Read an article recently (3/21/08) in the Pocono Record and it seems that Carbon County has become a growth hotbed! In the recent past it has been Pike and Monroe Counties with the spurting growth around here. Pike County is still leading the State in growth in percentage terms but Monroe has slipped while Carbon has steamed ahead into the number two spot. The majority of the new residents are coming from New York, New Jersey, and Maryland. In fact the whole eastern part of the State is growing at quite a clip compared to the remainder of the State. York and Chester Counties are the 3rd and 4th fastest growing in Pa.
Change is inevitable and growth is a good thing, from an economic viewpoint, but fast growth not only changes the fundamental character of an area (going from wooded mountains and resorts to almost suburban in nature) it places enormous strain on infrastructure. By infrastructure, in this case, I mean more than just the obvious concerns about roads, bridges, schools, storm water runoff control, ground water depletion for wells, need for central sewage and other public works type issues. I also mean issues related to simple things like mail delivery (currently there is none, everyone still goes to the Post Office to get their mail) and complex ones like emergency services (such as police protection, fire fighting and ambulance services) which are all stretched to the limit. These concerns must also include the need for updated Comprehensive Planning for Townships, new Subdivision and Land Development Ordinances and new Zoning Ordinances. This is very difficult and expensive to deal with in a community with few full time residents which swell to large populations on weekends, holidays and NASCAR race times. Volunteer fire fighters and rescue/ambulance people are few and far between in an area where there is no paid force to contend with these issues and the influx of people is often retirees who are not as inclined to tackle the stressful, physical duties of fire fighting etc. Without trying to sound like a rural versus city argument, the people do come for the open space and pristine "wildness" of an area but expect city-like amenities and services - great if doable but it usually does not work out well for one or the other of these competing interests. As someone once said, "may you live in interesting times!" It will be interesting to see how this all plays out here in Carbon County.
The 1st Annual Emergency Services Banquet is scheduled for May 10, 2008 at The Galleria in Split Rock. The banquet is being held to say "THANK YOU" to the men and women serving in an emergency services capacity in Kidder Township and surrounding communities. This certainly includes the Lake Harmony Rescue Squad & Ambulance Corp as well as the Albrightsville, Lake Harmony, & Kidder Volunteer Fire Companies. More information on times and menu can be obtained by contacting Maureen Kennedy (see Events page of this website), your local fire company or the Penn-Kidder Council of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce. This is a worthy event and will be a fun time for all attendees. If you are in this area, live here or own property here, please plan to attend the 1st Annual Banquet. Souvenir progam booklets will be available.
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Looking in Kidder, Penn Forest, Tobyhanna, or Tunkannock Townships? You've found the source you need - The Bradley REALTORS(R). We know the area and are involved in Kidder in just about every way
The Bradley REALTORS(R) Team consistes of Thomas (Tom) Bradley and Joyce Bradley. After owning a vacation home in Lake Hamony for 23 years, we moved here full time nine years ago and started selling real estate. Joyce is a retired Philadelphia Elementary School Teacher and has been in Real Estate sales since 1998 concentrating mainly in the Kidder Township portion of Carbon County, PA - but also selling and listing in Monroe and Luzerne Counties. As a REALTOR® Joyce has consistently won sales production awards from Century21 since the office became affiliated with that organization. It was Pocono West Real Estate prior to 2001. Tom is a retired Electrical Engineer and was Director-Advanced Technology for SPD Technologies, owned by L-3 Communications. We work together as a Team to market and sell real estate in this Pocono Mountain resort community. Both of us are active fundraisers for local volunteer organizations like the volunteer fire company and ambulance/rescue squad. Joyce is a Trustee for the Lake Harmony Vol. Fire Co and an active member of the Penn-Kidder Council of the Carbon County Chamber of Commerce. Tom was elected as a Kidder Township Supervisor, served onits Planning Commssion for over 6 years, and was the first Chairman of the Kidder Township Environmental Advisory Council. In addition to being Township Supervisr, Tom is the Board of Supervisor's Police Chairman and its liaison to the KTEAC. We provide both Seller and Buyer Representation. Tom is a NAR Certified e-PRO(R). We tend to look at life with a long term view. Having been married over forty years now, our views on investment and ownership has a similar perspective. We will do what is needed to get the property sold or to find the one you want to buy. A second home is a discretionary purchase so we know you do not jump at the first thing shown to you unless it is exactly what you want. We know the area from the perspective of a vacationer, a second homeowner, and as a local resident-we have been all of these for at least ten years each. Our active participation in area volunteer organizations, local politics, and land development planning, has given us a vision of what we think the future of Lake Harmony and Carbon County is. That vision shows a growing but manageable area where the best of Pocono Mountain living is available for those who wish to be a part of it. We have traveled around the USA and the world but still look forward to returning to Lake Harmony each time we leave. Sailing the Chesapeake and San Francisco Bays is great but the lazy afternoon on a pontoon boat with friends on the Lake is great time as well. We hate to see people leave but know that is usually the nature of second home ownership-we want to help you divest that property when you find the need. If you are joining the area, welcome, and we would love to find the property you are looking for. Either way, please give us a call!
The Bradley REALTORS(R) Team have a strong love for the resort community of Lake Harmony, Split Rock and Kidder Township in general. They bring a perspective of the area and its recreational ammenites from many vantage points - having been a vacationer at the resorts, campers in the State Park (Hickory Run), second home owners, and finally as local residents. Each of these perspectives are unique and the concerns of one group are often very different from the others. Active participation in local community planning, subdivision and land development ordinance (SALDO) issues, and environmental concerns combine with these perspectives to provide a real estate service with contacts in all areas of the community. Kidder Township is a growing area with indoor water parks being built, possible casino gambling, a new Towmship Comprehensive Plan is in the works with subsequent SALDO & Zoning Ordinance changes to suit, and The Bradley REALTORS(R) know first hand what is going on. Lake Harmony, a natural spring-fed lake in the Western Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania, provides the setting for this community of people who love the outdoor lifestyle and all of the recreational opportunities it offers. Sailing, motor boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, hiking, golfing, tennis, ice skating, and snowmobiling are just some of the activities available right here in Lake Harmony and Kidder Township. Within the area you will find: >Wildlife such as black bear, whitetail deer, eagles, osprey, wild turkey, red fox, and numerous fish species, some in High Quality & Exceptional Value fishing streams >Nearby historic Jim Thorpe, Pa plus easy access to and from major metropolitan areas like Philadelphia and New York City >Shopping at Discount Centers, antique stores, restaurants of all types and price choices, concerts, festivals, spas, resorts, and other diversions. Visit any of our neighborhood websites for more details on events, venues, restaurants, recreational activities, and services in the area. www.lakeharmonyneighborhood.com
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