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Pocono Township

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

Email
jgambino@poconopa.gov
Short Term Rental Information

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.

Short Term Rental Score
Somewhat STR Friendly

Pocono Township News

Sun, 06 Jul 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.

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(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (M)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (MINOR) (M)
PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT
(1 COUNT) SPEEDING

Age

19

Race

White

Gender

Male

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(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (SCHEDULE 1) (M)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- GENERAL IMPAIRMENT(M)
CARELESS DRIVING (S)

Age

24

Race

Unknown

Gender

Male

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PA 75 3802B - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - HIGH RATE (M)
PA 75 3743 ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO ATTENDED VEHICLE (M3)

Age

48

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 10"

Weight

Progress Update for 2025-26 State Budget

This week marked the deadline to pass the 2025–2026 state budget in Harrisburg. While progress has been made, critical pieces needed to fully fund essential government operations remain under negotiation as work continues toward a final agreement.

Thu, 03 Jul 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.

fireworks1.jpeg 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.

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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.

hoagie.jpg 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! 

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(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

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(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

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