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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

Fri, 15 Nov 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 3850 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Wed, 13 Nov 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 16, 2024, a Petition for Certificate of Title for Motor Vehicle was filed in Monroe County Court of Common Pleas at No. 6881 CV 2024 seeking the title to a 1979 Chevrolet K10 4X4 Truck, VIN#CKL149191103901 last titled in the name of Donald Colfax. The court has fixed Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 2:30PM, at the Monroe County Courthouse as the date of the hearing of the Petition.

CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— One woman is ... Pennsylvania State Police release, police were called at 10:46 p.m. to ...

Fri, 08 Nov 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 2448 CIVIL 2022 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Route 611 is Open to Traffic!

Fri, 08 Nov 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 3850 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 08 Nov 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 000997 CIVIL 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

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Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC SALE HOME SELF STORAGE,in order to satisfy its statutory lien pursuant to 73 P.S. §1901 et seq.,will sell at PUBLIC SALE all the personal property stored in its facility,placed by: JEREMY CUPRILL in room# A-36 consisting of scooter,Flat TV,Boxes and other Misc. property; Public sale will take place at 11AM, MONDAY,NOVEMBER 18, 2024.

Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PETITION FOR CERTIFICATE OF TITLE FOR MOTOR VEHICLE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on August 16, 2024, a Petition for Certificate of Title for Motor Vehicle was filed in Monroe County Court of Common Pleas at No. 6881 CV 2024 seeking the title to a 1979 Chevrolet K10 4X4 Truck, VIN#CKL149191103901 last titled in the name of Donald Colfax. The court has fixed Thursday, March 20, 2025, at 2:30PM, at the Monroe County Courthouse as the date of the hearing of the Petition.

This residential 2.01-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA can be your dream property with a 2016 square foot house.

It’s only 2,700 feet of fresh pavement, but for people and businesses on either side of the Delaware Water Gap, it’s a lifeline.

On Tuesday morning, PennDOT will remove what seemed to be permanent “road closed” signs across Route 611, and the important link between the Lehigh Valley and the Poconos will be open to traffic for the first time in nearly two years.

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Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP NOVEMBER MEETING SCHEDULE The Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2024, is CANCELLED due to Election Day. The next regular scheduled meeting is Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. Cathy A. Martinelli, CGA, CMC 11/4/24

The Pennsylvania Game Commission will be conducting a prescribed fire on the SGL (38) in (Monroe) County, today, (11/4/2024).

If you see smoke in the area, don't be alarmed. The Pennsylvania Game Commission will be conducting a prescribed fire. 

A prescribed fire, or prescribed burn, is an organized, coordinated effort that works to apply fire at the right place, at the right time, and at the right intensity to improve the health and resilience of forests, grasslands and shrublands.

WHAT HAPPENS ON THE DAY OF THE BURN?

Fri, 01 Nov 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 3850 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 01 Nov 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 000997 CIVIL 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, DECEMBER 5, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Mountaineer staff writer, Rebecca Dishong, is used to spotlighting others as she writes feature stories and senior spotlights for the school newspaper. This time, she has earned her own spotlight.

Dishong, a member of FBLA (Future Business Leaders of America), recently won Dress to Impress and was awarded $300 as a result. This competition was nationwide and FBLA provided the money for the clothes. Dishong was chosen as the winner out of 100 of her peers.

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of LEON H. BARLIEB, late of Eldred, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Distinguished Professor Dr. Andrea “Andi” McClanahan

East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania presented its annual Distinguished Professor Award to Andrea “Andi” McClanahan, Ph.D., professor of communication, at an All-University Meeting on Tuesday, October 29.

At which school in the district do you teach?
Stroudsburg High School.

What subject(s) do you teach?
Mainly Chemistry but i have one Biology Remediation class.

What grade(s) do you teach?
I teach 10th 11th and 12th.

How long have you been teaching at SASD?
This is my fourth year at Stroudsburg, second full year teaching Chemistry.

What is your favorite part about teaching?
Watching students finally understand a concept they initially struggle with.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) was created in the 1950s and its popularity has been increasing since. In the last decade arguments have been made that artificial intelligence is developing too quickly.

The arts and education departments have taken the biggest hit from this AI idolization.

Artists are emerging faster than drawings can be traced and paintings painted. It is a familiar déjà vu, like when TikTok users referred to themselves as dancers during COVID-19.

Unsurprisingly, COVID-19 was a huge accelerant in the AI business.

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