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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, 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 004336 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, May 30, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

In yet another example of the close collaboration between the District Attorney’s Office, the Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Probation and Parole, dangerous drugs and offenders are taken off the streets:

The Monroe County Office of the District Attorney Criminal Investigations Division announces the arrests of three men after a search was conducted at a hotel room in Monroe County on April 30, 2024.

This rural residential 4.37-acre property for sale in Monroe County, PA could be the ideal location for your dream home. View this Effort property ...

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS - COAL Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, May 13, 2024. COAL BID will open at 11:30 a.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. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A.

Mon, 29 Apr 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS - PROPANE Request for Proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, May 13, 2024. PROPANE FUEL BID will open at 11:00 a.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. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A.

Mon, 29 Apr 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.

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Fanest H. Romeo, Deceased. Late of Chestnuthill Twp., Monroe County, PA. Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons hav-ing claims or demands against the estate of the de-cedent to make known the same and all persons indebt-ed to the decedent to make payment without delay to Christopher A. Romeo, Ad-ministrator, c/o Joseph T. Mattson, Esq., 1 N. Ormond Ave., Office, Havertown, PA 19083. Atty.: Joseph T.

Sun, 28 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leo M. Weir, a/k/a Lee M. Weir, a/k/a Leo Martin Weir, Late of Township of Chestnuthill, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased March 17, 2024.

Fri, 26 Apr 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.

Fri, 26 Apr 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors until 11:00 a.m., on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building, P.O. Box 243, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 for the following: “In Place Paving” on various roads located in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County 9,096 Tons of 9.5mm Superpave, WMA 180 lb/sy Wearing Course 43,400 LF 4” Double Yellow Center Line with Glass Beads All materials must meet PENNDOT Pub. 408 Specifications and Standards.

by: Jalen Rhodes    

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Pocono Mountain Visitors Bureau (PMVB) has announced over 40,000 bags of trash were collected through overall litter efforts.

According to a press release, over 500 volunteers spread out through 40 locations, covering 169 miles of roadways and collecting 1,041 bags of trash.

Thu, 25 Apr 2024 00:00:00

Pleasant Valley School District Board Meeting Rescheduled The Pleasant Valley School Board of Education Meeting that was scheduled on Thursday, May 9, 2024 at 7:00pm has been moved to Wednesday, May 8, 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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Over 40K bags of trash collected through overall litter efforts

Roadways throughout the Pocono Mountains look much cleaner following the Pick Up the Poconos Spring Cleanup held Saturday, April 20, in honor of Earth Day.

At long last, Marshalls Falls Park is open. We are overjoyed with the response the opening garnered. It took the better part of two decades to finally see this park come to fruition. Smithfield Township owes a debt of gratitude to many folks.

Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Chestnuthill Township Board of Supervisors until 11:00 a.m., on Monday, May 6, 2024 at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building, P.O. Box 243, Brodheadsville, PA 18322 for the following: “In Place Paving” on various roads located in Chestnuthill Township, Monroe County 9,096 Tons of 9.5mm Superpave, WMA 180 lb/sy Wearing Course 43,400 LF 4” Double Yellow Center Line with Glass Beads All materials must meet PENNDOT Pub. 408 Specifications and Standards.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS - PROPANE Request for Proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, May 13, 2024. PROPANE FUEL BID will open at 11:00 a.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. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS - COAL Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of Education at the Pleasant Valley School District, Brodheadsville PA 18322 until Monday, May 13, 2024. COAL BID will open at 11:30 a.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. By authorization of the Board of Education Pleasant Valley School District Brodheadsville PA 18322 Tammy A.

Mon, 22 Apr 2024 00:00:00

Chestnuthill Township PO Box 243, 271 Route 715 Brodheadsville, PA 18322 SILVER VALLEY BRIDGE & CULVERT REPLACEMENT PROJECT CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the reconstruction of an existing bridge and culvert located on Silver Valley Road near Brodheadsville, PA will be received online via the PennBid Program, by Chestnuthill Township, until 3 PM local time on May 15, 2024, when Bids will be opened and publicly available on Pennbid.

Mon, 22 Apr 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.

ESU Political Science-and Economics Induction Ceremony

On April 10, East Stroudsburg University’s department of political science and economics held the joint induction ceremony for the Iota Chi Chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha (National Political Science Honor Society) and Omicron Delta Epsilon (International Honor Society of Economics).

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice Estate of Louise Seeley, late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leo M. Weir, a/k/a Lee M. Weir, a/k/a Leo Martin Weir, Late of Township of Chestnuthill, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased March 17, 2024.

Sun, 21 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Fanest H. Romeo, Deceased. Late of Chestnuthill Twp., Monroe County, PA. Letters of Administration on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons hav-ing claims or demands against the estate of the de-cedent to make known the same and all persons indebt-ed to the decedent to make payment without delay to Christopher A. Romeo, Ad-ministrator, c/o Joseph T. Mattson, Esq., 1 N. Ormond Ave., Office, Havertown, PA 19083. Atty.: Joseph T.

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