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Route 611 between Delaware Water Gap and Portland to reopen in November

Route 611 south of Delaware Water Gap will reopen as a single-lane road on Monday, Nov. 4, barring any weather-related delays, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright announced Wednesday, Oct. 16. The state route has been closed from Cherry Valley Road/Oak Street in Delaware Water Gap south to Slateford Road since a rock slide in December 2022. "The long-awaited reopening of Route 611 is a…

Local fire crews awarded FEMA funding

Over $2 million in federal grants will help firefighters across the area battle inflation, along with fires. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, awarded the federal cash to firefighters and first responders at 20 fire departments in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Wayne and Monroe counties.  The funds, announced by U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright, D-8, Moosic, came through…

Rep. Cartwright announces more than $2M to NEPA fire departments

U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08) on Tuesday said area fire departments are a first line of defense, keeping communities safe and secure. Cartwright, a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2 million in federal funding to support 20 northeastern Pennsylvania firefighters and first…

NEPA firefighters receive $2 million in grants

Firefighters and first responders in Northeast Pennsylvania have received over $2 million in funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency for equipment, protective gear, emergency vehicles, training and other resources.  Honesdale Hose Company No. 1 received $371,965 to purchase 15 sets of protective personal equipment and to bolster training, recruitment and…

Rep. Cartwright Announces Route 611 Scheduled to Open Monday, November 4th

Today, U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright (PA-08), announced that the project to reopen Route 611 is nearing completion, with Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) officials reporting the highway will be open to traffic on November 4th. "The long-awaited reopening of Route 611 is a perfect example of local, state and federal agencies and elected officials working together for the…

Pocono Mountain Regional EMS to receive more than $150K in federal funding

First responders in Monroe County are getting a big financial boost from the federal government. Pocono Mountain Regional EMS will receive $158,487 to purchase one automatic chest compression device and two defibrillators, according to a news release from U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright's office. The Federal Emergency Management Agency awarded more than $2 million in…

Rep. Cartwright Delivers More than $2 Million to Northeastern Pennsylvania Fire Departments

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), a senior member of the U.S. House Appropriations Committee, announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded more than $2 million in federal funding to support 20 northeastern Pennsylvania firefighters and first responders through its Assistance to Firefighters (AFG) and Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency…

REP. CARTWRIGHT IN THE TOP 1% AT BRINGING BACK FUNDS FOR LOCAL POLICE

U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Ranking Member of the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that, of 309 House Members who have received Department of Justice COPS or Byrne or Community Project Funding (CPFs) over FY22, FY23, and FY24, he has brought the 4th highest dollar amount back to his congressional district, with projects…

Rep. Cartwright in the Top 1% at Bringing Back Funds for Local Police

Today, U.S. Representative Matt Cartwright (PA-08), Ranking Member of the House Commerce, Justice and Science (CJS) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced that, of 309 House Members who have received Department of Justice COPS or Byrne or Community Project Funding (CPFs) over FY22, FY23, and FY24, he has brought the 4th highest dollar amount back to his congressional district, with…

$600,000 on the way for domestic violence victims

Ninety percent of domestic violence victims are women. Ten percent are men. Fifty white apron-donning domestic violence advocates from WRC were sprinkled throughout the community last weekend, raising funds for all of them, regardless of gender. The acronym means “Women’s Resource Center,” but is in the process of being changed to just WRC, with the tagline, “We Respect and…