Honesdale
Before borough officials make a decision on whether to move forward with an idea that could help the Fire Department, they are hoping the public will weigh in.
Council members have been mulling an ordinance regarding rapid entry systems, commonly known as Knox boxes, that allow firefighters fast access into businesses in case of a fire or fire alarm. A meeting with the Greater Honesdale Partnership and initial feedback led to the decision to get more public input on the ordinance.
The proposed ordinance will be placed on www.hon esdaleborough.com under the Public Information tab. Comments can be emailed to hdleboro@choiceonemail.com or dropped off at Borough Hall, 958 Main St., Honesdale.
Council will meet Monday, April 8, but there's no plan to vote on the ordinance at that time, according to borough officials.
Jessup
The borough is hoping to be a bit safer after a community group reorganizes next month.
The Jessup Crime Watch will hold a meeting on Tuesday, April 23, at 7 p.m. in the Borough Building, according to Chief Joseph Walsh, who added that the public is encouraged to attend.
"There is crime in Jessup, and the more eyes and ears we have giving up information as to what may be going on, the safer the town will be," he said.
At the meeting, the group will reorganize, answer questions and discuss keeping the borough secure.
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La Plume
A longtime Clarks Summit businessman will be recognized by a nonprofit this week for his "devotion to living and promoting an environmentally sustainable lifestyle."
Barry Kaplan, co-owner of Everything Natural in Clarks Summit, is the winner of Countryside Conservancy's 2013 Stewardship Award. He will be recognized Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Keystone College's Evans Hall.
The Stewardship Awards were instituted 17 years ago to express the Conservancy's appreciation for the efforts of good stewards of the environment. Countryside Conservancy protects land and water in and near the Tunkhannock Creek watershed for the public benefit.
"For more than 30 years, Barry has led the way with his socially and environmentally responsible approach to business and life," said Countryside Conservancy Executive Director Bill Kern. "Honoring him with this year's Stewardship Award is our way of thanking Barry for his strong commitment to preserving and improving our local environment."
Pittston Twp.
Members of the Marywood Aviators are giving local people the opportunity to join them in the sky.
On Saturday, April 13, the group will host its eighth annual Aviation Exploration Day starting at 11 a.m. at the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton International Airport.
In addition to airplane rides, the festivities will include a display of historic aircraft.
"They are hoping to raise $2,500," airport Director Barry Centini said. "It's a great cause, and normally it's very well-attended."
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South Abington Twp.
Four-legged friends will be the center of attention Sunday, April 7.
Held at the Abington Dog Park on Winola Road, the event will run from noon to 3 p.m. and will feature a "patriotic dog pageant" and homemade dog treats for sale.
Also, dogs from local shelters will be up for adoption, said Jennifer Rojek, an organizer.
All money raised will go toward Paws and Stripes, a nonprofit that trains rescued sheltered dogs to become service dogs for wounded military veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder.
"We are really looking forward to it," Ms. Rojek said.
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