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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, 24 May 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Erik Swanson, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 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: LYDIA SULLIVAN in room# B-38 consisting of Hutch,Weight Bench,TV and other Misc. property; Public sale will take place at 11AM, TUESDAY,JUNE 4, 2024.

Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice ESTATE OF RUSSELL GERALD HOOEY, a/k/a RUSSELL G. HOOEY, De-ceased March 24, 2024, of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County. Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Robin Garcia.

Memorial Day

Fri, 24 May 2024 00:00:00

CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE FOB MATERIAL BID NOTICE SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED by the Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors at the Township Municipal Building 271 Route 715, Brodheadsville, Pa., until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, and will be opened and read at 10:15 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024. The bids will be discussed and possibly awarded the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Fri, 24 May 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 004523 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, June 27, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 24 May 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 006957 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, June 27, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Chestnuthill Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building located at 271 Route 715 - Box 243, Brodheadsville, Pennsylvania 18322, on Monday, June 17, 2024 at 7:00 P.M. for hearing the following: The Appeal of Philip M. Gower and Amber Gower of 610 Gilbert Road, Gilbert, PA 18331.

ESU at Maltese Embassy

This semester, 18 East Stroudsburg University students in the Innovation & Product Development class focused their coursework on Malta as a global leader in tourism. The class was taught by Carol A. Dimopoulos, Ed.D., assistant professor of business management. Michelle Buttigieg, Malta Tourism Authority Representative North America, was a special mentor for this course. On May 1, H.E.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Phyllis Loer AKA Phyllis Ann Loer, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION – LAW NO.: 001984-CV-2024 JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Erik Swanson, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 17 May 2024 00:00:00

CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE FOB MATERIAL BID NOTICE SEALED BIDS WILL BE RECEIVED by the Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors at the Township Municipal Building 271 Route 715, Brodheadsville, Pa., until 10:00 a.m. on Monday, June 3, 2024, and will be opened and read at 10:15 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2024. The bids will be discussed and possibly awarded the regular meeting of the Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at 7:00 p.m.

Join us at the Hughes Library Community Room for our Children & Teen’s Used Book Sale, organized by the esteemed Friends of the Eastern Monroe Public Library.

Discover a diverse selection of books and more, ranging from captivating adventures to heartwarming tales, sure to delight readers of all ages. With enticing prices, this event promises fantastic finds for every book enthusiast.

Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00

BUDGET NOTICE The 2024-2025 Proposed Budget of the Pleasant Valley School District has been prepared and is open for public inspection either on the district web site at www.pvbears.org or at the Business Office of the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 from 8:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. Adoption of the proposed budget occurred on May 08, 2024, at the regularly scheduled board meeting of the Pleasant Valley School District Board of Education.

Wed, 15 May 2024 00:00:00

Pleasant Valley School District Board Meeting Rescheduled The Pleasant Valley School Board of Education Meeting that was scheduled on Thursday, June 27, 2024 at 7:00pm has been moved to Thursday, June 20, 2024 at 7:00pm in the District Office. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A. Smale, Assistant Business Manager/Board Secretary Publication Dates L00000000

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By Maria Francis, Pocono Record,

Road and bridge projects totaling more than $143 million are underway or set to start this year in Monroe County, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation .

Editor's Note:

Regarding this announcement here:
http://monroecountyda.com/news/missing-news-releases/

The missing press releases are available here:
https://web.archive.org/web/20230924005040/http://monroecountyda.com/news/

Below is a copy as well, for record keeping purposes:

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Erik Swanson, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 10 May 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Phyllis Loer AKA Phyllis Ann Loer, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

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Mon, 06 May 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice ESTATE OF GERALD L. IOVINO, SR. a/k/a GERALD L. IOVINO, a/k/a GERALD IOVINO, SR., Deceased January 23, 2024, of Polk Township, Monroe County. Letters Testamentary in the above-named estate have been granted to Leonard C. Swanson.

Fri, 03 May 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 003606-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, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

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