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COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics Set For Pike and Wayne Counties

March 29, 2021 By Gary Cee


More Than 9,000 Doses to be Administered
PIKE COUNTY, PA – As the Pike County Commissioners continue to partner with Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers on COVID-19 vaccination clinics, the following dates for first dose shots of the Moderna vaccine are scheduled at the Pike County Training Center, 135 Pike County Boulevard, in Lords Valley.

Update: Senior Citizens without internet access can call the Pike County Area Agency on Aging at 570-775-5550 for help with registering for a vaccination appointment at one of the upcoming clinics.

  • Wednesday, March 31
  • Tuesday, April 13
  • Wednesday, April 21
  • Wednesday, April 28

More than 4,000 doses will be provided in Pike County through these clinics. The dates for second doses will be provided by Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers.

Wayne County Clinics

In addition, there are first dose COVID-19 vaccine clinics upcoming in Wayne County, where more than 5,000 doses will be administered.

  • Wednesday, March 31 at Wayne Memorial Hospital
  • Saturday, April 3; Friday, April 9; Saturday, April 17; Saturday, 24; and Friday, April 30 at the former Rusty Palmer facility at the intersection of Routes 6 & 652, near Honesdale

To register for an appointment at any of the clinics in Pike or Wayne counties, visit www.wmh.org and click on the COVID Vaccine Registration button at the top of the page, then either login to your Wayne Memorial account or create an account. You do not need to be a patient of Wayne Memorial Hospital.

Senior Citizens without internet access can call the Pike County Area Agency on Aging at 570-775-5550 for help with registering for a vaccination appointment at one of the upcoming clinics.

 

 

Emergency Rent and Utility Assistance Available for Tenants Impacted by COVID-19

March 17, 2021 By Gary Cee

Apply at PikeRentHelp.com

PIKE COUNTY, PA – Qualifying renters in Pike County who have experienced hardships due to the COVID-19 pandemic can now apply for Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP) funds to help with rent and utility costs.

ERAP funds may be used to assist tenants with up to 12 months of rent and utility expenses incurred between March 13, 2020 and time of application. ERAP funds may also be used to assist tenants with forward costs for rent and utilities in three-month increments.  There is a twelve-month cap on total assistance.

The Emergency Rental Assistance Program was included as part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 which provides $25 billion nationally for pandemic-response rental assistance. The program is administered through the U.S. Department of the Treasury.

Pike County received $3.8 million ERAP funds, which are administered through the Pike County Human Services Department.

Applicants MUST be below 80% of the County area median income. And:

  • Must have experienced a reduction of income due to COVID-19 from March 13, 2020, and be able to provide documentation of loss of income.
  • OR must have qualified for unemployment benefits.
  • OR incurred significant financial hard-ship due to COVID-19.

Family Size Income Limits include:

Family Size  Income Limit

1                   $44,350

2                   $50,650

3                   $57,000

4                   $63,300

5                   $68,400

6                   $73,450

7                   $78,500

8                   $83,600

Visit PikeRentHelp.com to apply. For more information visit www.pikeforward.com/rentalassistance or contact the Pike County Human Services Department at humanservice@pikepa.org or 570-296 3434.

 

Grants Available for the Hospitality Industry

March 5, 2021 By Gary Cee

PMEDC Now Accepting Applications for CHIRP Grants

The Pocono Mountains Economic Development Corporation (PMEDC) is now accepting applications for Monroe County’s COVID-19 Hospitality Industry Recovery Program (CHIRP).  The program will offer a grant ranging from $5,000 to $50,000 to each eligible business within the hospitality industry that has been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligible businesses must operate within Monroe County, PA, have fewer than 300 full-time employees and fall in the NAICS Code 721, Accommodations subsector or the NAICS Code 722, Food Services and Drinking Places subsector.

Monroe County Commissioner John Moyer commented, “The pandemic has had a severe impact on the hospitality industry here in Monroe County so we want to encourage as many eligible businesses as possible to apply.”

Additional eligibility includes:

  • The business was in operation on February 15, 2020 and paid income taxes to the Federal and State government.
  • The business remains in operation and does not intend to permanently close within one year of the date on their application for this program.
  • The business has a maximum tangible net worth of not more than $15,000,000.
  • COVID-19 has had an adverse economic impact on their business and the grant request will support their ongoing operations.
  • The business agrees they will only be eligible for one grant under this program through June 30, 2021.
  • If any prior COVID-19 related funding was awarded to the business, the expenses covered are deemed ineligible and the business must have additional expenses to submit.

“We will continue to take applications on a rolling basis until June 15, 2021 or until the money is all committed.  Applications will be prioritized based on the percentage of revenue loss and whether the business received any prior COVID-19 support,” added Chuck Leonard, PMEDC Executive Director.  “The intent is to help those who were hardest hit and have not yet received any financial support.”

Program specifics and required documentation are included in the CHIRP Program Guidelines and Grant Application that is available on the COVID-19 Business Resources page on PMEDC’s website,  www.pmedc.com,  or by calling the PMEDC office at (570) 839-1992.

Stroudsburg Volunteers Needed

February 19, 2021 By Gary Cee

Volunteers are needed to fill vacancies on Stroudsburg Borough boards.

The Borough of Stroudsburg is seeking volunteers to fill an unexpired term on the Zoning Hearing Board (term expires 12/31/2024); an unexpired term on the Historical Architectural Review Board (term expires 12/31/2021); and an unexpired term on the Shade Tree Commission (term expires 12/31/2021).

Persons interested in serving should contact the Borough Manager Brian D. Ace, Jr. at bace@stroudsburgboro.com or (570) 421-5444 ext. 104. It is suggested that interested candidates for any Board or Commission attend at least two meetings to become familiar with the procedures and responsibilities that are involved. The meeting calendars of all Boards and Commissions can be found on the Stroudsburg Borough website www.stroudsburgboro.com

Various vacancies arise from time to time and the Borough encourages individuals interested in serving with entities other than those listed above to contact the Borough now so names are on file when future vacancies occur.

Persons seeking additional information about the purpose and process of the various boards and commissions, and the responsibilities of those who serve as members, can get more information by reviewing the Borough Code on www.stroudsburgboro.com

Maple Sugaring in Monroe County

February 15, 2021 By Gary Cee

The Monroe County Conservation District is offering two Maple Sugaring Public Days: Saturday, March 6th and Saturday, March 13th — 10am to 3pm both days.

Each tour lasts about 90 minutes.  The day will feature a tour of the Sugarbush including stops to learn about Native American and early pioneer methods of making maple syrup, the evaporator process and methods of identifying and tapping a maple tree. 

Learn the science of maple trees…
Hear the history of maple sugaring…
​See maple syrup being made…
Taste syrup (from local trees) on pancakes!

Pre-registration is required!  Get details by clicking here.  

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