A recent discussion at the Pleasant Valley School Board meeting has brought attention to Monroe County’s acceptance of the FY 23-24 Violence Intervention and Prevention (VIP) Grant. The grant, which covers the period from April 1, 2024, to March 31, 2027, amounts to $695,286 and was approved and signed by all Monroe County Commissioners, June 2024. However, concerned citizens have raised questions regarding certain provisions tied to the funding.
Chestnuthill Township

Chestnuthill Township blends suburban neighborhoods with rural vistas in western Monroe County. With around 15,000 residents, it features the historic Brodheadsville Cemetery and hosts events at the West End Fairgrounds.
Chestnuthill Township Supervisors
271 Route 715
PO Box 243
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
United States
Short-term rentals are only allowed in properties located in a general commercial zoning area. Permits are required and there are restrictions as outlined in the Short-term Rental Ordinance.
Chestnuthill Township News
Photo from left to right: Kodai Senga, pitcher for the New York Mets; Hiro Fujiwara, Mets’ interpreter; Dustin Clarke, Mets’ head strength and conditioning coach and East Stroudsburg University graduate; and Pete Alonso, Mets’ first baseman.
The East Stroudsburg University campus community is rallying behind a student’s effort to raise funding for muscular dystrophy that was inspired by her bond with a nine-year-old boy battling the condition.
One of Stroudsburg’s elementary schools has reached an outstanding milestone: its 100-year anniversary!
B.F. Morey Elementary school, located on West Main Street across from the high school, has been a place of creativity, learning, and acceptance for many students. The school was built in 1925, in honor of Benjamin Franklin Morey, and originally contained eight classrooms from kindergarten through sixth grade.
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, March 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Estate Notice Estate of Prospero James Finamore AKA Jim Finamore, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Johnna Jane Hansen aka Johnna J. Hansen, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Tree Cutting Bids The Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors at the Township Municipal Building, 271 Route 715, Brodheadsville, Pa 18322, will receive sealed bids until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 31, 2025, and will open bids on Monday, March 31, 2025, at 10:15 am and possibly award bids at the regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, April 1, 2025, at 7:00 pm for the following: Select cutting, pruning and chipping of trees and low growth (brush) on various Township roads. A non-mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on Thursday, March 27, 2025, at 9:00 am.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Laurence Albert Reggetto a/k/a Lawrence A. Reggetto, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald K. Smith, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Carla D. Bush aka Carla Bush, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John A. DaSilva a/k/a John DaSilva, Jr., late of Polk, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN W. ZEEB, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Stroudsburg High School’s (SHS) Mock Trial team won its state competition on Feb. 25 and 26, with all eight judges voting unanimously 8-0 at the Monroe County Courthouse.
The Prosecution team consisted of attorneys Kona Maronpot, ‘25, Arianna Vidaic, ‘26, and Layla Macedon, ‘25, and witnesses Peter Leyba, ‘25, Colton Leeth, ‘25, and Jacob Pachter, ‘27. They competed against Notre Dame and won 4-0.
Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, March 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Johnna Jane Hansen aka Johnna J. Hansen, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Pick Up the Poconos Returns for Spring 2025
Volunteer registration open for April 26 the region-wide litter cleanup
March 10, 2025 – Celebrate Earth Day by spending time caring for the environment. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is once again seeking volunteers for its region-wide litter pick-up day happening on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine).
At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned the Department of Human Services about their efforts to promote the LIFE program. Madden praised the program's holistic approach and asked about the department's efforts to encourage seniors to enroll.
More at RepMadden.com
Fri, 07 Mar 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 377 CIVIL 2024 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Laurence Albert Reggetto a/k/a Lawrence A. Reggetto, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald K. Smith, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN W. ZEEB, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John A. DaSilva a/k/a John DaSilva, Jr., late of Polk, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.