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Coolbaugh Township

Address

Coolbaugh Township Supervisors
5520 Municipal Drive
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
United States

Email
emasker@coolbaughtwp.org
Tax Rate
4.52 mills

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.

Coolbaugh Township News

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(1) count Driving Under Influence of Alcohol (Highest Rate of Alcohol) (M) (1) count Driving Under the Influence (General Impairment) (M)
related traffic offenses

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44

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 4"

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION No. 005038 CIVIL Term, 2024 Planet Home Lending, LLC Plaintiff(s) Ean R. Linton Defendants(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY TO: Ean R. Linton Your house at 265 Coach Road, Tobyhanna, PA 18466 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff's Sale on: May 29, 2025 (time): 10:00 a.m. (place of sale): Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania to enforce the court judgment of $201,739.66, obtained by the judgment creditor against you.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: APPLICANT Daniel Seip of 4129 Firefly Court, Pocono Lake, PA 18347 seeks a dimensional variance to the 40 ft. minimum front yard setback of the Township’s R-2 medium-density residential district Zoning Ordinance Chapter 155 Attachment 5.

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00

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.

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The America250 PA Arts and Culture Team have put out a Call to Artists for the designing of a Keystone as well as a Bell for the "Bells Across PA". If you are interested in making a submission for consideration, please visit: https://www.poconomountains.com/america250pa/monroe-county/#contests for project information and submission deadlines. Let's share our Coolbaugh Township artistic talent with the County!!

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ronald A. Voyton aka Ronald Voyton, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE Coolbaugh Township Leaf Collection BURNING LEAVES IS PROHIBITED IN COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP BY LOCAL AND COUNTY REGULATIONS 2025 Spring Leaf Collection Schedule Leaves MUST BE RAKED to the road s edge NO bags or rigid containers by 7 a m on the scheduled pickup dates and MUST be free of twigs sticks branches brush rocks stones cans bottles trash or other foreign matter to avoid equipment breakdown It is illegal and subject to a fine if Landscapers and Garden Services dump loads of leaves on a Township road or right of way Pickup dates May be adjusted in the event

Dear Library Patrons,

We want to inform you about a recent executive order that could impact the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an essential federal agency that supports libraries across the nation.

A list of the colleges and career booths at the Stroudsburg High School’s annual Career Expo. Photo taken by Lile Bekaia in Maureen Verway’s classroom.

Stroudsburg High School’s (SHS) annual Career Expo took place today, March 21, 2025, in the gymnasium during the first three periods.

Seniors went down first period, juniors went down second, and sophomores were able to see it during third period.

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE TO BIDDERS Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by Tunkhannock Township until 12:00 PM on March April 9, 2025, at the Tunkhannock Township Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, PA 18334, for the following contract: “2025 Seal Coat Project” on Various Roads in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania Project A: Single Bituminous Seal Coat followed by a Type II Slurry Seal installed, and Line painting on Tunkhannock Township Roads Project B: Single Bituminous Seal Coat followed by a Type II Slurry Seal install

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ann T. Merigris aka Ann Merigris aka Anne T. Merigris, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 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 6655 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 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 6076 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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Fri, 21 Mar 2025 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 1856 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 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 4657 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 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 004839 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 21 Mar 2025 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 4217 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, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Jane E. Edwards, late of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00

Notice to Bidders SEALED BIDS WILL BE ACCEPTED BY THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP until Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 2:00 p.m., at the Township Municipal Center, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA for a two-year contract from June 18, 2025 through June 17, 2027 for the collection of #1 trash/waste pick-up at various locations in the Township and #2 the delivery and pick-up as needed of roll-off containers for the collection of bulky waste and tires.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ronald A. Voyton aka Ronald Voyton, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ann T. Merigris aka Ann Merigris aka Anne T. Merigris, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00

SERVICE BY PUBLICATION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION NO. 6748-CV-2024 DISCOVER BANK 4590 E BROAD ST COLUMBUS, OH 43213 Plaintiff v. EDDIE TRAMBLE 1532 BELGRAVIA DR TOBYHANNA, PA 18466 Defendant NOTICE OF CIVIL ACTION COMPLAINT IN CIVIL ACTION NOTICE TO: EDDIE TRAMBLE 1532 BELGRAVIA DR TOBYHANNA, PA 18466 YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT DISCOVER BANK..

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PMSD Calendar

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Passover Ends (Jewish) -
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PMSD School Board Meeting -
Earth Day -
Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students -
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National Day of Prayer (Interfaith) -
Mother's Day -
EHS Biology Keystone Testing -
EHS Biology Keystone Tutoring -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
Ascension Day -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
EHS Make-up Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -
Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 4 Spring Chorus Concert -
Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 5 Spring Chorus Concert -
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Shavuot (Jewish) -
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