Mapletree Investments (“Mapletree” or “the Group”) has acquired a 37.64-acre site at 1180 Corporate Center Drive East in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, located adjacent to its existing 1.3 million-square-foot (“sq ft”) industrial asset at 2086 Corporate Center Drive West. The Group plans to develop a 420,262-sq ft, state-of-the-art logistics facility on the site. Completion is expected in Fall 2026.
Coolbaugh Township
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Coolbaugh Township Supervisors
5520 Municipal Drive
Tobyhanna, PA 18466
United States
Email
emasker@coolbaughtwp.org
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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.
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Coolbaugh Township News
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🎃👻 Coolbaugh Township Halloween Fun! 👻🎃
Join us for the Coolbaugh Township Parks and Recreation Annual Ghoulbaugh Event on Sat, Oct 25th | 1–3 PM at Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park, 1770 Church St., Tobyhanna. FREE event, come in your costumes, and enjoy the pumpkin patch, candy from local non-profits, and hayrides! 🍬🚜
Then don’t miss Trick or Treat Night on Fri, Oct 31st | 5–8 PM. Wear visible costumes to stay safe.
Happy Halloween! 🎃👻
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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Budget Meeting scheduled for Thursday, October 9th, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:30 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/2025/10/100925-Budget-Work-Session-Agenda.pdf
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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Meeting scheduled for Tuesday October 7th, 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: http://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/100725-Public-Packet.pdf
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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Budget Meeting scheduled for Tuesday October 7th, 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: http://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/100725-Public-Packet.pdf
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Coolbaugh Township Leaf Collection will begin on October 6, 2025. To view a complete listing of the pick up dates and locations, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/2025-Fall-Leaf-Collection-Ad.pdf
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00
In accordance with State Law there being due unpaid charges for the undersigned to satisfy an owner lead of the goods stored at U Lock It of Pocono location. Due notice having been given to the owner of said property and all parties known to claimed interest therein, and the time specified in notice for payment having expired, the goods will be sold at public auction to highest bidder or disposed of at U Lock It of Pocono 3450 Route 611 Bartonsville, PA. 18321 on 10/3/2025 at 8:30 am.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stuart B. Solomowitz aka Stuart Solomowitz, late of Coolbaugh Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00
Coolbaugh Township has a 2000 Freightliner E-One Fire Truck (78203419) and a 2003 Model TAG20-25/102/2XSP Trailer (Item#78204471) available for bid. Visit www.municibid.com for information and to place bids. Bidding starts at 9:00am on September 26, 2025 and ends at 10:00am on October 16, 2025. Winning bid will be awarded at the regularly scheduled Board meeting of the Coolbaugh Township Supervisors on October 21, 2025 at 6:00pm.
Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE Arrowhead Lake Sewer Company will submit a PENNVEST loan application for the Arrowhead Lake Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project on October 29, 2025. Arrowhead Lake Sewer Company (ASC) provides wastewater service to Coolbaugh and Tobyhanna Townships in Monroe County. The system serves approximately 1,352 EDUs and has been impacted by excessive inflow and infiltration (I&I), which has led to hydraulic overloading at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing collection system was originally constructed decades ago and requires rehabilitation.
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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Budget Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 25th, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:30 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: http://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/092525-Budget-Meeting-Agenda.pdf
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VFW Post 509, located at 1917 Goodwin Street, Tobyhanna, will be hosting a FREE Cookout for All Veterans on:
📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Come on out, enjoy great food, camaraderie, and connect with fellow veterans.
👉 Please see the attached flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing you there!
Brown’s Bill Expanding Maternal Health Care Approved by Committee
via Monroe County PA Libertarians: Welcome aboard, Ted Wolski, Tobyhanna Township Supervisor! Fiscal responsibility, stewardship over your constituents’ hard-earned money forfeited through taxation, and rejection of an “us versus them” paradigm brought you here and we look forward to working with you!
Ted Wolski, Tobyhanna Township Supervisor
Thank you to the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania for accepting me into the fold 🇺🇸
POCONO PINES, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after police say two people were found dead inside their home in Monroe County.
The Pocono Mountain Regional Police stated officers were called to the 170 block of Crockett's Crescent in Pocono Pines for a welfare check.
A family member reported to police that William and Ellen Nathan, both 82, have not been heard from since the weekend prior.
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Tennessee man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Monroe County.
75-year-old Philip Bramande of Harriman, Tennessee, crashed his motorcycle on I-80 West in Tobyhanna Township on Wednesday, August 20, around 10:30 a.m., according to police.
By Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association
If you thought warehouses were a plague on the landscape, give your township a call and ask what the plan is for data centers. Because they’re on their way. Right now, Tobyhanna Township is considering changes to their zoning ordinance to allow data centers, and a property owner in the headwaters of the Swiftwater Creek hopes to attract one.
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A recent incident in Coolbaugh Township’s A Pocono Country Place (APCP) has raised countywide concerns about private security personnel performing police-style traffic stops in violation of Pennsylvania law.
The Coolbaugh Case
Resident Mr. Ertle reports that APCP Public Safety Officers have been stopping vehicles with flashing red lights and sirens — conduct that Pennsylvania law reserves for authorized emergency vehicles operated by police, fire, or certain certified EMS units.
TOBYHANNA, Pa. - Police say a man and woman are facing charges after officers found a dead dog, as well as two emaciated dogs, at a home in Monroe County.
Diajanira Singh and Christopher Singh both face charges of aggravated cruelty to animal, cruelty to animal, and neglect of animal, according to a news release from the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department.
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🎉 Tonight’s the Night! 🎉
Coolbaugh Township National Night Out
📍 Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park
📍 1790 Church Street, Tobyhanna, PA
🕔 Tonight, 5 PM – 8 PM
Join us for a night of community, fun, and heroes at this year’s National Night Out! This free, family-friendly event is all about bringing neighbors together and celebrating the brave men and women who keep us safe—our Police, Fire, EMS, Military, and emergency agencies.
🎁 The first 250 attendees will receive a FREE tote bag filled with goodies—so arrive early!
Fri, 25 Jul 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 005759 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, August 28, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 25 Jul 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 000567 CIVIL 2025, 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, August 28, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.