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Chestnuthill Township
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Address
271 Route 715
PO Box 243
Brodheadsville, PA 18322
United States
Email
info@chestnuthilltwp-pa.gov
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Fax
School District
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
They say you should do one thing that scares you at least one time and News 13's Ameenah Thompson did just that, as she jumped out of a plane for this week's summer fun idea.
George there's many ways to see the Poconos but ten thousand feet up may be the best way yet.
GILBERT, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Summer fairs are always packed with diverse activities and attractions.
A week-long fair in Monroe County goes beyond cotton candy and carnival rides.
Thrilling rides, carnival bites, and endless entertainment line more than 90-plus acres of the West End fairgrounds for seven whole days.
Live music from singers like Chris Eckert, dancing, and cheerleading performances on stage even barns full of livestock.
We are at the West End Fair August 20th through the 26th at the West End Food Pantry Booth behind the Bandshell, if you are not going to the West End Fair, you can also get your 25% off Coupon by sending an email to thewestendreporter@gmail.com and we can make arrangements to meet in Effort
COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Officials say they have located the body of the man who went missing Saturday afternoon.
According to Chief George Dobson with the Coolbaugh Township Fire Department, a man went missing in Dresser Lake after his kayak went under the water.
CHESTNUTHILL TOWNSHIP: Three Weeks before the West End Fair, a couple of Volunteers were discussing with the director of the West End Food Pantry (WEFP), Karena Thek, what to do with the two (2) Beverage Coolers to make them stand out. They discussed using contact paper on the sides and adding the West End Food Pantry Logo.
We will be at the West End Fair August 20th through the 26th at the West End Food Pantry Booth behind the Bandshell, if you are not going to the West End Fair, you can also get your 25% off Coupon by sending an email to thewestendreporter@gmail.com and we can make arrangements to meet in Effort
We will be at the West End Fair August 20th through the 26th at the West End Food Pantry Booth behind the Bandshell, if you are not going to the West End Fair, you can also get your 25% off Coupon by sending an email to thewestendreporter@gmail.com and we can make arrangements to meet in Effort
CHESTNUT HILL TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police say a woman was found dead under a lawn mower in Monroe County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, on July 11 troopers were called to a house in Chesnuthill Township for a report of a woman unresponsive.
BRODHEADSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police have charged a man after they say he stole over $100 worth of cigars from a store in Monroe County.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, troopers were called for retail theft at Maxi's Cigar & Cigarettes in Brodheadsville on July 19 around 10:00 a.m.
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A teen has been arrested and charged after police say he attempted to flee a party and dragged an officer with his car.
According to the Pocono Township Police Department, on Saturday, July 22 around 2:30 a.m. officers were called for a reported loud party in the area of Birch Hill Drive in Cobble Creek Estates.
On this month’s Legislative Report Senator Rosemary Brown visits the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority to talk about their recycling efforts.
The post July 2023 Legislative Report – Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority appeared first on Senator Brown.
East Stroudsburg University’s College of Education announced an upcoming Future Teacher Pathway Summit on June 7-8, 2023. The summit will be held on ESU’s campus.
Seven East Stroudsburg University students, who took Teaching of Communications during the spring 2023 semester after serving as “buddies” to German preservice teaching students who were on ESU’s campus during the fall 2022 semester, participated in a two-and-a-half-week field experience through the University of Landau-Konblenz in Landau in der Pfalz, Germany.
In collaboration with East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (ESU), business representatives of Monroe, Pike, Wayne, and Carbon Counties met at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions for the 10th annual Economic Outlook Summit on May 19, 2023.
The theme for this year’s Summit was “Celebrating the Economic Transformation of the Poconos.”
The Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) is located within the 77,000 acre Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area and is the education partner of the National Park Service in this area.
Pre-registration is requested until otherwise noted.
Breeding Birds of the DWG
Saturday, June 3, 7:00am-4:00pm
$20/person
Enjoy a day trip around the Delaware Water Gap searching for and learning more about the breeding species of birds in our area. Please bring binoculars and a lunch. Pre-registration required.
St. Luke’s Smithfield Gateway Health Center hosted a packed house for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the new facility in Monroe County on March 28, 2023. The facility is located at 125 Smithfield Lane in East Stroudsburg and is set to open April 3. It will offer an array of outpatient healthcare services.
Speaking on the House floor on Friday, Feb. 24, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden lauded the efforts of Speaker Rozzi and Rep. Gregory to champion legislation that gives hope and opportunity for victims and survivors of child sexual abuse to achieve justice. Now it's up to the Senate, Madden said, to do what's right and also pass this legislation without needlessly bundling it with other unrelated controversial topics.
The Borough of Mount Pocono will receive sealed bids for municipal solid waste collection and disposal services, curbside recycling collection and processing services; and leaf/yard waste collection and processing services at the Mount Pocono Borough Office, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud at that time.
Chuck Seese and the Monroe County Democrats explain how to complete and return your mail-in ballot. 🗳MAKE SURE YOUR VOTE COUNTS! 🗳 In PA, you MUST use the ‘secrecy envelope’ ✉️ that accompanies your mail-in ballot & also SIGN & DATE ✍️ ✅ the outer mailing envelope. Please watch👆to ensure that your mail-in ballot is accepted & counted! #MonroeCountyPA #VoteBlue #PABallot #PAMailInBallot #SecrecyEnvelope #PAVote #PAVoting #VoteDemocrat
The Eastburg 2025 Comp Plan has been approved!
On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden breaks down Governor Wolf's state budget proposal and highlights how Monroe County students could benefit from increased education funding. Also, after commemorating the anniversary of the Parkland school shooting, we discuss Pennsylvania's efforts to keep our schools safe. Finally, we take a tour of Waste Not Technologies to see how they're recycling old yogurt cups into plastic fence posts.