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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

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3503 (B)(1)(I) CRIMINAL TRESPASS DEFIANT TRESPASSER

Age

29

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 6"

Weight

160 lbs

Hair

Black

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Riassa M. Lutz, late of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 21 Dec 2025 00:00:00

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Middle Smithfield Township Elected Board of Auditors will hold a work session on Monday, December 22, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. and Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. for any business that may come before the Board. The meeting will be held at the Township building located at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302. Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors Michele L. Clewell, Township Secretary ?12.21.25

Fri, 19 Dec 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION – LAW NO.: 007195-CV-2025 NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING, Plaintiff, vs.

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(1 COUNTS) 780-113(A)(16) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M)
& 35 780-113(A)(32) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
(18) 5505 PUBLIC DRUNKENNESS

Age

57

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 0"

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Retail Theft Walmart

CaseDec 18, 2025On December 17, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., officers responded to a report of a theft at the Walmart located at 355 Lincoln Ave in East Stroudsburg Borough.

JM Hill Elementary School is an integral part of our community in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. For decades, it has been a cornerstone of education, nurturing the minds of countless children and serving as a central hub for families. Recent announcements regarding potential closure from the school board have left many parents, students, and community members fearing the loss of this beloved institution.

Students Collect and Deliver Winter Clothing Donations

On a day when temperatures plunged into the single digits, East Stroudsburg University students delivered coats, hats, scarves and other winter clothing donations to two local organizations for people who needed them most.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00

SARPC YEAR 2026 MEETING SCHEDULE The Stroud Area Regional Police Commission (SARPC) will hold regular meetings to conduct general business during the Year 2026 on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. prevailing time with the exception of November which will be held on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 p.m. Meetings will be held in the public meeting room at 100 Day Street, East Stroudsburg, PA.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Evelyn Joyce Papertsian, late of East Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF JAMES L. FETHERMAN, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

MLK Art Contest

This year, 69 entries were received from students representing East Stroudsburg High School North, East Stroudsburg High School South, Stroudsburg High School, Pleasant Valley High School, and Pocono Mountain High School East. Winners will be recognized during the 29th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026. The breakfast will be held at Terraview at Stroudsmoor Country Inn.

New Traffic Pattern Coming to I-80 East Stroudsburg

As part of the ongoing improvements at Exit 308 in East Stroudsburg, drivers should be aware of a key traffic shift beginning in December. This change is necessary to allow crews to safely set the beams for the new Prospect Street bridge and construct west bound roadway of Interstate 80.

holiday video

Roles are swapped, lessons are learned, and it’s a Friday like no other in this year’s ESU holiday video.

On behalf of all of us at East Stroudsburg University, Happy Holidays!

Social Work Professional Development Day

East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Sociology, Social Work, & Criminal Justice proudly hosted the 8th Annual Dr. Barbara G.

East Stroudsburg, PA — November 18, 2025 — Maternal and Family Health Services (MFHS) is expanding its commitment to accessible, high-quality care by offering comprehensive reproductive health services at the MFHS East Stroudsburg Center. Reproductive health services are now available Mondays by appointment at the MFHS East Stroudsburg Center, located at 505 N. Independence Rd. East Stroudsburg PA 18301. WIC Nutrition services, including certified lactation counseling services, are available Monday through Friday.

As part of the ongoing improvements at Exit 308 in East Stroudsburg, drivers should be aware of a key traffic shift beginning the first week of December.  This change is necessary to allow crews to safely set the beams for the new Prospect Street bridge and construct west bound roadway of Interstate 80.  

 

Here’s what to expect:

•Eastbound traffic will be shifted onto the newly constructed lanes.

•Westbound traffic will temporarily cross over and use the original eastbound lanes.

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3503 (B)(1)(I) CRIMINAL TRESPASS DEFIANT TRESPASSER

Age

28

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11"

Weight

175 lbs

Hair

Black

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF HAZEL LAMOSS BONSER A/K/A HAZEL PRICE BONSER A/K/A HAROLD BONSER, late of East Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00

The Smithfield Township proposed 2026 Budget is available for public inspection beginning on November 26, 2025, at the Township Municipal Center and on the Township website. The Board will consider adopting the proposed budget at their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6PM at the Municipal Center. The address for the Municipal Center is 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Shiqi Zhang

Shiqi Zhang, Ph.D., assistant professor of biology at East Stroudsburg University, has been elected to serve on the national steering committee for the Primarily Undergraduate Institution (PUI) Section of the American Society of Plant Biologists (ASPB).

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