Great Summers Start at The Greater Scranton YMCA Registration is open for Summer Day Camp at the Greater Scranton YMCA. The 2022Summer Day Camp Program will begin June 13th. Day camp at the Y provides kids with adventure, healthy fun, personal growth and friendships that can take a so-so summer and turn it into a memory that lasts a lifetime. The Greater Scranton YMCA’s Summer Day Camp provides a welcoming environment for kids where they can belong, build relationships, develop character and discover their potential. “The Greater Scranton YMCA believes all kids deserve the chance to experience summer camp,”said Trish Fisher, President & CEO, Greater Scranton YMCA. “From physical fitness to summer learning and from enrichment activities to social engagement, our summer day camp program provides opportunities for all children to learn, grow and thrive.As a charity, we turn no one away for an inability to pay and are proud to provide financial assistance to families in need.” The Greater Scranton YMCA will incorporate summer learning into its Summer Day Camp Program through QUEST. As staying mentally engaged during the three-month educational gap is crucial to the continued academic development of students, QUEST was created to help bridge the gap between the end of one school year and the beginning of the next. Certified teachers cover science, math, reading comprehension and more through hands-on projects. The program is offered to summer day campers in kindergarten through eighth grades and is integrated into their daily curriculum. To learn more about the 2022 Summer Day Camp Program and the availability of financial assistance, visit the Y online or contact Matt MaCart, After School and Summer Day Camp Director, atmmacart@greaterscrantonymca.org or call (570) 729-5411, ext. 3115. About the Y The Y is one of the nation’s leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children –regardless of age, income or background –to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. https://greaterscrantonymca.org/
Waverly Community House Events The Waverly Community House is hosting several events. Easter Bunny Hop Saturday, April 9thWhen: Saturday, April 9th, 2022 1:00pm – 3:00pm Where: Comm Back Lawn 1115 North Abington Rd, Waverly $30.00 per family Join us for crafts, games, live music from the Doug Smith Dixieland Band, a bake sale, egg hunt, and of course, a visit from our favorite Easter Bunny! Today is the last day to buy tickets! Please click HERE for tickets. The 2022 Waverly Waddle Saturday, May 7thWhat: A 5K Run/Walk fundraiser around scenic Waverly Where: The Waverly Community House, 1115 N. Abington Road, Waverly, PA When: Saturday, May 7, 2022 – 8:00-8:45 am check in – 9:00 race start! Register online HERE! Register by April 15th to receive a race tee shirt! Questions: Please call 570.586.8191, Ext 2 Kathy Wright Visit “The Upstairs Thrift”! Our upscale thrift shop featuring women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing and housewares. Spring is in the shop!!! Stop by The Comm Library Enjoy our lending library. We have an updated assortment of adult and children’s books. Check out our Destination Freedom Special Exhibits GalleryAmong the exhibits are a wooden cane with names of local Civil War prisoners of war, a Bible found on the Gettysburg battlefield, medicinal bottle from the practice of Waverly’s Dr. Andrew Bedford, Waverly Grand Army of the Republic Post No. 307 Sketch Book, a portrait of Jonathan Jasper Wright, a poster sized image of African American Civil War veterans returning to Montrose in 1865, and a collection of Civil War era newspapers, to name just a few. The Gallery is open on Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 5:00 to 7:00 pm or by appointment by calling 570-586-8191 Ext. 2 or by visiting the website: www.waverlywalkingtours.org. Questions may be emailed to ejmurphy@waverlycomm.org.
Mohegan Sun Pocono to Open Outdoor Terrace Bar, Entertainment Venue and Topgolf Swing Suites Mohegan Sun Pocono (MSP) guests are in for a treat as 2022 heats up. Three exciting new venues will officially debut, starting in late April with the all-new outdoor terrace bar, Embers Terrace. This new offering will be home to Adirondack style seating, fire pits, live weekend entertainment, dining options, an outstanding drink menu and more. Set to launch this summer in the old Bar Louie space will also be The Hive Taphouse, equipped with a full dining menu, 20 beers on tap, a live music stage and its very own Topgolf Swing Suites, equipped with Full Swing Simulators that in addition to virtual golf courses and Topgolf games, will also be home to energetic games like Zombie Dodgeball, the Quarterback Challenge, Baseball Pitching, Hockey games and more. “These capital improvements as part of Project Starlight represent some of the most thrilling enhancements that we have ever announced at MSP.” -said Anthony Carlucci, President & General Manager of Mohegan Sun Pocono. “These offerings will not only bolster our live entertainment, but they also bring a relaxing and fun-filled outdoor experience as well as an amazing Topgolf Swing Suite venue. All 238 of our hotel rooms will have a whole new look and feel by the end of the year as well!” Located near Rustic Kitchen Bistro & Bar, Embers Terrace will be the first new amenity to open. Featuring a 25-person bar, a partially covered dining area with a late fare menu launching in June, hand-built fire pits, acoustic entertainment and a lawn area where various activities will take place, this new outdoor terrace bar andterrace will serve as a hot spot for all types of outings during the warmer seasons. The weekends are set to feature acoustic duos and with that, VIP booking opportunities will be possible. The drink menu will also offer some of the best wine in the region, as well as a range of mixed drinks and local, domestic and imported beers. Slated to launch in early summer, The Hive Taphouse will have 20 beers on tap, the most at MSP, serving the likes of IPAs, Porter, Stouts, Cider, Ale, Lager, Pilsner, Witbier, Hefeweizen, and rotating seasonal offerings. Home to a live music stage, this new venue will roll out a can’t-miss entertainment calendar featuring some of the top musical acts across the region. More than 12 high-definition TV screens will also fill up The Hive Taphouse, playing all the major sporting events. A full dining menu will feature a wide variety of dishes like Appetizers, Flatbreads, Salads, Wings, Burgers, Sandwiches, Tacos and Mac N Cheese. Stay tuned to mohegansunpocono.com for updates on specials and musical acts as an open date nears. Located near the main bar inside The Hive Taphouse will be the Topgolf Swing Suites with two Full Swing simulators, where people of all ages and skill levels can come together for playful competition. This simulated golfing experience features a massive screen with a variety of multi-sport games, as well as HDTVs, comfortable lounge seating and food and beverage offerings. Guests can play either 9 or 18 holes across more than 80 famous courses, including Pebble Beach and Bethpage Black. Not to be outdone, this new venue will also allow guests to try other exhilarating simulated games like Baseball Pitching, The Quarterback Challenge, Hockey, Zombie Dodgeball, Soccer and much more. The Mohegan Sun Pocono Hotel, opened in 2014, will also undergo a major revamp. By the end of 2022, all 238 guest rooms will be completely renovated with new, fresher contemporary designs, new bathrooms and upgraded amenities throughout. “We’ve already modelled a couple of rooms so far and the difference is remarkable. We’re confident that our guests are really going to love it.” –Said Carlucci. In total, Project Starlight will create around 50 jobs. For more information on career opportunities at Mohegan Sun Pocono, visit mohegansunpocono.com or call 570.831.2177.
The Wright Center Opens New Primary Care Clinic The Wright Center for Community Health recently made an important decision to expand its medical home into Covington Township, 260 Daleville Highway, part of the North Pocono School District. Our new primary care practice is the ninth in our network of clinics, providing family medicine services to children and family members of all ages. You can see us for sick visits, routine examinations and screenings, substance use disorder services and the treatment of any illnesses or injuries that do not require a trip to the emergency room. Our first day for office visits is Monday, April 25. Our clinics remain true to our mission of improving access and removing barriers to high-quality health care that cover the lifespan, from pediatric to geriatric care. Together, our providers serve under-resourced communities, such as rural areas and historically neglected city neighborhoods, and vulnerable populations, including individuals who are experiencing homelessness, who cope with substance use disorder and behavioral health issues or who otherwise confront barriers to proper care whether it be due to geography, linguistics or affordability. Our compassionate care teams help you improve your health for your body and mind. The Wright Center falls under the umbrella of a national Federally Qualified Health Center Look-Alike. That designation as a safety-net community health center enables us to address health disparities at an affordable price. We are one of more than 14,500 national community health center sites that care for almost 29 million people, including the more than 47,000 unique patients we treat annually. Our sliding-fee discount program ensures our primary care services are affordable for individuals and family members who qualify based on the size of their family and income-eligibility guidelines. We treat patients of all ages and insurance statuses, including those who use Medicaid, medical assistance and are underinsured or uninsured. As a matter of policy and mission, The Wright Center will not deny service to anyone because of an inability to pay. Amanda Turoni, a clinician at the new primary care site in Covington Township. We may be the newest health care provider in your community, but The Wright Center has almost 50 years of experience being a patient-centered community health center in Lackawanna, Luzerne and Wayne counties. Our model enables us to deliver affordable and comprehensive primary and preventive services that reduce health disparities by emphasizing care management of patients with multiple health care needs. Our Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care program, for example, offers a wide range of supportive services to improve the quality of life for individuals with dementia and their caregivers, which includes medication management, home safety tips and support groups. In 2016, we established the state-designated Opioid Use Disorder Center of Excellence in response to the nation’s opioid crisis. Board-certified addiction medicine physicians, certified recovery specialists and other medical professionals provide physical and behavioral health services to help those in recovery reshape their lives on an outpatient basis. One of our most successful initiatives is the Healthy Maternal Opiate Medical Support program, known simply as Healthy MOMS. More than 167 babies have been born to women enrolled in this two-generation model that aims to help women overcome addiction and embrace a life in recovery. The Ryan White HIV and Infectious Disease Clinic in Scranton has been serving our region for more than 20 years. It provides comprehensive services, including prevention, testing and treatment, for people living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS and hepatitis C. Specialized programs include our lifestyle medicine program that emphasizes subtle changes in the way our patients live their lives, addressing nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress management and more to treat and potentially reverse chronic disease and prevent illness, such as diabetes and hypertension. To complement our services overall, we offer the Wright Center for Patient & Community Engagement, a subsidiary that engages in the delivery, enhancement and transformation of primary health care services for populations of special interest in the community. It focuses on local partnerships and programs that assess negative social and economic determinants of health, such as poor access to education, employment status, and food and housing insecurity that can affect a person’s health and welfare. We look forward to meeting you and caring for your family, as we work to become a vital member of your beautiful community. Please call us at 570-591-5150 if you have any questions. To make an appointment go to TheWrightCenter.org and click on the link in the top banner or use our smart bot, Neo, at the bottom right-hand side of the homepage.
PennDOT District 4 Now Hiring for Summer Maintenance Positions The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation is seeking hardworking individuals for employment from early April through October for the 2022Summer Maintenance Program! If you enjoy working in an active, fast-paced environment with the potential for promotion into a permanent position, check out the various opportunities in the Summer Maintenance Program and apply today! Opportunities exist statewide, or in many counties paid at the hourly rates indicated: Engineering Scientific and Technical Interns ($15.49) – Eligible College StudentsGovernment Services Interns ($15.49) – Eligible College StudentsTransportation Construction Inspector ($20.91)Transportation Technicians ($18.53) · Highway Maintenance Worker ($15.49) · Custodial Worker 1 ($16.08) · Semi-Skilled Worker ($16.45) Opportunities are based upon operational needs, so there may not be open positions for each job title in every county.View PennDOT’s District map to see where your home county lies.Because most positions work outside, there may be instances when work will occur in adverse weather conditions. DESCRIPTION OF WORK and REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY: Engineering Scientific & Technical Intern:Perform the duties as assigned in one of the disciplines below: Construction: Participate in the inspection, materials testing, and completion of documentation associated with highway and bridge construction projects. Maintenance: Serve on Systematic Technique to Analyze and Manage Pennsylvania Pavement (STAMPP) survey crews engaged in the collection of roadway condition data utilized in Department maintenance efforts. A limited number of positions in the roadside development program provide experience in vegetation and soils management. To be eligible, you must be a college Student and you must meet the criteria below: Full-time enrollment in college (carrying 12 or more undergraduate credits, or 9 or more graduate credits). Enrolled full-time for the next semester by the start of the internship in an applicable major In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher). Completed your first year in a two-year associates degree program or a four-year bachelor’s degree program. Special Requirement: Upon verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License without incident, some positions may be authorized to operate Department vehicles as part of this job. If you do not meet these requirements but are still interested in a summer position with PennDOT, please see the PennDOT College Student Summer Worker job posting to explore additional job opportunities. For example, if you intend to enroll in college for the first time in the Fall, you may be eligible for a College Student Summer Worker position in DOT’s Summer Employment Program! Government Services Intern:Assist in seasonal maintenance work, crash system input and analysis, and maintenance and custodial services at roadside rest facilities. Many students also perform laboring and flagging duties in maintenance organizations and at highway worksites. To be eligible, you must have: No previous experience or training required. Must have the ability to lift and move heavy objects of a reasonable weight.Must be a high school graduate or college student enrolled (or intending to enroll) on a full-time basis in a 2- or 4- year post-secondary education program for the fall semester.In good academic standing (as defined by a GPA of 2.0 or higher).At least 18 years of age.Special Requirement: Upon verification of a valid Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License without incident, some positions may be authorized to operate Department vehicles as part of this job. Transportation Construction Inspector:Perform a variety of technical duties in the inspection of materials and workmanship on highway construction projects to ensure all work is completed in conformance with approved construction codes, plans, standards and specifications. To be eligible, you must have: One year as an Engineering Technician; or One year of construction inspection experience and an associate degree in civil engineering, mechanical engineering, geotechnical engineering, surveying engineering technology, or a closely related engineering technology; or an equivalent combination of experience and training.Condition of Employment: This job requires possession of a valid non-commercial Pennsylvania Class C Driver’s License or equivalent. Transportation Technician:Perform a variety of inspection and testing duties to assure that materials and workmanship conform to contract requirements and established specifications on highway and bridge construction projects. To be eligible, you must have: · Sufficient training and experience to perform journeyman level work in transportation construction inspection and highway or bridge design drafting; OR any equivalent combination of experience and training. Highway Maintenance Worker:Perform manual labor duties on highway maintenance and construction projects, assist permanent sign crews with tasks such as erecting and maintaining traffic signs and delineators, and related tasks at work sites along the highway. To be eligible, you must have:No previous experience or training required. Must have the ability to lift and move heavy objects of a reasonable weight. Custodial Worker:Provide custodial support within and outside roadside rest facilities. To be eligible, you must have:Previous custodial and janitorial experience preferred, but not required. Semi-Skilled Laborer:Perform manual work in the construction and maintenance of various buildings, grounds, or public works projects. To be eligible, you must have:One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction.Special Requirement: Certain positions may require possession of a valid Class C Pennsylvania’s Driver’s License. The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply. To help make decisions regarding travel, motorists are encouraged to “Know Before You Go” by checking conditions on more than 40,000 roadway miles, including color-coded winter conditions on 2,900 miles, by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties at www.penndot.gov/District4. Information about infrastructure in District 4, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.gov/D4Results.
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University of Scranton Earth Day Events Inspired by Pope Francis’ 2015 encyclical titled “On Care for Our Common Home,” The University of Scranton’s Sustainability Office has selected the theme “We Are All Connected” for their Spring sustainability initiative. To celebrate this theme, especially as Earth Day approaches, the Sustainability Office will host several events for students, faculty and staff as well as guests from the greater Scranton community. Area students in grades 5-12 may participate in the University’s Earth Day Essay Contest. Submissions will be accepted through April 4. This year’s theme is “We Are All Connected.” For submission rules and details, visit: https://www.scranton.edu/sustainability/docs/earth-week-2022/earthday-2022-essay-rules.pdf. Winners of the essay contest will be announced at the Evening of Environmental on Wednesday, April 20, in the Atrium of the Loyola Science Center on campus. The event takes place from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and features interactive science experiments run by University students. The event will also include a display of the essays submitted. Finalists will receive Earth Day medals and certificates at a ceremony. On the following day, April 21, the University will host a lecture by renowned American climatologist and geophysicist Michael Mann, Ph.D., author of “The New Climate War: The Fight to Take Back Our Planet.” Dr. Mann is the Distinguished Professor of Atmospheric Science at Pennsylvania State University, with joint appointments in the Department of Geosciences and the Earth and Environmental Systems Institute. He is also director of the Penn State Earth System Science Center. He is the author of five books on climate change, as well as more than 200 peer-reviewed and edited publications, numerous op-eds and commentaries. The lecture begins at 7:30 p.m. in the McIlhenny Ballroom of the DeNaples Center on campus. The final Earth Day event for the month of April will be an art show address on April 25 by Laura Kern, an artist from rural Pennsylvania who uses her sculptures to emphasize the connection between humans and the environment, as well as to highlight prominent environmental and societal issues. Kern will present her address in the Heritage Room of the Weinberg Memorial Library. The event runs from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. Other events open to University students, faculty and staff include an Environmental Art Show on the fifth floor of the Weinberg Memorial Library from April 19 to April 26; an Earth Day Fair in the lobby of the Loyola Science Center from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on April 19; an Environmentally-Friendly Tie-Dye event, taking place on the Dionne Campus Green at 5 p.m. on April 20; and a kayaking trip on the Susquehanna River on May 7. Several related events also took place in March, including a screening of “The Human Element,” a film in which photographer James Balog uses his camera to document and uncover how environmental change affects the lives of Americans each day. The University also hosted a celebration of World Water Day on March 22. All of these events are sponsored by the University’s Sustainability Office with the support of the Jesuit Center, the Kania School of Management, the Multicultural Center, the environmental studies concentration and major, the Weinberg Memorial Library and the Society for Sustainability and Conservation student organization.
Psychology Professor to Receive Distinguished Service Award David Palmiter David Palmiter, Ph.D., ABPP, professor of psychology at Marywood University, was recently notified that he will receive the 2022 Distinguished Service Award from the Pennsylvania Psychological Association (PPA). This award, given annually to a member of the PPA for outstanding service to the association, will be presented at the PPA Annual Awards Dinner on Thursday, May 19, 2022, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., at Kalahari Resorts & Conventions in Pocono Manor, PA. Cited for his leadership within the discipline, Dr. Palmiter has served in many capacities with PPA, including as a member of numerous committees and presidential task forces, as APA public education coordinator, and as the president of PPA from 2011-2012. While PPA President, he developed an inter-organization task force on children’s mental health that involved both PPA and the Pennsylvania Academy of Pediatricians. Dr. Palmiter has been recognized by both PPA and national organizations for his skill in media psychology, and he has shown many psychologists how to effectively give psychology away to the public. He has conducted many continuing education programs for PPA on multiculturalism, media presentations, media and ethics, children’s mental health, and resilience. In addition to his service within and on behalf of PPA, Dr. Palmiter is a Fellow of the American Psychological Association, an author, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Clinical Psychology and PPA. He has more than 30 years of experience as a psychologist and has been a professor at Marywood University for 24 years. Dr. Palmiter specializes in childhood, adolescent, and family issues and also maintains a private practice in Clarks Summit.
Immigrants Stories to be Presented in “80 Minutes Around the World” The Misericordia University College of Arts and Sciences will present “80 Minutes Around the World,” a once-in-a-lifetime event that takes audience members on an 80-minute trip around five continents as eight storytellers each share their immigration experiences. The storytellers come from around the United States with families connecting back to Guatemala, Philippines, Greece, Eritrea, Argentina, Laos, Canada, Turkey, and Poland. The show combines award-winning performers including Nestor Gomez (show creator), Adam Wade (Magnet Theater, NYC) and John Gebretatose (HUGE Theater, Minneapolis) with regional and local storytellers who are first- and second-generation immigrants and refugees. The show will tour through Luzerne and Lackawanna counties with performances at Misericordia University’s Lemmond Theatre on April 28 at 7:30 p.m. and April 29 at 12:30 p.m., the F.M. Kirby Center on April 29 at 7:30 p.m., and the Scranton Cultural Center on April 30 at 7:30 p.m. All shows are free and open to the public. This show is the culmination of The Voices Project: Immigration, a year-long visual and storytelling arts project conducted at Misericordia University. Over the past eight months, over 50 students at Misericordia University interviewed first and second-generation immigrants, refugees and DACA recipients and created stories based on the immigration experiences of their interviewees. These students participated in classes with Alicia Nordstrom, Ph.D., professor and chairperson of the psychology department; Allan Austin, Ph.D., professor of history and Patrick Hamilton, Ph.D., professor and chairperson of the English department, to examine the topic of immigration from psychological, historical, and literary perspectives. The project kicked off with an art exhibit called Voices: Immigration curated by Laine Little, the Director of the Pauly Friedman Art Gallery, which displayed visual, graphic, and sculptural works from six immigrant artists, one of whom will be sharing his story and hosting a pop-up art exhibit at the April show. The show is supported by grants from the Lackawanna Arts Council, the Soyka Funds for the Humanities, and the Misericordia University College of Arts and Sciences. For more information, email Alicia Nordstrom at anordstrom@misericordia.edu or 570-674-8008. You can learn about previous versions of The Voices Project at www.misericordia.edu/voicesproject and follow show information on social media at #MUVoices project and facebook.com/MUVoicesProject. Founded by The Sisters of Mercy in 1924, Misericordia University is Luzerne County’s first four-year college and offers 56 academic programs on the graduate and undergraduate levels in full- and part-time formats. Misericordia University ranks in the “National Universities” category of U.S. News and World Report’s 2021 edition of Best Colleges. The Princeton Review recognizes Misericordia as a 2021 “Best Northeastern” college, and Money Magazine includes Misericordia in its 2020-2021 “Best Colleges” list. College Consensus, the Wall Street Journal and Times Higher Education rank Misericordia among the top colleges and universities nationally.
PennDOT Announces Online Plans Display for Project in Luzerne County The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) invites the public to both an in-person and online plans display for the SR 1050, Section 351 Bridge Project over Toby Creek in Kingston Township, Luzerne County. This project involves the SR 1050, Section 351 Bridge over Toby Creek in Kingston Township, Luzerne County. The project is located in a rural residential setting immediately adjacent to the southbound travel lanes of SR 309 in Kingstown Township midway between Luzerne and Trucksville. There are no bicycle or pedestrian facilities within the project area. This project was originally scoped by PennDOT in 2016 as a deck replacement, but later changed to a full superstructure replacement based on the results of a 2018 bridge inspection. Currently, there are three alternatives being considered for the project. These alternatives include removal of existing bridge and providing a new access road from Hillside Rd., removing (and not replacing) the existing bridge, and rehabilitating the existing bridge by way of replacing the superstructure. These alternatives will be evaluated as part of the environmental review process and in consultation with the local property owners and other interested parties. The purpose of the plans displays is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding the alternatives being considered. It is also an opportunity for the public to review and comment on the project’s potential effect upon Cultural Resources pursuant to the Advisory Council on Historic Preservation’s 36 CFR Part 800 regulations implementing Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act. The plans display will be held in-person and online. The in-person plans display for the SR 1050, Section 351 Bridge Project over Toby Creek will be held on April 25, 2022 at the Kingston Township Municipal Building located at 180 East Center Street, Shavertown, PA 18708. The in-person plans display will be available between 4:00 PM and 6:00 PM. The digital version of the plans display will be available from March 25, 2022 to May 25, 2022. Online information, including the alternatives being considered and a public comment form, can be found by visiting the following PennDOT District 4-0 website: https://www.penndot.gov/RegionalOffices/district-4/PublicMeetings/Pages/default.aspx Click on the Luzerne County box, then choose the tile marked SR 1050 Section 351 Bridge Project The purpose of the plans display is to introduce the project and receive public input regarding questions or concerns with the project. The project documents can be made available in alternative languages or formats if requested. If you need translation/interpretation services or have special needs or have special concerns that require individual attention, contact Amy Lolli, PennDOT Project Manager, at 570-614-2958 or amlolli@pa.gov. Pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, PennDOT does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, age, or disability. If you feel that you have been denied the benefits of, or participation in a PennDOT program or activity, you may contact the PennDOT, Bureau of Equal Opportunity, DBE/Title VI Division at 717-787-5891. For more information on projects occurring or being bid this year, those made possible by or accelerated by the state transportation funding plan (Act 89), or those on the department’s Four and Twelve Year Plans, visit www.projects.penndot.gov. Motorists can check conditions on major roadway miles by visiting www.511PA.com. 511PA, which is free and available 24 hours a day, provides traffic delay warnings, weather forecasts, traffic speed information, and access to more than 1,000 traffic cameras. 511PA is also available through a smartphone application for iPhone and Android devices, by calling 5-1-1, or by following regional Twitter alerts accessible on the 511PA website. Subscribe to PennDOT news and traffic alerts in Lackawanna, Luzerne, Pike, Susquehanna, Wayne and Wyoming counties at www.penndot.gov/District4. Information about infrastructure in District 4, including completed work and significant projects, is available at www.penndot.gov/D4Results.
