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East Stroudsburg Borough

Address

24 Analomink Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
United States

Email
danielle.decker@eaststroudsburgboro.org
Tax Rate
9.15 mills

East Stroudsburg Borough is a vibrant, historically rooted municipality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, nestled in the Pocono Mountains and directly adjacent to its sister borough, Stroudsburg. Though often paired with Stroudsburg in regional identity, East Stroudsburg has its own distinct character—shaped by education, transportation, and a rich colonial past.


🏘️ Borough Snapshot

  • Founded: Originally settled in 1737 as Dansbury, renamed East Stroudsburg in 1856 with the arrival of the railroad
  • Area: ~2.86 square miles (7.41 km²)
  • Population: ~9,847 (2020 Census)
  • Elevation: ~466 feet (142 m)
  • ZIP Codes: 18301–18302
  • School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

🏛️ Civic & Cultural Features

  • East Stroudsburg University (ESU): A major regional institution that fuels the borough’s youthful energy, cultural diversity, and economic activity
  • Historic Downtown: Lined with shops, restaurants, and cultural venues, including restored Victorian buildings and the former Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad station
  • Community Events: Includes “Music on Mondays,” senior expos, and seasonal festivals hosted by the borough and local organizations

🚉 Transportation & Infrastructure

  • Rail Legacy: The borough’s growth was catalyzed by the 1856 arrival of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
  • Highways: Served by Route 209 and close to I-80, making it a key transit point between New York City and the Poconos
  • Walkability: Compact layout with pedestrian-friendly streets and public parks

🏞️ Regional Identity

East Stroudsburg is often seen as the educational and cultural anchor of Monroe County. Its blend of historic charm, university life, and proximity to outdoor recreation makes it a dynamic hub for both residents and visitors. The borough’s evolution—from colonial outpost to railroad town to college borough—reflects the layered history of the Pocono region.

Short Term Rental Information

The Borough of East Stroudsburg enacted a short term rental ordinance in 2021.  The ordinance requires licensing and a list of requirements including the use of a private trash hauler.  Zoning regulations limit the licenses to Commercial and Industrial areas, properties in residential areas will need a variance.  Details can be found in the East Stroudsburg STR Ordinance.  See permit application below.

East Stroudsburg News

The next meeting of the East Stroudsburg Council of Trustees is scheduled for Thursday, September 25, 2025. Committees and the full board will meet as follows:

Committee Meetings

Time: 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. and 2 – 4 p.m.

Council of Trustees Full Board Meeting

Time: 4 p.m.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It is that time of year when the Pocono Mountains Community Fundraiser supports non-profits doing life-changing work in Monroe County.

The event, now in its 22nd year, has raised more than $3 million for our neighbors in need. This year, four organizations were selected to receive funding.

Cynthia Lang is grocery shopping. But she's not at the grocery store, and her bill is free. "It's a lot of help, you get a lot of food here," Lang said.

Here is a list of people with ties to the Lehigh Valley and Poconos region who died in the attacks:

Carbon County

Timothy O’Sullivan, Albrightsville, consultant for Cultural Institutions Retirement System

Robert Allan Schlegel, Alexandria, Virginia, commander in the Navy, had ties to Palmerton

Lehigh County

Alan Merdinger, South Whitehall Township, accountant at Cantor Fitzgerald

William C. Sugra, Salisbury Township, worked for eSpeed

Monroe County

Harry Blanding, Blakeslee, worked for AON Corp.

Summer Internship at The Washington Center

Two students from East Stroudsburg University completed internships in the nation’s capital over the summer. They served as interns through the Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars, a nonprofit organization that provides internships and seminars to college students interested in learning more about government, politics, and how public policy is shaped.

The Delaware Valley Association of Rail Passengers opposes the current PennDOT plan to improve and expand Interstate 80 within the bounds of Monroe County, specifically in and around East Stroudsburg and Stroudsburg, PA. 

STROUD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man is facing several charges Wednesday night after an hours-long standoff ended in Stroud Township.

The Stroud Area Regional Police Department says they were called to Walnut Grove Road in Stroud Township around 11:35 a.m. for a man reportedly destroying the Walnut Grove community sign with a hammer.

When officers arrived on scene, they identified the man as 29-year-old Alexander Ball from East Stroudsburg, who lived in the community.

YOUTH INFUSION RECEIVES GRANT FROM PPL FOUNDATION

FOR TRIPS FOR KIDS – POCONO FLOW DISCOVERY TRAIL RIDES

Update on East Stroudsburg Exit 308 on I-80

As we all know, there has been ongoing work at Exit 308 along I-80 in East Stroudsburg for an extended period of time now. I want to share some important updates on this project:

Mattioli Recreation Center

The new academic year at East Stroudsburg University came with a fresh, updated look inside the Mattioli Recreation Center.

Renovations that began at the close of the spring semester wrapped up prior to the start of the 2025-26 academic year, with ESU Campus Rec and Wellness welcoming new and returning Warriors to a facility that now boasts numerous renovations.

Brianna Anderson

An East Stroudsburg University sport management major by day, Brianna Anderson takes on a whole new personality by night in her job with Minor League Baseball’s Jersey Shore BlueClaws: that of a 6-foot-2, green-haired, bright yellow mascot named Buster.

donald pleau

Dr. Sylvester Williams, dean of East Stroudsburg University’s College of Business and Management, announced today the return of the College’s Executive in Residence Program. ESU’s Executive in Residence for the 2025-26 academic year is Donald Pleau, general manager of Kalahari Resorts and Conventions, Pocono.

Madelon Powers Gallery Community Curators Exhibition

East Stroudsburg University’s Madelon Powers Gallery will present Community Curators from Wednesday, September 10 – Friday, October 10. The exhibit will feature artists who also curate shows at various venues throughout the Pocono Mountains.

students moving in 2025

Carts packed with the essentials rolled along the sidewalks of East Stroudsburg University as 1,090 first-year and transfer students moved into their new homes away from home on Wednesday and Thursday. A total of 2,690 residential students will be living on campus after move-in wraps up on Saturday.

EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE CO. (WOLF) — Police in the Poconos arrested two men after a search warrant led to the discovery of a multitude of drugs and firearms in a residence, according to police.

 

 

According to Stroud Area Regional Police, on July 8, a "high-risk" search warrant was executed at a residence in the 50 block of Borough Street in East Stroudsburg as part of an ongoing narcotics investigation.

Police said that a search of the residence led to the discovery of:

Retail Theft

  On July 24, 2025, at 9:45 pm, officers from the Stroud Area Regional Police Department were dispatched to Walmart in East Stroudsburg Borough to investigate a reported retail theft. 

2025 Senior Expo – Success!

This week, I was proud to host my annual Senior Expo, a favorite event of mine each year. With free admission, door prizes, health screenings, and a wide range of exhibitors, this event truly offers something for everyone.

East Stroudsburg University’s chapter of MANA, A National Latina Organization, was recently honored with MANA’s Evangeline Elizondo Chapter of the Year Award.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Thomas A. Baldini, late of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Helen T. Curry, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF GLORIA WARNER a/k/a GLORIA J. WARNER a/k/a GLORIA JEAN WARNER, late of Price Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00

Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated 324 Dartmouth Drive East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570) 517 9632 Thursday August 7, 2025, at 10:30 AM. Unit 1015 Lamisha X Unit 277 Michael Butia Unit B08 Terence Garrett Unit F03 Phillina Jefferson Unit F22 Walter Hock Unit F58 Mindy Souwers Unit H03 Tim Amsden Unit H50 Shantae Stanley The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00

Notice is hereby given that Extra Space Storage will sell at public auction, to satisfy the lien of the owner, personal property described below belonging to those individuals listed below at location indicated: 104 Joel Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 (570) 597-4808 Thursday August 7th, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Unit 1156 Christian Herguiz Unit 2067 Jonathan Marrero-Benjamin Unit 1125 Amari Burwell Unit 2114 Mengana Messinga Unit 1061 Paint Ninja LLC Unit 3431 Kimberly Wood The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

dr matthew wallace

East Stroudsburg University Professor of Biology Dr. Matthew Wallace recently published an extensive guide to treehoppers illustrated by spring 2025 graduate Adrianna Kaplinski, a dual major in environmental studies and integrated art + design.

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00

OGMMCPB PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that the Oak Grove Mul-ti-Municipal Compost Board will be holding their regular meeting on Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. The meeting shall be for any business as may come before the Board. Meetings will be held at 147 Municipal Drive East Stroudsburg PA 18302. Oak Grove Multi-Municipal Composting Board Rachel Heller, Recording Secretary P - July 23, 2025

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