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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

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing, held pursuant to the Pennsylvania Local Agency Law, commencing at 6:00 p.m.

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE IS GIVEN that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing, held pursuant to the Pennsylvania Local Agency Law, commencing at 6:00 p.m. on March 17, 2025, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building located at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372 to consider the application of F. Andrew Wolf, Esquire, Successor Trustee of the Marilyn Butz Testamentary Trust, concerning Chapter 382, Dangerous Structures, of the Pocono Township Code of Ordinances.

Mon, 03 Mar 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.

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(18) 3126 (A)(1) Indecent Assault
& (1 count) 18 2709(a)(1) Harassment (S)

Age

34

Race

White

Gender

Female

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(18) 4304 (A) Endangering Welfare of Children
& (1) (18)2709 (A)(1) Harassment
(1 count) (18) 5503 (A)(1) Disorderly Conduct (M3)
(18) 5505 - Public Drunkenness (S)

Age

48

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 0"

Weight

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(75) 3802D2 Driving Under the Influence Controlled Substance (M) (1 Count) (75) 3802 D3 DUI – Combination Influence Alcohol & Drug (M) 75 1371 (A) Operation Following Suspension of Registration (S)

Age

40

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

Mon, 03 Mar 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.

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(1 count ) Retail Theft (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property

Age

26

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Sun, 02 Mar 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) 75 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
75 3802 D2 Driving Under The Influence Controlled Substance (M)
(1 Count) 35 780-113(a)(31)(I) Possession of Small Amount of Marijuana
(1) count 35 780-113(a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)
( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)

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. 

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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.

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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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