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