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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
Phone

Pocono Township News

Mon, 26 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John P. Petruzzi, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 25 Aug 2024 00:00:00

The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners Public Meeting The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners will hold a Public Meeting for the purpose of Hiring a new Fiscal Administrator, on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 Location: 112 Township Dr. Tannersville, PA. 18372 P-8/24, 8/25/2024

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The Paradise Township Supervisors Meeting on Monday evening drew attention from the community amid growing concerns surrounding the development of the Pocono Region. Neighboring municipalities have already welcomed plans for warehouses, cell phone towers, large hotels and luxury apartment complexes, and a flurry of investment properties and short term rentals.

The Pocono Township Police would like to announce that Bike4Chai, a cycling event, will be coming through Pocono Township today. The route will be Route 314 to Summit Road, Summit Road to Back Moutain Road, Back Mountain Road to Sullivan Trail

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TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he crashed a stolen car while driving drunk.

According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on August 11 around 9:00 p.m., officers were called for a crash in the parking lot of Barley Creek Brewing Company in Tannersville.

Through further investigation, officers said a man, later identified as Alexander Amaral, 29, Massachusetts exited the business, drove a Chevrolet pickup into a parked car, and fled the scene.

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& (1 count) Receiving Stolen Property (F3)
(1 count) Possessing Instrument of Crime (M1)
(1 Count) Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle (M2)
(1 count) Driving Under the Influence - General Impairment (M)
and 6 summary offenses

Age

29

Race

White

Gender

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(1 count) Firearms Not To Be Carried Without A License (F3)
(1 count) Driving Under the Influence - Controlled Substance (M)
(1 count) Possession of Small Amount of Marijuana (M)
(1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M) & 4 Summary Traffic Offenses

Age

39

Race

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ROBERT C. GEDDES aikia ROBERT CHRISTIAN GEDDES, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John P. Petruzzi, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

A road in Monroe County was closed down for a shooting investigation. One person is deceased, and their death was ruled a suicide by the coroner.

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On August 15th, 2024, at approximately 1330 hou

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Suicide ruled in Pocono Township shooting

Fri, 16 Aug 2024 00:00:00

Crawford Estate Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Maria Linda Crawford, also known as Maria-Linda Crawford, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials confirm there's a heavy police presence in the area of Pocono Township.

Details are limited at the time, however, 28/22 News can confirm officials are in the area of Brookdale Road just after 1:30 p.m. on Thursday.

PD: Deadly shooting near Northumberland County Courthouse

Officials could not say why police were on the scene or if anyone was injured.

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 22, 2024 beginning at 5:00 P.M., at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372.

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 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 August 19, 2024, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building located at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372 to consider the application of PoconoPlaces, LLC concerning Chapter 220, Grading, Erosion and Sedimentation Control, of the Pocono Township Code of Ordinances.

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF ROBERT C. GEDDES aikia ROBERT CHRISTIAN GEDDES, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John P. Petruzzi, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 00:00:00

The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners will hold a work session for discussion and a possible motion on a Nuisance Ordinance, Wednesday, August 14th at 6:00 P.M. at the Municipal Building. POCONO TOWNSHIP MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA ORDINANCE NO. 2024- AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF POCONO, COUNTY OF MONROE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AMENDING THE CODE OF CODIFIED ORDINANCES OF POCONO TOWNSHIP, PART II, GENERAL LEGISLATION; ADDING A NEW CHAPTER 260, NUISANCES; AND REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES OR PARTS OF ORDINANCES INCONSISTENT HEREWITH

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A 25-year-old from Philadelphia has been accused of stealing several thousand dollars worth of North ...

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 22, 2024 beginning at 5:00 P.M., at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372.

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PMSD Calendar

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Act 80-Parent Teacher Conferences-Schools Closed -
Act 80-Parent Teacher Conferences-All Schools Closed -
Act 80 Day - All Schools Closed
Thanksgiving Holiday - All Schools Closed
School Board Reorganization Mtg -
School Board Mtg -
PMSD Early Family Literacy Night for Pre-K - Grade 1 via Zoom -
SIS Grade 4 Chorus Concert -
Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Student Early Dismissal
SIS Grade 5 Chorus Concert -
SIS Grade 6 Chorus Concert and Chirping Cardinals Chorus Concert -
SIS Grade 6 Band Concert -
School Board Mtg -
Winter Recess - All Schools Closed
Christmas Eve -
Christmas Day -
Hanukkah (First Day) -
Kwanzaa (First Day) -
New Years Eve -
Last Day Chanukah
Orthodox Christmas Day
Act 80 - 3 Hour Student Early Dismissal
Asarah B'Tevet
Orthodox New Year
End of 2nd Marking Period (tentative)

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