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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

Thu, 20 Feb 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 March 6th, 2025 at 11:00 AM. Unit 3452 Edward Rios Unit 3065 Anissa Walker Unit 3423 Ayako Wiltshire Unit 1048 Anya Crowder Unit 1108 Richard Seeram Unit 2303 Kathleen Larrequi Unit 3475 Tyler Riggs The auction will be listed and advertised on www.storagetreasures.com.

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A man accused of exposing himself at a popular waterpark in the Poconos pleaded no contest to several charges back in December.

According to court documents, Josiah Grauso pleaded no contest to charges of indecent exposure, open lewdness, and disorderly conduct in Monroe County court on December 10, 2024.

Two students from East Stroudsburg University’s Biology Graduate Program are proving that science and social media can be a powerful pair.

Using skills honed under Thomas C. LaDuke, Ph.D., associate professor of biology, Tianna Johnson and Audrey Sauter use their digital platforms and first-hand experiences in nature to encourage audiences to appreciate and protect wildlife.

On Friday, February 14, at an event on the campus of East Stroudsburg University (ESU), faculty and members of the ESU student body joined AT&T, and the Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry to announce ESU and AT&T’s participation in a first-of-its-kind partnership in Pennsylvania – the Employer Provided Innovation Challenges (EPIC) program. The partnership, which is affiliated with the U.S.

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(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3)
(1 count) 18 3503B1I Defiant Trespass Actual Communication to Actor (M3)
& ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
(1 count) 35 780-113 (a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

36

Race

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00

The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for CAFETERIA ART DESIGN - SIGNAGE. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School Dis-trict, Attn: CFO, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than Friday March 7th 2025 at 10:00 AM Eastern Standard Time, to ATTN: Peter T. Bard, Chief Financial Officer. Please visit https://www.esas d.net/community/bids for more details. P - Feb. 3, 10, 18, 2025

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Invitation To Bid: Additions & Improvements to The Salvation Army East Stroudsburg Corps 226 Washington Street East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 Project: The Work of Project is defined by the Contract Documents and consists of the following: Additions & Renovations to the existing East Stroudsburg Corps building, to be bid and constructed as follows: (1.) Sewer Line Replacement (including sewer line cleaning, concrete slab demolition and subsequent replacement, sewer line replacement, repair of finishes, and New Lower Level Toilet Rooms, including new concrete sl

Mon, 17 Feb 2025 00:00:00

REQUEST FOR BIDS The East Stroudsburg Area School District will receive sealed bids for MUNCIPAL WASTE AND RECYCLING BIDS. Bids are due to the East Stroudsburg Area School District, Attn: CFO, 50 Vine Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 no later than Friday March 7th 2025 at 1:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, to ATTN: Peter T. Bard, Chief Financial Officer. Please visit https://www.esasd.net/community/bids for more details. Peter T. Bard, MBA, PCSBA, SFO Chief Financial Officer East Stroudsburg Area School District

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(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (F3)
(1 count) 18 3503B1I Defiant Trespass Actual Communication to Actor (M3)
& ( 1 count) 780-113(a)(16) Possession of a Controlled Substance (M)
(1 count) 35 780-113 (a)(32) Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (M)

Age

36

Race

MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Many people wear pink for breast cancer awareness, but people were out painting the mountain in East Stroudsburg to show their support.

Shawnee Mountain Ski Area held its Ninth Annual Collaboration with the Hope for Strength Fund to raise money to support people fighting breast cancer and their families.

Skiiers and snowboarders who attended Saturday could make donations or participate in raffles to support the cause.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of THOMAS J.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Michele Renee Jacobe, late of 631 Wapita Drive, East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF FILING OF FICTITIOUS NAME NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN pursuant to the provisions of the Acts of Assembly approved May 24, 1945, as amended, of the filing in the Office of the Secretary of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania at Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on February 3, 2025 an application for registration of fictitious name for Slate Belt Tattoo, with its principal place of business at 411 Indian Way, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18302. The name of the person interested in said business is Brandon Dutter and David Artzt-Mahon. February 14 2025 LSOM0238371

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 001656-CV-2024 ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff v. JAMES A. DEBREW Defendant(s) NOTICE TO: James A. Debrew NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Being Premises: 12020 MAPLEWOOD DR, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18302 Being in TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE SMITHFIELD, County of MONROE, Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, 09.18A.2.15 PIN 09731503023010 Improvements consist of residential property. Sold as the property of James A. Debrew, Jr.

Budget Hearings Begin Next Week to Examine State Budget Proposal

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00

THE TOWNSHIP OF SMITHFIELD MONROE COUNTY, PA NOTICE OF ADVERTISEMENT AND AVAILBILITY FOR REVIEW OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE ESTABLISHING APPLICATION PROCEDURES, SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, PERFORMANCE STANDARDS AND CRITERIA FOR SPECIAL EXCEPTION USES Notice is hereby given that the Township of Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a regular business meeting on Tuesday, February 25, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00

The Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council shall hold their reorganization meeting on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7PM. Directly after the reorganizational meeting, the Council shall hold a regular meeting. Both meetings shall take place at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Economic Development Committee originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025 is can-celled and rescheduled to 5:30 P.M. on Monday, February 24, 2025. Meetings are held at the Schoonover Mu-nicipal Center, 147 Municipal Drive East Stroudsburg PA 18302. Middle Smithfield Township Michele L. Clewell, Township Secretary P - February 13, 2025

Lavinia Harrison

Lavinia Harrison’s first major introduction to the healthcare field came after her mother suffered a stroke when Harrison was just three years old. Now poised to graduate from East Stroudsburg University’s Master of Public Health (M.P.H.) in Community Health program and enter medical school, Harrison hopes to use her education and experiences to make a profound impact on the policies that shape how people receive care.

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(1 count) (18) 2701 (a)(1) Simple Assault
(1 count) (18) 5503 (A)(4) Disorderly Conduct (1 count)
& (1 count) 18 2709(a)(1) Harassment (S)
(1 count) (18) 5503 (A)(1) Disorderly Conduct
(75) 3543 Pedestrian Failing to Yield

Age

33

Race

Black

Gender

With a new semester underway, East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) will add two new offerings to its range of resources designed to support students’ emotional well-being.

TalkCampus – is a free peer-to-peer support network app where students can share their struggles safely and anonymously or confidentially with fellow students from around the world any time, day or night. The app also features a multi-language helpline staffed by trained mental health professionals.

Pennsylvania Community Colleges and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education (PASSHE) are advancing transfer partnership reforms that will make college more accessible and more affordable for Pennsylvania college students. With the support of Governor Josh Shapiro and a bipartisan coalition of state legislators, Act 69 of 2024 guarantees junior status for community college graduates at PASSHE institutions.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE PID: 05730116944115 TAX MAP NO: 05-2.1.2.2.46 LOCATION: 91 Analomink Street, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 PROPERTY OWNER: MAK-GAK Properties, LLC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT, PURSURANT TO THE CODE OF THE BOROUGH OF EAST STROUDSBURG, ZONING CHAPTER 157-20( C) (1)(A)(B)(C)(D)(E) , THE EAST STROUDSBURG BOROUGH ZONING HEARING BOARD WILL CONDUCT A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER AN APPLICATION BY MAK-GAK PROPERTIES LLC ON FEBRUARY 20, 2025 AT 7:00PM, AT THE EAST STROUDSBURG BOROUGH BUILDING LOCATED AT: 24 ANALOMINK STREET, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18301.THE APPLICA

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