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Chestnuthill Township

Address

271 Route 715
PO Box 243
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
United States

Email
info@chestnuthilltwp-pa.gov
Tax Rate
2.92 mills

Chestnuthill Township is a scenic and historically rich municipality located in western Monroe County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. It blends rural charm with suburban convenience, making it a distinctive part of the region’s cultural and geographic tapestry.


🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Founded: 1763
  • Area: ~37.5 square miles (97.2 km²), mostly land with minimal water coverage
  • Elevation: ~696 feet (212 meters)
  • Population: 16,708 (2020 Census)
  • Communities within: Includes Brodheadsville, Effort, and parts of Indian Mountain Lake, Sierra View, and Sun Valley
  • School District: Pleasant Valley School District

🏞️ Character & Features

  • Landscape: Rolling hills, wooded areas, and farmland dominate the terrain, offering a mix of natural beauty and residential development.
  • Historic Sites: Home to landmarks like the Brodheadsville Cemetery and the West End Fairgrounds, which host community events and agricultural fairs
  • Zoning & Development: The township maintains a balance between growth and preservation, with short-term rentals permitted only in general commercial zones

🌄 Cultural & Regional Context

Chestnuthill sits at a crossroads of Appalachian heritage and modern Pocono tourism, with a community that values its rural roots while adapting to changing demographics and land use. Its proximity to larger towns and natural attractions makes it a gateway to both outdoor recreation and regional history.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals are only allowed in properties located in a general commercial zoning area.  Permits are required and there are restrictions as outlined in the Short-term Rental Ordinance.

Chestnuthill Township News

Stroudsburg High School’s (SHS) Mock Trial team won its state competition on Feb. 25 and 26, with all eight judges voting unanimously 8-0 at the Monroe County Courthouse.

The Prosecution team consisted of attorneys Kona Maronpot, ‘25, Arianna Vidaic, ‘26, and Layla Macedon, ‘25, and witnesses Peter Leyba, ‘25, Colton Leeth, ‘25, and Jacob Pachter, ‘27. They competed against Notre Dame and won 4-0.

Mon, 10 Mar 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, March 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Johnna Jane Hansen aka Johnna J. Hansen, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Pick Up the Poconos Returns for Spring 2025
Volunteer registration open for April 26 the region-wide litter cleanup

March 10, 2025 – Celebrate Earth Day by spending time caring for the environment. The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is once again seeking volunteers for its region-wide litter pick-up day happening on Saturday, April 26, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. (rain or shine).


At a recent budget hearing, Chair of the Pa. House Aging and Older Adult Services Committee state Rep. Maureen Madden questioned the Department of Human Services about their efforts to promote the LIFE program. Madden praised the program's holistic approach and asked about the department's efforts to encourage seniors to enroll.

More at RepMadden.com

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 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 377 CIVIL 2024 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Laurence Albert Reggetto a/k/a Lawrence A. Reggetto, late of Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald K. Smith, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN W. ZEEB, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John A. DaSilva a/k/a John DaSilva, Jr., late of Polk, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

“I had very little idea of what I was supposed to be doing, so I set out to learn. What I essentially did was to put one foot in front of the other, shut my eyes, and step off the edge.”

Mon, 03 Mar 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, March 24, 2025. Carpet Removal with VCT Replacement PVE RE-BID will open at 1:00 p.m. Specifications for the above may be secured from the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District from 8:00 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Tuesday is the day before Lenten Season begins, also known as Fat Tuesday.

Kinsley's Shop-Rite in Brodheadsville has been hard at work preparing their massive production of fastnacht.

The bakery team makes over 7,000 fastnacht doughnuts over the course of 24 hours.

Many taxpayers were under the impression that state funding would offset school property taxes. It seems we've all been hoodwinked. We send our legislators to Harrisburg to work on our behalf, and now we're told that we're being misled. State funding MUST be linked to reducing school property taxes, or we should be allowed to stop paying school property taxes until it happens.

OPEN LETTER TO PA SENATOR ROSEMARY BROWN (R-40):

1 vehicle MVA vs Pole with Injuries, female injured, bleeding from the Head, Wires are sparking. PSP/Station 43/EMS 822/Cascioli Towing Weir Lake Rd & Cherry Hill Ln Brodheadsville, Chestnuthill Township 1900hrs Update: Penndot requested for a Road Closure Update: Weir Lake Rd is closed from Rt 115 to Brookmont Dr 2024hrs

Why do we have a dress code? Some students complain about wearing school uniforms and focus on the bad rather than the good. While they’re focusing on why they can’t wear hoodies or that it’s not super comfortable, they don’t try to understand why it’s in place. Over a decade later, it’s time to remind students why we have it and to take some pride in their school.

Understanding Dress Code Expectations: The Basics 


Learn more about Little Bethel AME, a preserved church in Stroudsburg with rich African American history that is now open to the public after years of restoration and fundraising efforts.



🏔 Plan your Pocono Mountains getaway: http://poconomountains.com

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Tunkhannock Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Tunk-hannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18334 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lester A. Doll, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— The Trump Administration's mass firing of probationary employees through the Department of Government Efficiency or DOGE has its sights on Northeastern Pennsylvania.

Tobyhanna Army Depot is the largest industrial employer in NEPA. They are currently in limbo after receiving instructions from the Department of Defense to let go of some of their staff.

A northern California federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump Administration from its mass firing of probationary federal employees.

Does More State Funding Guarantee a Reduction in School Property Taxes?

This week during budget hearings, I asked the Secretary of Education the question on everyone’s mind—does increasing state funding guarantee lower school property taxes?

Mon, 24 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Public Notice Sale notice Friday, March 7, 2025 at 10 AM Budget Store and Lock 570-421-9958 Registration starts at 9 AM 2044 Milford Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Selling contents of the following units to satisfy our lien for rent due 2111 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 109 Aida Montanez, 213 Meriel Coipel, 304 Kenneth Aprahamian, 418 Valeria Hillsman, 425-Tamil Robinson, 47 & 58 Doreen Harze, 704-Kenneth Wiggins, 712 Lucas Keller 2044 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 13 & 19 Hardik Patel, 20 Jesse Messenger, 29 Eduardo Chavez, 30 &am

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