On Saturday, April 12, 12 students from ESU’s College of Business and Management’s Residential College went to Coca-Cola Park for a Lehigh Valley IronPigs game. The IronPigs are the AAA affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
Hamilton Township
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Address
229 Fenner Avenue
PO Box 285
Sciota, PA 18354
United States
Email
hamtwp@ptd.net
School District
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
Monroe County's townships have supervisor and, in Pocono Township's case, commissioner elections in 2025.
March 11 was the deadline for candidates to file. Primary elections will be held on May 20. The voter registration deadline is May 5.
Barrett Township
One six-year term is up.
Democrat Sean Anlauf filed to run.
Republicans Grover J. Cleveland and Grant Hilfiger filed to run.
Cleveland is currently a supervisor.
Chestnuthill Township
One six-year term is up.
Democrat Jeffrey S. Weiss filed to run.
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SHIRLEY ANN GOWER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 00:00:00
Estate of Michael R.
Hamilton Township, PA — April 10, 2025
An investigation is underway at Hamilton Elementary School following an incident that occurred during the first-grade lunch period on Wednesday, April 9th. According to a letter sent home to parents, a staff member was observed placing blue painter’s tape on the mouths of several students.
HAMILTON TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A staff member at a local elementary school has been suspended.
After the school says some students were found with tape over their mouths during lunch period earlier this week.
An elementary school in Stroudsburg sent a letter out to parents and guardians saying a staff member had put this blue painter's tape on students' mouths Wednesday.
MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after a school staff member taped the mouths of 1st grade students during lunch, according to district officials.
Superintendent Dr. Curry has told 28/22 News that the district is investigating an incident where 1st grade students were found with tape on their mouths.
According to a letter from Hamilton Elementary School Principal Mark Getz, on April 9, some students were seen to have blue painter's tape on their mouths that was placed there by a staff member during lunch.
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Peter J. Meachini, late of Ross Twp, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Marguerite Page, 1548 Kunkletown Rd, Saylorsburg, PA 18353 James G Murphy, Esq,PO Box 97, Pen Argyl, PA 18072 April 11,18,25 2025 LSOM0271409
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF MARY KENNEDY KEIPER, a/k/a MARY K. KEIPER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00
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 April 17, 2025 for the purpose of hearing the Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for the following dimensional variances from Section 303, Schedule II and Section 603.3 of the Hamilton Township Zoning Ordinance: (1) a variance from the Section 303, Schedule II 2.5 story and maximum 35 foot
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 00:00:00
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 April 17, 2025 for the purpose of hearing the appeal of Rimrock Temple Associates with an office situate at 2720 Rimrock Drive, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 (the “Appellant”).
(WBRE/WYOU) — The Mega Millions ticket is going to cost you a little more the next time you play the big game.
Instead of $2, tickets will now cost $5 a piece.
The last time ticket prices went up was eight years ago when they increased from $1 to $2.
Game officials say the change means bigger prizes, better odds, and faster-growing jackpots.
The minimum payout will be $10 instead of $2 as it is now.
28/22 News visited Stroud Smoke Shop in Monroe County to see what people thought about the price increase.
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SHIRLEY ANN GOWER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00
Estate notice Margaret Frable 1/26/2025 of Chestnuthill Township Pa.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 986 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello , Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 2001 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 006876-CV-2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Theatre will present Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. The cast of over 20 students, directed by Jason Narvy, Ph.D., assistant professor and co-chair of theatre, will welcome audiences Thursday, April 10 – Sunday, April 13.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00
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 April 17, 2025 for the purpose of hearing the appeal of Rimrock Temple Associates with an office situate at 2720 Rimrock Drive, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360 (the “Appellant”).
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 00:00:00
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 April 17, 2025 for the purpose of hearing the Application of 611 Land Development LLC, a Pennsylvania limited liability company for the following dimensional variances from Section 303, Schedule II and Section 603.3 of the Hamilton Township Zoning Ordinance: (1) a variance from the Section 303, Schedule II 2.5 story and maximum 35 foot
Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SHIRLEY ANN GOWER, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Hamilton Township Monroe County PA 2024 Annual Audit Report CASH AND INVESTMENTS LIABILITIES FUND BALANCES General Fund 3554976 0 3554976 REVENUES Taxes 1684846 Fines Forfeits 7680 Interest Rent Royalties 143994 Intergovernmental Revenues 246749 Charges for Services 223946 Contributions and Donations from Private Sector 5000 Other Financing Sources Interfund Operating Transfers 473441 TOTAL REVENUES 2785656 Special Revenue Fund 212078 0 212078 42437 412444 17152 5138 454881 EXPENDITURES General Government Public Safety Public Works Sanitation Public Works Highways
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 006876-CV-2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s Sale OF VALUABLE REAL ESTATE By virtue of a Writ of Execution issued out of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to 986 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello , Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.