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Paradise Township

Paradise Township, nestled in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, lives up to its name with its serene landscapes and abundance of recreational opportunities. Home to the stunning Mount Pocono, the highest peak in the county, Paradise Township offers breathtaking views and endless outdoor adventures such as hiking, skiing, and wildlife watching. The township also boasts attractions like the iconic Camelback Mountain Resort and the scenic Paradise Valley Conservation Area, attracting visitors seeking both relaxation and excitement in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. With its tranquil atmosphere and natural beauty, Paradise Township truly lives up to its name as a haven for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers alike.

Paradise Township Supervisors
5912 Paradise Valley Road
Cresco, PA 18326
United States

Email
paraship@ptd.net
Short Term Rental Information

 Short-term rentals in Paradise Township require a permit.  An inspection is required, occupancy limited to 2 persons per bedroom and sufficient parking off-street must be provided.  In early 2022 the township adopted a zoning district requirements, which will allow STR only in the Business Districts (B-1 and B-2) also known as Resort Development Districts, No STR in residential districts in Paradise Township

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Paradise Township News

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PARADISE TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors of Monroe County at 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326 until 10:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025, for the following: Item 1 -50 tons (more or less) - 1BW stone (AASHTO #8) FOB or Delivered Item 2 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2A modified FOB or Delivered Item 3 - 50 tons (more or less) - 2B stone (AASHTO #57)FOB or Delivered Item 4 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2RC stone FOB or Delivered Item 5 - 500 tons (more or less) - #4 Ballas

Dear Library Patrons,

We want to inform you about a recent executive order that could impact the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an essential federal agency that supports libraries across the nation.

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Stanley Orleski aka John S. Orleski, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Patricia A. Blake, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PARADISE TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors of Monroe County at 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA 18326 until 10:00 AM on Friday, April 4, 2025, for the following: Item 1 -50 tons (more or less) - 1BW stone (AASHTO #8) FOB or Delivered Item 2 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2A modified FOB or Delivered Item 3 - 50 tons (more or less) - 2B stone (AASHTO #57)FOB or Delivered Item 4 - 1000 tons (more or less) - 2RC stone FOB or Delivered Item 5 - 500 tons (more or less) - #4 Ballas

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Stanley Orleski aka John S. Orleski, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Patricia A. Blake, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Stanley Orleski aka John S. Orleski, late of Paradise Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PARADISE TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Paradise Township, Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Paradise Township building located at 5912 Paradise Valley Rd., Cresco, PA 18326. The purpose of the hearing is to consider testimony and evidence and receive public comment on the Conditional Use Application of Chestnut Grove Resort Realty, LLC, for the property located at 106 Carlton Rd.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE PARADISE TOWNSHIP PARK AND RECREATION BOARD The Paradise Township Park and Recreation Board have scheduled a meeting for Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. All meetings are open to the public. Peter Gonze, Chair Paradise Township Board of Supervisors March 6 2025 LSOM0250149

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #25-03 Applicant Paul and Betty Mansour of 701 Hammond Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

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PARK AND RECREATION BOARD

The Paradise Township Park and Recreation Board have scheduled a meeting for Thursday, March 13, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. All meetings are open to the public.

If you would like to volunteer to help with preparations for the Easter Egg Hunt an/or on the day of the event, please call Tina at 570-595-9880 x4.

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Monroe County is starting work on a Price Township bridge, as well as two in Polk Township. The bridge is over the Brodhead Creek on Clark Road (Township Road 533) near the intersection with Route 447. 

Robert Gress, chief clerk for the county, said the bridge was built in 1956 and needs a steel I-beam replaced, wing wall work off the shoulder, and other structural repairs. 

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #25-03 Applicant Paul and Betty Mansour of 701 Hammond Lane, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Paradise Township Public Notice Spring Clean Up Quotes The Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will accept written quotes for dumpsters for the Township's Spring Clean Up. Spring Clean Up is scheduled for Monday, April 28 through Saturday, May 3, 2025. All written quotes must be submitted on forms provided by the Township. Please call Tina at 570-595-9880 Ext. 4 or email tina@paradisetownship.com for further information and/or a quote form. Forms may also be picked up at the Municipal Building at 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco PA, 18326.

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS RESCHEDULED BUSINESS MEETING The Paradise Township Board of Supervisors have rescheduled the Monday, March 3, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. regular business meeting to Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. There will also be a Work Session on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. Peter Gonze, Chair Paradise Township Board of Supervisors Publish Monday, February 24, 2025 February 24 2025 LSOM0244223

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2025 beginning at 3:00 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the application of Hayward Business Park, LLC for conditional use approval to construct a 200,000 SF industrial storage facility/warehouse. The project is intended to be constructed in two phases, with a 100,000 SF building in each phase.

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.

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Paradise Township Public Notice Spring Clean Up Quotes The Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will accept written quotes for dumpsters for the Township's Spring Clean Up. Spring Clean Up is scheduled for Monday, April 28 through Saturday, May 3, 2025. All written quotes must be submitted on forms provided by the Township. Please call Tina at 570-595-9880 Ext. 4 or email tina@paradisetownship.com for further information and/or a quote form. Forms may also be picked up at the Municipal Building at 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco PA, 18326.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF SPECIAL MEETING PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS TAKE NOTICE, that the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special public meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 12:00 p.m., at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, Pennsylvania 18326, at the direction of the Chair of the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors for the purpose to consider and take action on the Sewage Planning Module Component 2 submitted by M & M Realty Partners, L.P. for property bearing Tax Parcel No.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE NO. 274 TAKE NOTICE that the Paradise Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, at 5:00 p.m., for the purpose of enacting proposed Ordinance No. 274, which Ordinance amends and restates Chapter 110 Sewage Disposal, to include a form Holding Tank and System Maintenance Agreement.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PARADISE TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REGULAR MEETING TIME CHANGE The Paradise Township Board of Supervisors have changed the start time for the Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Regular Business Meeting to 5:00 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Paradise Township Municipal Building, 5912 Paradise Valley Road, Cresco, PA. Peter Gonze, Chair Paradise Township Board of Supervisors February 5, 12 2025 LSOM0232423

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