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Commissioners highlight America250PA events; public commenters raise gun-safety class change and ask about Title IV-D duties

Monroe County Board of Commissioners · January 21, 2026
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Summary

Vice-Chairman Parker highlighted upcoming America250PA events. During public comment Dr. John Toleno announced a rescheduled gun-safety class, and Theresa Pesce asked about the County Solicitor's role related to the Title IV-D contract; Solicitor Deborah Huffman clarified that the County Solicitor does not handle Title IV-D duties.

Vice-Chairman David C. Parker thanked participants at the county's America250PA kickoff and highlighted several upcoming community events tied to the celebration, including an art show at the Western Pocono Community Library, a quilt contest sponsored by the Monroe County Historical Society, and a Polk Township Veterans Memorial Wall dedication and picnic on May 24, 2026. Commissioner Sharon S. Laverdure noted that Community Night will be held May 5, 2026, at Northampton Community College — Pocono Campus.

During public comment Dr. John Toleno announced that a planned gun-safety class was rescheduled because of weather; the class will be held Feb. 4, 2026, at the Office of Emergency Management and registered participants were asked to re-sign up. Theresa Pesce asked about the County Solicitor's involvement with the Title IV-D contract and federal reimbursement that appeared on the agenda. Solicitor Deborah L. Huffman responded that the County Solicitor does not handle Title IV-D duties and that the Title IV-D agreement is a separate contract for support matters under which federal funds may be set aside for reimbursement to the county.

Theresa Pesce also offered remarks about national and county-level firearms issues and cited statistics she said were obtained from the coroner's office; Chairman John D. Christy shared a personal account of a friend's son who took his life with a gun and said, "any death involving a young person caused by gun is too many." The board adjourned at 10:09 a.m.