Coolbaugh Township is a sprawling, diverse municipality located in northern Monroe County, Pennsylvania, known for its wooded landscapes, lakeside communities, and proximity to major Pocono attractions. It’s one of the largest and most populous townships in the county, offering a mix of residential neighborhoods, recreational areas, and military infrastructure.
🗺️ Geographic & Civic Overview
Incorporated: 1794
Area: ~88 square miles (227 km²), with ~2% water coverage
Elevation: ~1,739 feet (530 m) — one of the higher elevations in Monroe County
Population: 20,805 (2020 Census)
School District: Pocono Mountain School District
🏞️ Communities & Features
Tobyhanna: A major unincorporated community within the township, often confused with Tobyhanna Township (which is separate)
Arrowhead Lake & Pocono Lake: Popular residential and vacation areas with strong short-term rental activity
Gouldsboro: Partially within township boundaries
Tobyhanna State Park: Offers hiking, boating, and wildlife viewing in a pristine forest setting
Tobyhanna Army Depot: A key employer and federal facility, also designated a Superfund site due to past contamination concerns
🏘️ Demographics & Culture
Diverse Population: Includes significant African American and Hispanic communities
Median Age: ~37.4 years
Household Size: Average of 2.95 people
Short-Term Rentals: Over 800 licensed STRs; permitted in residential zones with inspections, but not allowed in commercial or industrial zones
🛣️ Infrastructure & Governance
Roads: ~70 miles of township-maintained roads
Government: Managed by a five-member Board of Supervisors
Recent Projects: Route 196 safety improvements and STR regulation updates
🌄 Regional Identity
Coolbaugh Township is a dynamic blend of Appalachian forest heritage, military-industrial history, and modern recreational living. Its high elevation and proximity to lakes and parks make it a magnet for both full-time residents and seasonal visitors. The township’s evolving demographic and land-use patterns reflect broader shifts in Monroe County’s identity—from rural retreat to suburbanized Pocono hub.
Short Term Rental Information
Coolbaugh Township is a popular STR location as the township allows for short-term rentals in residential zoning areas with necessary permits and inspections. There are more than 800 Short-term Rental Licenses issued in the township. STR is not allowed in Commercial or Industrial zoned areas. Arrowhead Lake, Pocono Lake and other communities indicate that the practice is allowed, see Coolbaugh Township’s Short-term Rental Rules for more details. See short term rental rules and regulations below or apply here.
Notice IN RE: Estate of ANTHONY P. CATIZONE Late of the Township of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, Pennsylvania Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: WILLIAM P. CATIZONE 4532 Upper Road Shamokin, PA 17872 or to his Attorneys: SCHLESINGER & KERSTETTER, LLP 545 North Second Street Shamokin, PA 17872 April 14, 21, 28 2025 LSOM0276071
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 004840 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP BY: CHRISTOPHER A. DeNARDO, PA I.D. NO. 78447 SAMANTHA GABLE, PA I.D. NO. 320695 STEVEN PALMER, PA I.D. NO. 334553 LESLIE J. RASE, PA I.D. NO. 58365 HEATHER RILOFF, PA I.D. NO. 309906 KEVIN T. TONCZYCZYN, PA I.D. NO. 332616 ELIZABETH L. WASSALL, PA I.D. NO. 77788 JOSEPH L. LoCASTRO, IV, PA I.D. NO. 314973 985 OLD EAGLE SCHOOL ROAD, SUITE 514 WAYNE, PA 19087 TELEPHONE: (610) 278-6800 E-MAIL: PAHELP@LOGS.COM LLG FILE NO. 23-070235 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL DIVISION MONROE COUNTY NO: 008643-CV-2023 Nationstar Mortgage LLC PLAINTIFF VS.
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stephen A. Smith a/k/a Stephen Allen Smith, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Bryan Jeffrey Smith and Brad A. Smith Daniel G. Dougherty, Esquire, 881 3rd Street, B-3, Whitehall, PA 18052 April 11,18,25 2025 LSOM0272590
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 8642 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 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
HILL WALLACK LLP Michael J. Shavel, Esquire (Attorney I.D. 60554) Jill M. Fein, Esquire (Attorney I.D.: 318491) Kaitlin D. Shire, Esquire (Attorney I.D.: 324226) 1000 Floral Vale Blvd, Ste 300 Yardley, PA 19067 Tel. 215-579-7700 Fax 215-579-9248 Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - CIVIL DIVISION NO. 000810-CV-2025 COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 321 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 Plaintiff, vs. JAMES J. SALAMONE 1603 Church Street Coolbaugh Township, PA 18466 Defendant.
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE The Tobyhanna Township Economic Development Authority will hold a Regular Business Meeting on Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 5:45PM in person at the Tobyhanna Township Government Center Building at 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350 to reorganize the Economic Development Authority and any other business brought before the Authority. Any questions regarding the meeting can be directed to Robert Bartal at rbartal@tobyhannatownshippa.gov or call (570) 646-1212. All interested parties are invited to participate.
Description Coolbaugh Township Leaf Collection begins today (April 21st). The schedule for pickup is as follows: April 21st-25th collection will take place in Pocono Farms and Pocono Summit; April 28th-May 2nd collection will be in Pocono Farms East, Tobyhanna Village and surrounding areas as well as pickup at one location specified by the Community Associations in Private developments. Leaves must be raked to the road's edge (NO Bags or rigid containers).
Notice IN RE: Estate of ANTHONY P. CATIZONE Late of the Township of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, Pennsylvania Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: WILLIAM P. CATIZONE 4532 Upper Road Shamokin, PA 17872 or to his Attorneys: SCHLESINGER & KERSTETTER, LLP 545 North Second Street Shamokin, PA 17872 April 14, 21, 28 2025 LSOM0276071
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stephen A. Smith a/k/a Stephen Allen Smith, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Bryan Jeffrey Smith and Brad A. Smith Daniel G. Dougherty, Esquire, 881 3rd Street, B-3, Whitehall, PA 18052 April 11,18,25 2025 LSOM0272590
LOGS LEGAL GROUP LLP BY: CHRISTOPHER A. DeNARDO, PA I.D. NO. 78447 SAMANTHA GABLE, PA I.D. NO. 320695 STEVEN PALMER, PA I.D. NO. 334553 LESLIE J. RASE, PA I.D. NO. 58365 HEATHER RILOFF, PA I.D. NO. 309906 KEVIN T. TONCZYCZYN, PA I.D. NO. 332616 ELIZABETH L. WASSALL, PA I.D. NO. 77788 JOSEPH L. LoCASTRO, IV, PA I.D. NO. 314973 985 OLD EAGLE SCHOOL ROAD, SUITE 514 WAYNE, PA 19087 TELEPHONE: (610) 278-6800 E-MAIL: PAHELP@LOGS.COM LLG FILE NO. 23-070275 COURT OF COMMON PLEAS CIVIL DIVISION MONROE COUNTY NO: 001291-CV-2024 CSMC 2018-RPL1 Trust PLAINTIFF VS.
Notice IN RE: Estate of ANTHONY P. CATIZONE Late of the Township of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, Pennsylvania Letters Testamentary having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment, and those having claims to present the same without delay to: WILLIAM P. CATIZONE 4532 Upper Road Shamokin, PA 17872 or to his Attorneys: SCHLESINGER & KERSTETTER, LLP 545 North Second Street Shamokin, PA 17872 April 14, 21, 28 2025 LSOM0276071
Pocono Record Notice of Intent to Remediate to an Environmental Standard & Notification of a Final Report Submission. (Sections 302(e)(1)(ii), 303(h)(1)(ii), 304(n)(1)(i), and 305(c)(1)) Pursuant to the Land Recycling and Environmental Remediation Standards Act, the act of May 19, 1995, P.L. 4, No.
(1 count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - High Rate (M) (1 Count) Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol - General Impairment (M) & Traffic Related Offenses
Description Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Regular Work Session and Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, April 15, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/04152025-Public-Packet.pdf
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stephen A. Smith a/k/a Stephen Allen Smith, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Bryan Jeffrey Smith and Brad A. Smith Daniel G. Dougherty, Esquire, 881 3rd Street, B-3, Whitehall, PA 18052 April 11,18,25 2025 LSOM0272590
Coolbaugh Township will receive sealed bids via PennBid for the Step Replacement at Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building #3 Project. Improvements include concrete steps and handrail installations. There is no pre-bid meeting scheduled for this project. Bids will be received online via PennBid until 9:00 a.m. (prevailing time) on Friday, April 25, 2025. Bid results will be made available on PennBid after bid opening. Copies of the Specifications/Bid Forms are available at no cost on PennBid (https://PennBid.bonfirehub.com).
NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 7047 CIVIL 2024 A POCONO COUNTRY PLACE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff Vs. AMINA JACKSON and HOWARD 1. WATSON, Defendants IN REM ACTION IN FORECLOSURE OF STATUTORY LIEN UNDER 68 PA.C.S.A. 55315 To AMINA JACKSON and HOWARD 1.
Description Coolbaugh Township Leaf Collection will begin at the end of this month on April 21st. The schedule for pickup is as follows: April 21st-25th collection will take place in Pocono Farms and Pocono Summit; April 28th-May 2nd collection will be in Pocono Farms East, Tobyhanna Village and surrounding areas as well as pickup at one location specified by the Community Associations in Private developments. Leaves must be raked to the road's edge (NO Bags or rigid containers).
Description The Coolbaugh Township Historical Association is currently accepting artwork for their Annual Art Show. Please see the attached flyer and submission form in order to submit your artwork for the contest. There are multiple categories to enter. Artwork will be accepted on Sunday, May 4th from 1-4pm at the Wills Mansion located at 5590 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. Any questions, please call 570.894.4207.
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