Stroudsburg Borough recently released the report that can be found here that was done by an independent environmental company for the soil samples behind Bryant Street proving that it is a wetland/vernal pool. This finding should now require PennDOT to add a 75-foot buffer through Bryant Street, thus leading to a redesign of the expansion project.

Not only was the vegetation there, but we are also confident that we will find threatened and endangered species. We believe it to be a wildlife corridor already. Had these studies been done in 2019 when PennFuture and the Brodhead Water Association requested them from PennDOT, we could have saved ourselves a lot of agony wondering what was going to happen.

Thank you, Stroudsburg Borough, for getting the environmental study done. Thank you to the 2,000 plus members on the I-80 Task Force for staying vigilant. And thank you to the Lenape Nation for sharing the maps which took us in a direction comparing the waterway from the creek that has not changed in thousands of years.

There is more to come! I will keep you posted.

This is your last chance to apply for LIHEAP this season! You can receive from $200 up to $1,000 based on your household income, size, and fuel type. If you already received a LIHEAP grant this season, you cannot apply for another.

If you need assistance applying, please contact my office at (570) 420-2850. The deadline to apply is THIS FRIDAY, April 18.

The state’s PACE and PACENET programs help qualified residents, age 65 and older, get prescription medicine at a lower cost. These programs work with Medicare Part D and other drug plans, like those from retiree plans, employers, Medicare Advantage, and Veterans’ Benefits.

For PACE, for a single person, total income must be $14,500 or less, and for a married couple, $17,700 or less. For PACENET, for a single person, total income can be between $14,501 and $33,500, and for a married couple, between $17,701 and $41,500. 

For more information and to apply, visit here or contact my office for assistance with the program.

The municipal Primary Election is coming up on May 20, so ensure you are registered to vote before the deadline of May 5. Pennsylvania holds closed primary elections, which means you must be a registered Republican or Democrat to vote for that party’s nominees. You can register to vote, update your registration, or check your voter registration status online.

If you plan on voting by mail, the deadline to apply for a mail-in or absentee ballot is May 13. For information on how to apply, go to the PA Department of State website.

Did you know my office has weekly satellite hours on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Lehman Township and Delaware Township? This gives you more ways to reach my district office for assistance with state government-related services. Don’t hesitate to contact us at (570) 420-2850 or stop by the office at 18 S. 9th St. in Stroudsburg.

Congratulations to Michael Onorato receiving his Eagle Scout honor. I love attending these ceremonies and seeing the hard work and dedication they represent.

It was a packed house in the Stroudsburg Area School District gymnasium kicking off the Stroudsburg Little League’s 75th season!

The Pocono Chamber of Commerce held its annual Youth Appreciation Lunch where 10 students were honored for overcoming obstacles and thriving and exceeding in school. I cried through most of the event. The incredible stories and lives of these young adults were beyond inspiring. Thank you to the chamber for highlighting these incredible students.

District Office

18 South 9th Street, Suite 105
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
(570) 420-2850

Pennsylvania State Capitol

5-A East Wing  Main Capitol
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 772-1421