Garbage Service Suspended: Due to the weather, Waste Management has suspended the garbage collection in the Borough of East Stroudsburg. If your garbage was not collected today, Waste Management will be collecting it tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10th. If your garbage was already collected, please be sure to bring your garbage cans in from curbside prior to 9:00 p.m. tonight.
East Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
24 Analomink Street
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
United States
Email
danielle.decker@eaststroudsburgboro.org
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School District
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.
Links
East Stroudsburg News
Danny Makaveli ZAYAS, Jr.
Danny Makaveli ZAYAS, Jr., 23, of Walbert Drive in Hamilton Township, was arrested Friday and charged with sharing images of child pornography on Snapchat.
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden led a House Democratic Policy Committee hearing at East Stroudsburg University on the topic of college affordability. Madden believes the state must close the gap that has made getting a college degree unattainable for many students.
More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visited East Stroudsburg University to discuss the importance of criminal justice reform here in Pennsylvania. Madden says putting a stronger focus on education and helping our children succeed would go a long way to reducing our prison population.
More at http://www.pahouse.com/Madden