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Coolbaugh Township

Coolbaugh Township is a picturesque municipality nestled in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Known for its serene landscapes and proximity to outdoor recreational opportunities, including state parks and lakes, Coolbaugh Township attracts outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Coolbaugh Township Supervisors
5520 Municipal Drive
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
United States

Email
emasker@coolbaughtwp.org
Short Term Rental Information

Coolbaugh Township is a popular STR location as the township allows for short-term rentals in residential zoning areas with necessary permits and inspections.   There are more than 800 Short-term Rental Licenses issued in the township.  STR is not allowed in Commercial or Industrial zoned areas.  Arrowhead Lake, Pocono Lake and other communities indicate that the practice is allowed, see Coolbaugh Township’s Short-term Rental Rules for more details. See short term rental rules and regulations below or apply here.

Short Term Rental Score
Very STR Friendly

Coolbaugh Township News

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jeffrey Allen Schmid, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Betty J. Schmid, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Work Session/Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 4, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: http://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/030425-Public-Mtg-Packet.pdf

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Trump Administration's mass firing of probationary employees through the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE has its sights on Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Tobyhanna Army Depot is the largest industrial employer in NEPA. They are currently in limbo after receiving instructions from the Department of Defense to let go of some of their staff.

A northern California federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump Administration from its mass firing of probationary federal employees.

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Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANTS Carrie Lynn Anderson and Shawn Anthony Bean of 4820 Rainbow Ridge Circle, Schwenksville, PA 19473 seek a dimensional variance from the minimum 15 ft. side yard setback to construct a front porch extending to within 12 ft. of the side lot line.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Pauline Dewitsky, a/k/a Pauline L. Dewitsky, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00

During 2025 the following meetings will be held at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center, at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania: The Coolbaugh Township Planning Commission will meet on the second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 pm with the exception of the November 11, 2025 meeting which will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 due to the holiday. The Coolbaugh Township Parks and Recreation Commission will meet on the fourth Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Betty J. Schmid, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jeffrey Allen Schmid, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 23 Feb 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE ESTATE OF NANCY LEE GANDER a/k/a NANCY L. GANDER LATE OF TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the estate of decedent to make payment without delay to: Charles N. Gander, Jr. 11 Apollo Drive Wayne, NJ 07470 or to his attorney: Michael L. Ozalas, Esquire Ozalas & McKinley 47 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Fri, 21 Feb 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 005913 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, 21 Feb 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 7251 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 21 Feb 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 3987 CV 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, 21 Feb 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 005122 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, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE RE: ESTATE OF ZOE E. SMITH NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Letters of Administration in the ESTATE OF ZOE E. SMITH, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, have been granted to the undersigned. All persons indebted to said estate are required to make immediate payment and those having claims shall present them for settlement to: HAZEL FAIRSERVICE, ADMINISTRATRIX BRENDA D. COLBERT, Esquire COLBERT & GREBAS, P.C. 210 Montage Mountain Road – Suite A Moosic, PA 18507 Date of Death: June 10, 2024

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Val Farny aka Val P. Farny aka Val Philip Farny, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man accused of exposing himself at a popular waterpark in the Poconos pleaded no contest to several charges back in December.

According to court documents, Josiah Grauso pleaded no contest to charges of indecent exposure, open lewdness, and disorderly conduct in Monroe County court on December 10, 2024.

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The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors Public Hearing scheduled for Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6pm has been Cancelled and will be Rescheduled for a Future Date.

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP RECYCLING CENTER SCHEDULE – 2025 The Coolbaugh Township Drop Off and Recycling Site located at 549 Laurel Drive, Tobyhanna, PA will be open on the following days in 2025 from 7:30 am – 3:00 pm (Closed from noon – 12:30 pm for lunch): • Friday, April 4, 2025 • Saturday, April 5, 2025 • Friday, June 6, 2025 • Saturday, June 7, 2025 • Friday, August 1, 2025 • Saturday, August 2, 2025 • Friday October 3, 2025 • Saturday October 4, 2025 Recycling permits for Township residents will be processed through the township website: www.coolbaughtwp.org

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE ESTATE OF NANCY LEE GANDER a/k/a NANCY L. GANDER LATE OF TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the estate of decedent to make payment without delay to: Charles N. Gander, Jr. 11 Apollo Drive Wayne, NJ 07470 or to his attorney: Michael L. Ozalas, Esquire Ozalas & McKinley 47 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

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