass of I-80. The pathway through Smithfield Township will provide both recreational and educational opportunities.
This project will serve to ultimately connect several existing and proposed pedestrian / bike paths including the Appalachian Trail, the McDade Trail and the Godfrey Ridge Trail. The Township has submitted a grant application to the Delaware River Joint Toll Bridge Commission in the amount of $584,500.00 for this work. Letters of support for this project have been received from Representative John Siptroth and the Monroe County Planning Commission.
