Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Monroe County, Pennsylvania public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
2 issues in environment with medium priority
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.