Nestled in the Pocono Mountains, Pocono Township features stunning landscapes and outdoor activities. With a population of around 12,000, it's known for Camelback Mountain Resort and the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.
Pocono Township Commissioners
112 Township Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
United States
Short-term rentals or Transient Dwelling Units as they are referred to as in Pocono Township are not allowed in R-1 and R-2 zoning areas in Pocono Township. Short term rentals are only allowed in C (Commercial) zones and RD (Recreational District) zones. An initial change of use permit under zoning and an annual license is required for a Transient Dwelling Unit Permit (STR) See rules and regulations as well as permit application below.
Fireworks Refresher
Below is a reminder about the fireworks ordinance in Pocono Township. If you have any questions please contact the Township office at 570-629-1922.
Please be courteous to your neighbors this upcoming holiday weekend, and enjoy the time safely and responsibly!
What library will I use?
Click this LINK or read the section below on the Public Libraries of Monroe County to discover a library to visit.
Mon, 30 Jun 2025 00:00:00
Invitation to Bid INVITATION TO BID - Notice is hereby given that ERTLE DEVELOPMENT, LLC located at 798 North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, will receive sealed bids online via the Penn Bid Program (http:// pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until 10:00 AM prevailing time on July 14, 2025, for the Pocono Township WAWA HOP 310177 Project.
Batres, Brian
PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M)
PA 75 3309(1) - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE
Age
30
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
6' 0"
Weight
200 lbs
Hair
Brown
Sun, 29 Jun 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of David H. Brong, a/k/a David Brong, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 6462 CIVIL 2021 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Wawa Honors Pocono Township Police for Hoagie Day
Today Wawa, as part of their annual "Wawa Hoagie Day", honored The Pocono Township Police Department with a generous donation of a delicious hoagie lunch. The sandwiches were delivered to us by a pair of the sweetest little ladies!
CONGERY, JENE EBONY
(1 COUNT) ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN (F3)
(1 COUNT) RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (M)
(1 COUNT) PUBLIC INTOXICATION (S)
Age
38
Race
Black
Gender
Female
Height
Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00
POCONO TOWNSHIP will hold a Planning meeting and a Joint Work Session between the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners on Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: 205 Old Mill Road, Suite 2 Tannersville, PA 18372 P - June 18, 2025
Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00
PENNSYLVANIA PUBLIC UTILITY COMMISSION NOTICE TO BE PUBLISHED Joint Application of American Water Works Company, Inc., Pennsylvania-American Water Company, Nexus Regulated Utilities, LLC and Community Utilities of Pennsylvania Inc., Pursuant to Sections 1102 and 1103 of the Public Utility Code, for all of the necessary authority, approvals, and certificates of public convenience to approve (1) the transfer of control of Community Utilities of Pennsylvania Inc.
Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00
Invitation to Bid INVITATION TO BID - Notice is hereby given that ERTLE DEVELOPMENT, LLC located at 798 North Ninth Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, will receive sealed bids online via the Penn Bid Program (http:// pennbid.bonfirehub.com) until 10:00 AM prevailing time on July 14, 2025, for the Pocono Township WAWA HOP 310177 Project.
POCONO TWP. — Camelbeach Outdoor Waterpark will open for the season Wednesday, Camelback Resort officials announced in a news release.
Following a soft opening Wednesday at 11 a.m., a grand opening for the 27th season will be held Thursday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., resort officials said.
Camelbeach features 37 slides and rides — including Rival Racer — an 8-track water slide, a lazy river, an Olympic-sized pool, waterfalls, geysers, and cabanas, officials said.
Wed, 18 Jun 2025 00:00:00
POCONO TOWNSHIP will hold a Planning meeting and a Joint Work Session between the Planning Commission and Board of Commissioners on Monday, June 23rd 2025 at 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: 205 Old Mill Road, Suite 2 Tannersville, PA 18372 P - June 18, 2025
HARRINGTON, MAURICE RASH
(1 COUNT) ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN (F3)
(1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M1)
(1 COUNT) RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)
(1 COUNT) DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)
(1 COUNT) HARASSMENT (S)
Age
38
Race
Black
Gender
Altemose, Kevin Dean
(1 COUNT) FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE OFFICER (F3)
(1 COUNT) FLIGHT TO AVOID APPREHENSION (M2)
Age
58
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
6' 0"
Weight
150 lbs
Hair
Brown
Golden Slipper Road is set to close next week for nearly two months.
Bright orange detour signs are posted, giving drivers a heads up a closure is coming to Golden Slipper Road in Pocono Township.
People who live in the Barton Glen community that is connected to Golden Slipper Road are bracing for a long two months of construction.
"There's a lot of traffic that goes up Golden Slipper Road, so it's going to affect a lot of people," said Allison Quinn.
"There are 350 homes in the development, and it's their lifeline," said resident Craig Wortman.
Pappalardo-Pinto, Nicholas M
2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT 5503 (A)(1) DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Age
18
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 10"
Weight
180 lbs
Hair
Johnson-Norris, Tyleek N
2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT 5503 (A)(1) DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Age
18
Race
Black
Gender
Male
Height
5' 5"
Weight
140 lbs
Hair
Black
Hernandez, Christopher
2701 (A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 2709 (A)(1) HARASSMENT 5503 (A)(1) DISORDERLY CONDUCT
Age
19
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 7"
Weight
130 lbs
Hair
Brown
Sun, 15 Jun 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara A. Taylor aka Barbara Taylor, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Drake, William
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE & (1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
Age
27
Race
White
Gender
Male
Height
5' 7"
Weight
180 lbs
Hair
Brown
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