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Hamilton Township

Address

229 Fenner Avenue
PO Box 285
Sciota, PA 18354
United States

Email
hamtwp@ptd.net
Tax Rate
0.33 mills

Hamilton Township is a scenic, historically rich municipality in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, located just west of Stroudsburg in the heart of the Pocono foothills. With its rolling farmland, forested ridges, and deep colonial roots, Hamilton offers a blend of rural tranquility and cultural heritage that’s central to the county’s identity.


🏞️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Area: ~38.5 square miles (99.7 km²), mostly land with minimal water coverage
  • Elevation: ~1,286 feet (392 m)
  • Population: ~8,635 (2020 Census)
  • School District: Stroudsburg Area School District

🏘️ Communities Within

Hamilton Township includes several unincorporated villages and hamlets:

  • Sciota (home to the township offices)
  • Snydersville
  • Hamilton Square
  • Bossardsville
  • Kellersville
  • Kemmererville
  • Sandhill
  • Stormville
  • Portions of Saylorsburg and Blue Mountain Pines

🏛️ Historic & Cultural Features

  • Christ Hamilton United Lutheran Church and Cemetery: Listed on the National Register of Historic Places
  • Fenner–Snyder Mill: A preserved grist mill reflecting early industrial heritage
  • Quiet Valley Living Historical Farm: A working 19th-century farm museum offering immersive experiences in pioneer life

🚫 Short-Term Rentals

Hamilton Township has strict regulations:

  • Not permitted in residential zones
  • Only allowed in commercial zones with zoning board approval as hotel/motel use

🌄 Regional Identity

Hamilton Township is a place where Appalachian heritage meets agrarian tradition. Its landscape of fields, creeks, and wooded hills reflects centuries of settlement, while its proximity to Stroudsburg and the Delaware Water Gap makes it a quiet but connected part of Monroe County’s cultural corridor.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals are not allowed in Hamilton Township. Any property in a designated “A” zoning area is strictly prohibited from rentals. Use of C-1 zoning (commercial) property for short-term rentals should apply for an approved use as a hotel/motel which requires a variance granted by the zoning board.

Hamilton Township News

ROSS TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are new details on the fire that damaged an animal hospital in Monroe County.

State police now say there's no evidence of anything suspicious in the fire that broke out Thursday morning at Best Friends Vet Clinic near Saylorsburg.

From the Poconos and Beyond: Our Favorite PA Places to Explore, Eat, & Enjoy

There is something special about Pennsylvania- the kind of place where winding mountain roads lead to hidden waterfalls, where small towns serve some delicious food, and where every turn feels a little like home. That’s why we love our partnership with VisitPA!

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Linda M. DeStefano a/k/a Linda DeStefano a/k/a Linda Mae DeStefano, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Public Hearing at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on June 19, 2025 for the purpose of concluding the Board’s deliberations and rendering Decisions in two matters currently before the Board being: (1) The Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for dimensional variances under Section 303, Schedule II and Section

Summer break is a time that both students and teachers look forward to — No homework (or grading), no waking up early, no dress code, and no ID. Sleep until noon, every day is a free dress-down day, lounge by the pool all day– if so desired.  Just remember, there are alternatives. We are fortunate to live in an area packed with thrilling experiences and activities all year long. Summer is essentially a blank canvas, so start creating.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The month of June marks Pride Month, and the heart of the Poconos kicked it off on Sunday in a big way. The Fifth Annual Pocono Pride Festival filled the streets of downtown Stroudsburg Sunday afternoon.

A huge crowd turned out for the event featuring dozens of food and craft vendors.

Pride flags hung from light posts, and live performances from musicians to drag performers filled the festival's center stage.

Organizers say the event aims to bring the community together by celebrating love.

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will meet for an Executive Session at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on June 2, 2025 for the purpose of deliberatio of the Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for dimensional variances under Section 303, Schedule II and Section 603.3 of the Hamilton Township Zoning Ordinance.

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Linda M. DeStefano a/k/a Linda DeStefano a/k/a Linda Mae DeStefano, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC SALE The following self storage cube contents containing household and other goods will be sold for cash by CubeSmart #6225, 2227 Route 209, Sciota PA 18354 to satisfy a lien on June 11,2025 at 7pm on www.StorageTreasures.com C047 Latisha Beck G012 Laura Cribb G110 Robert Jones May 25 2025 LSOM0299329

Sun, 25 May 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF SPECIAL BOARD MEETING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Hamilton Township Zoning Hearing Board will meet for an Executive Session at the Hamilton Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Avenue, Sciota, Pennsylvania 18354 commencing at 6:30 p.m., prevailing time, on May 27, 2025 for the purpose of deliberation of the Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for dimensional variances under Section 303, Schedule II and Section 603.3 of the Hamilton Township Zoning Ordinance.

Three East Stroudsburg University students attended the program “Academic Seminar on National Security” through The Washington Center in Washington, D.C. The seminar, which was held May 13-20, focused generally on the landscape of national security challenges facing the world today.

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Rosemarie Ferrante, Deceased, late of Cresco, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the below Executrix, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay, to: Executrix: Holly A. Heinz Estate of Rosemarie Ferrante c/o Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Two City Center 645 West Hamilton Street, Suite 800 Allentown, PA 18101 or to her attorney at the above address.

psychology research forum

The psychology department at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania hosted the 53rd Biannual Research Forum at the end of the spring semester. The Research Forum was started over 25 years ago by Sussie Eshun, Ph.D., professor of psychology, and Richard Wesp, Ph.D., retired distinguished professor of psychology, as a venue to showcase the outstanding student research being done in the psychology department.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A local cafeteria worker could be fired after she's accused of taping the mouths of school students. The Stroudsburg Area School District says its employee is responsible for neglecting children in this and other instances in past years.

Stroudsburg school district board directors provided a notice of termination to Hamilton Elementary School lunch monitor Dorothy Lanza.

The notice indicates Lanza did not meet an acceptable standard of care in protecting students' safety.

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy N. Perio, late of Borough of Saylorsburg, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Tina M. Palenchar c/o Bruno Law PO Box 468, Easton, PA 18044-0468 Charles Bruno, Esquire Bruno Law 44 N. 2nd Street, PO Box 468, Easton, PA 18044-0468 May 7,14,21 2025 LSOM0291248

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Rosemarie Ferrante, Deceased, late of Cresco, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the below Executrix, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay, to: Executrix: Holly A. Heinz Estate of Rosemarie Ferrante c/o Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba, P.C. Two City Center 645 West Hamilton Street, Suite 800 Allentown, PA 18101 or to her attorney at the above address.

Fri, 16 May 2025 00:00:00

PUBLICE NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DRUPAD DILIPKUMAR BHATT a/k/a DRUPAD D.

Wed, 14 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy N. Perio, late of Borough of Saylorsburg, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Executor Tina M. Palenchar c/o Bruno Law PO Box 468, Easton, PA 18044-0468 Charles Bruno, Esquire Bruno Law 44 N. 2nd Street, PO Box 468, Easton, PA 18044-0468 May 7,14,21 2025 LSOM0291248

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Harvey Franklin Lyon, a/k/a Harvey F.

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE OF A MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY MAY 20 2025 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 00AM TO 8 00PM Prevailing Time THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY In pursuance of the provisions of the Constitution and the Election Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania we the County Board of Elections of Monroe County do hereby make known and give notice to the electors of said Monroe County that a Municipal Primary Election will be held in the said County of Monroe on Tuesday May 20 2025 To see sample ballots please visit www m

Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

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Mon, 12 May 2025 00:00:00

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A spitting controversy furthers animosity towards a wildlife facility in Monroe County.

Renewing the Call for Lifesaving Cardiac Preparedness Legislation

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SASD Calendar

Source Event Date
First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
2 Hour Delay - Students Only/Act 80 Faculty Data Meeting
Star Dental Van - SHS and B.F. Morey Elementary -
Middle School Open House -
Hamilton Elementary Open House -
Rachels Challenge -
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary -
Star Dental Van -
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting -
Special meeting re: possible expulsion -
JH - Scheduling Night -
Chamber Orchestra -
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date) -
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra -
District Art Show -
High School Musical -
6/7 Orchestra -
6/7 Band -
8/9 Grade Band -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -