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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

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(1) Count Possession of a Controlled Substance (M) & (1) Count Possession of Drug Paraphernalia & Traffic Related Offense

Age

21

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

160 lbs

Hair

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Notice to Bidders Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read on Monday, March 17, 2025 at approximately 10:30 a.m. for letting by the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting scheduled to be held on Monday, March 17, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building (112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA) for the following, to wit: Roll-off refuse containers for the Township's Annual Spring Cleanup scheduled for April 25 to April 26, 2025 AND the Township’s Annual Fall Cleanup scheduled for September 26 and September 27, 2025.

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joan B. Ruocco, a/k/a Joan Ruocco, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Nanette E. Kalucki, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Public Bid Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Pocono Mountain Council of Governments on Monday, March 31, 2025 at 10am prevailing time, at the Monroe County Public Safety Center, 100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 for the purpose of the following, to wit: Purchase of De-Icing Salt Proposals must be on forms provided by the Pocono Mountain Council of Governments. Proposal forms, specifications and bid information can be obtained at the Pocono Township Municipal Building 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA.

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(1 Count) 4304 (a)(1) Endangering Welfare of Children
(1 count) (18) 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault (1) (18)2709 (A)(1) Harassment

Age

32

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 1"

Weight

130 lbs

Hair

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(1) Materially false written statement - purchase etc. firearm (F3)
(1) Unsworn Falsification to Authorities (M3)

Age

31

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 6"

Weight

PARADISE TWP., Pa. - On Wednesday night, the Pocono Mountain school board voted to participate in a public hearing with the township regarding a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Abatement (LERTA) ordinance.

At its last meeting in January, the board heard a request from the Pocono Mountain Economic Development Corp. and Pocono Township that the Pocono Mountain School District agree to participate in a public hearing on the LERTA ordinance, followed by the adoption of a resolution to participate.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. At the hearing, the Board will consider Manuel A. Varela’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s December 26, 2024 determination and denial of Mr. Varela’s application to construct a boulder wall within drainage and utility easements that are depicted on an approved subdivision plan.

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(1 count) 18 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault (M2)
18 2701 (A)(3) Simple Assault (M2)
18 2709 (A)(1) Harassment (S)

Age

36

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11"

Weight

195 lbs

Hair

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( 1 count ) DUI (M)
(1 count) Possession of Small Amount of Marijuana (M)
(1 count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
2 summary traffic violations

Age

23

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 9"

Weight

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(1 count) Theft of Property Lost
Mislaid
or Delivered By Mistake (M2)
& (1 Count) Receiving Stolen Property (M2)

Age

62

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

300 lbs

Hair

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. At the hearing, the Board will consider Manuel A. Varela’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s December 26, 2024 determination and denial of Mr. Varela’s application to construct a boulder wall within drainage and utility easements that are depicted on an approved subdivision plan.

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, February 25, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372, to consider the appeal of Boris Kudryavsky from the Zoning Officer’s Enforcement Notice dated December 5, 2024.

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(1 Count) (75) 3802 D1i DUI Controlled Substance - Schedule 1 (M)
(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
& ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
& (1) count 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
(1 Count) 75-3111 (A) - Obedience to Traffic Control Devices (S)

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(1 count) Endangering Welfare of Children (M1)

Age

27

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 1"

Weight

150 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

On January 14, 2025, the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP) quietly approved a stormwater permit for Core 5’s proposed warehouse on Warner Road in Pocono Township. However, the public was not informed of this decision until February 1, raising concerns that the delay may have been intentional to limit the time available for an appeal.

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Locals are gathering this weekend to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics.

Camelback Ski Resort and Pennsylvania Special Olympics partnered on Saturday to host Freezin' for a Reason.

The event featured raffles and a silent auction for high-ticket items like Yeti coolers and Oakley ski goggles.

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Poessession of Drug Paraphernalia
Possesson of a Controlled Substance

Age

34

Race

White

Gender

Male

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(1 Count) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M); (1 Count) Possession of a small amount of marijuana; (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

21

Race

White

Gender

Male

Photo of McDonald, Zack Andrew McDonald, Zack Andrew

(1 Count) (75) 3802 D1i DUI Controlled Substance - Schedule 1 (M)
(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
& ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
& (1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
(75) 4303 (B) – General Lighting Requirement-Rear Lights(S)

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