Delaware Congressional
Caucus Launched

CALLICOON, NY — U.S. Rep. Antonio Delgado (D-NY-19) on Monday announced the formation of the Congressional Delaware River Watershed Caucus. Co-Chaired by Delgado and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1), this bipartisan caucus will give voice to funding and conservation needs throughout the watershed.
"The Upper Delaware River is more than beautiful scenery – it's an economic driver for our communities," Delgado said. "In New York's 19th Congressional District, the river generates more than $400 million in economic value every single year.
"I am proud to launch the bipartisan Delaware River Watershed Caucus alongside Representative Fitzpatrick.
This caucus will bring together members from both sides of the aisle to advocate for our communities and secure federal funding to protect these precious waters. Thank you to Friends of the Upper Delaware River, local elected officials, and conservation organizations for your continued partnership and advocacy."
"I have long advocated for more federal funding for the Delaware River Watershed to improve the lives of our communities and our natural habitats, The onus is on us to invest in conservation, and American innovation is our best chance to improve environmental policies, encourage stewardship, and grow the economy here in our Basin," said Rep. Fitzpatrick. "I'm honored to co-chair this bipartisan caucus with Congressman Delgado and look forward to diligently working to advance bipartisan coordination on marquee conservation programs throughout the Delaware River Watershed."

Dingman Sweeps Total 15K Ambulance Reimbursement

By Dakota Hendricks
SHOHOLA — Shohola Township Supervisors voted to disburse $15,000 to the Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department in their first quarter ambulance payments.
The Supervisors were surprised to have received no documentation from any of the other three departments that regularly service Shohola Township. In January, the Township sent letters to Dingman, Lackawaxen, Milford and Westfall ambulance companies requesting quarterly information detailing the number of actual responses carried out versus dispatches in the Township.
The Supervisors created a pro rata – or proportionate allocation – system in anticipation of dividing $15,000 between the four ambulance services based on the number of dispatches and actual responses in Shohola. Since the Township received no other documentation, the first disbursement went entirely to Dingman Township. Shohola hopes to receive more documentation in the upcoming quarters.....For more information subscribe to our paper.

Hospital Holds Open Moderna Clinic

HONESDALE — Tuesday, April 13, Pennsylvania's Governor Tom Wolf said every adult can schedule an appointment for a vaccine; there are no more phase eligibility requirements. At the same time, Wayne Memorial Hospital announced it will hold an open Moderna vaccine clinic this Friday, April 16, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the hospital at 601 Park Street, Honesdale, 18431. First come, first served - no registration is required for the clinic, although individuals can accelerate the process by downloading, printing and filling out a form to bring to the clinic. That form can be found on the wmh.org website's COVID vaccine registration page at COVID Vaccine Registration - Wayne Memorial Hospital (wmh.org)
Wayne Memorial and Wayne Memorial Community Health Centers have other Moderna clinics available for which registration is required. First dose clinics still have many slots available on Saturday, April 17 and Saturday April 24 in Honesdale and in Pike County on April 21.
The Moderna vaccine, which requires two doses, is available only to adults age 18 and older. An appointment for a second dose will be scheduled at the time of the first dose.
For more vaccine information, visit www.wmh.org.