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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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Tampering With or Fabricating Physical Evidence (M2)
Possession of a Controlled Substance
& Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Age

62

Race

White

Gender

Female

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

Age

62

Race

White

Gender

Male

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(75) 3802 C DUI Highest Rate of Alcohol (M1)
( 1 count ) DUI-General Impairment

Age

30

Race

Black

Gender

Male

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(1 ) Driving Under The Influence (M) and (1) Traffic Violation (S)

Age

39

Race

Black

Gender

Male

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(1 ) Driving Under The Influence (M) and (2) Traffic Violation (S)

Age

33

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

160 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

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Easter Greetings from the Pocono Township Police Department

The Pocono Township Police Department would like to take a moment to wish everyone a safe and Happy Easter! As we celebrate this special time with family and friends, we want to express our gratitude to our community for their continued support.

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18 4914 (A) False Identification to Law Enforcement (M3)
& 18 2709(A)(1) Harassment (S)

Age

31

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11"

Weight

160 lbs

Hair

Black

Monroe County's townships have supervisor and, in Pocono Township's case, commissioner elections in 2025.

March 11 was the deadline for candidates to file. Primary elections will be held on May 20. The voter registration deadline is May 5.

Barrett Township

One six-year term is up.

Democrat Sean Anlauf filed to run.

Republicans Grover J. Cleveland and Grant Hilfiger filed to run.

Cleveland is currently a supervisor.

Chestnuthill Township

One six-year term is up.

Democrat Jeffrey S. Weiss filed to run.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider for approval at a Public Hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 21st day of April, 2025, the request of NFERRARO, LLC, for an intermunicipal transfer of Restaurant Liquor License No. R-21177 to their proposed restaurant facility located 2797 Route 611, Tannersville (Pocono Township), Pennsylvania 18372, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code, as amended.

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Linda Carroll, a.k.a Linda Haley Carroll, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00

Pocono Township Meeting update: The Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for May 5th has been rescheduled for Tuesday, May 13th at 6 p.m. at the township building located at 112 Township Dr. Tannersville, PA.

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of August Fleck, a/k/a August E Fleck, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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(1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - High Rate (M)
(1 Count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - General Impairment (M)
& Traffic Related Offenses

Age

26

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Female

Height

5' 0"

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The Pocono Township Police Department is seeking the public's assistance in identifying this suspect involved in an ongoing investig

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(1 count) Driving Under The Influence Highest Rate BAC (M)
(1 count) Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment (M)
Traffic Related Offenses

Age

27

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 6"

Weight

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( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

21

Race

White

Gender

Female

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( 1 ) count Driving Under the Influence (M)
( 1 count ) DUI (General impairment)

Age

39

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 4"

Weight

170 lbs

Hair

Brown

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PA 75 3802 C - DUI Highest Rate - 2nd Offense (M1)
PA 75 3802 A1 - DUI General Impairment - 2nd Offense (M1)
5 summary traffic offenses

Age

39

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 2"

Weight

220 lbs

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider for adoption at a Public Meeting to be held at 6:00 p.m.

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on April 17, 2025 for the purpose of hearing the Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for the following dimensional variances from Section 303, Schedule II and Section 603.3 of the Hamilton Township Zoning Ordinance: (1) a variance from the Section 303, Schedule II 2.5 story and maximum 35 foot

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elizabeth Arenz, a/k/a Elizabeth A. Arenz, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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