U.S. Rep. Matt Cartwright will sponsor a townhall meeting in Hometown.

According to a release issued by his office, Cartwright will be on hand from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday at the Rush Township Municipal Building, 104 Mahanoy Ave., Tamaqua.The event is open to the public and is being held to discuss issues important to local residents.Cartwright's office indicated the meeting is part of an ongoing series of events Cartwright will hold across the 17th District throughout the year.Everyone is welcome and no RSVP is needed.For more information call 570-624-0140.