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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

Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 beginning at 5:00 P.M., at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372.

POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A driver of a dump truck has been flown to the hospital after crashing in Monroe County.

The Pocono Township Fire Department tells 28/22 News that crews were called around 11:00 a.m. Monday to a vehicle crash with someone possibly trapped on North Easton Belmont Pike.

POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police are searching for three dirt bike riders after they say the trio were recklessly driving in residential areas.

On July 4, the Pocono Township Police Department saw three dirt bikes driving recklessly on Route 611. Officers tried to pull the group over when they realized the vehicles were unregistered.

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(1 counts) Theft by Unlawful taking or disposition (M3)
& (1 Count) Receiving Stolen Property (M3)
& (1 Count) Public Drunkeness

Age

42

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

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(1 Count) Possession of Firearm with Altered Manufacturer's Number (F2)
(1 count) Firearms Not To Be Carried Without A License (F3)
(1 count) Possession of Small Amount of Marijuana (M)
& (1 Count) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

24

Race

Black

Gender

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(1 count) Simple Assault (M2)
(1 count) Harassment (S)
(1 count) Disorderly Conduct (S)

Age

44

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 1"

Weight

180 lbs

Hair

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(1) count of DUI (General Impairment)
(1) count Maximum Speed Limits

Age

38

Race

Unknown

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

250 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

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(1) count of Driving under influence of Alcohol
(1) Count of Roadways Laned for Traffic

Age

35

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11"

Weight

170 lbs

Hair

Brown

Sun, 14 Jul 2024 00:00:00

The Ridge at Swiftwater Planned Residential Development is proposing 356 townhouses in a development located along the western side of S.R. 0611 between Brookdale Road and S.R. 0314 in Pocono Township, Monroe County, PA. The property is approximately 84 acres with 356 equivalent dwelling units of sewage generation. The project will be served by central sewer.

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POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One man was arrested, and three men are wanted after police say a basketball game led to a fight with gun threats.

According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on July 8 around 7:00 p.m., officers were called to TLC Park basketball court for a report of 5-6 people fighting.

Through further investigation, police said they learned a disagreement between eight men happened during a basketball game that led to a fight.

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00

John A. Blauvelt, Deceased. Pocono Twp., Monroe Coun-ty, PA. D.O.D. 2/24/12. Let-ters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons hav-ing claims or demands ag-ainst the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons in-debted to the decedent to make payment without delay to Barbara Bozzone, Administratrix, c/o Kristen L. Beh-rens, Esq., 1500 Market St., #3500E, Phila., PA 19102. Atty. Kristen L. Behrens, Atty., Dilworth Paxson LLP, 1500 Market St., #3500E, Phila., PA 19102

TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing charges after police say he assaulted employees at his former employment.

On June 23, around 3:00 p.m. the Pocono Township Police Department was called to the rear of Weis Plaza in Tannersville for a fight. 

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 beginning at 5:00 P.M., at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372.

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold public hearings on Tuesday, July 23, 2024 beginning at 5:00 P.M., at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372. One of the hearings, which will be taken in the order in which they were received by the Township, is to consider the application of Michael E.

Mon, 08 Jul 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, com-mencing at 6:00 p.m. on July 15, 2024, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building lo-cated at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372 to consider the application of Classic Quality Homes for a waiver of Chapter 365, Stormwater Management, Article III, Stormwater Management, Section 365-10 of the Pocono Township Code of Ordinances.

Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leslie Harold Singer, a/k/a Leslie H. Singer, late of 652 Cranberry Road, Pocono Township, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the same will present them without delay for settlement to: Travis H. Singer 652 Cranberry Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 or to his attorney, Kim M.

Fri, 05 Jul 2024 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 004005-CV-2023 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE A sewage facilities planning module application has been prepared for Brookdale Enterprises LLC for a proposed project located at 2436 Back Mountain Road (PIN 12.11.1.32-4), on Lot 2, a 31.6-acre parcel in Pocono Township, PA. The sewage planning application was prepared as required by the PA Department of Environmental Protection. Sewage flows from Lot 2 will be conveyed to the existing wastewater treatment plant located on Lot 1, owned and operated by Brookdale Enterprises LLC.

Mon, 01 Jul 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, com-mencing at 6:00 p.m. on July 15, 2024, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building lo-cated at 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372 to consider the application of Classic Quality Homes for a waiver of Chapter 365, Stormwater Management, Article III, Stormwater Management, Section 365-10 of the Pocono Township Code of Ordinances.

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SMITH, JERRIEL DASHON

(1 count) Burglary (F1)
(1 count) Criminal Trespass (F2); (1 count) Loitering and prowling at night (M3); (1 count) Simple Assault (M2)
& (1 Count) Criminal Mischief (M3)
& (1 Count) Public Drunkenness (S)

Age

40

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

Sun, 30 Jun 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leslie Harold Singer, a/k/a Leslie H. Singer, late of 652 Cranberry Road, Pocono Township, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary on said estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted thereto are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands against the same will present them without delay for settlement to: Travis H. Singer 652 Cranberry Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 or to his attorney, Kim M.

Fri, 28 Jun 2024 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 004005-CV-2023 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, July 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

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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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