Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
4 issues in environment
2026 Water Quality and Stream Monitoring Contracts
The county hired Microbac for its 2026 water quality testing ($15,141.75) and Michael Bilger to sub-sample 39 aquatic insect samples ($13,962) — routine environmental monitoring of county waterways.
Historic preservation after Boys School demolition
A $782,000 demolition grant payment will tear down buildings vacant since the 1990s on Birch Street in East Stroudsburg, and it protects a $1.8 million state redevelopment grant. The site could soon be sold and returned to productive use.
Farmland preservation — Field farm easement
The county is spending $213,800 to permanently preserve about 22 acres of the Field family farm in Hamilton Township — the 129th preserved farm. The family has farmed the land since the 1730s.
Coolbaugh Township environmental study funding
A Coolbaugh Township resident wants county help paying for an environmental impact study to shield sensitive land from a large proposed development. Commissioners said land development is a township responsibility, hotel tax money legally must support tourism, and suggested grant options.