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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

The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed another slew of Avian Influenza cases in Philadelphia.

According to APHIS, 1,100 birds located at a "live bird market" in Philadelphia have been affected.

"Avian influenza can kill entire flocks of birds so this causes devastating losses for the farming sector, " said Dr. Keith Hamilton, head of the World Organisation for Animal Health Preparedness and Resilience Department.

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Estate of David Nicholson, a/k/a David A. Nicholson, a/k/a David Allan Nicholson Date of Death: January 27, 2025 Hamilton Township, Sciota, Pa Monroe County Name of Executrix: Donna Michelle Ayers, a/k/a Donna M. Ayers, a/k/a Donna Ayers 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 Name of Attorney: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 The Proof of the Publication should be sent to: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 570-421-9090 pam@newmanwilliams.com

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lester A. Doll, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Bernard Pedreira, Jr., late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

(WHTM) -- The deadline to get your Real ID in Pennsylvania is coming up, and it doesn't seem like this time that date will be pushed back.

PennDOT is helping Pennsylvanians who need to get their Real IDs by the May 7 deadline by offering special times at driver's license centers across the state from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. during its "REAL ID Days".

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Lester A. Doll, late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elwood R Trumbauer, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

CIVIL ACTION COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MONROE COUNTY, PA CIVIL AC-TION-LAW NO. 006673-CV-2024 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NewRez LLC d/b/a Shellpoint Mortgage Servicing, Plaintiff v. Juan Rios; Defendant To: Juan Rios 136 Longwoods Drive Saylorsburg, PA 18353 Juan Rios 364 61st Street, Apt.

Do you believe in soulmates? 

In the origins of Greek mythology, humans were originally created with four arms, four legs, and a head with two faces. Afraid of the power these humans held, Zeus split them apart into two halves. From then on humanity was sent to wander, looking for the other half of their soul. 

Love is complicated. It’s the reason some people have for living, it hurts, and it drives most people to do crazy things.

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Estate of David Nicholson, a/k/a David A. Nicholson, a/k/a David Allan Nicholson Date of Death: January 27, 2025 Hamilton Township, Sciota, Pa Monroe County Name of Executrix: Donna Michelle Ayers, a/k/a Donna M. Ayers, a/k/a Donna Ayers 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 Name of Attorney: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street, Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 The Proof of the Publication should be sent to: David L. Horvath, Esquire 712 Monroe Street Stroudsburg, Pa 18360 570-421-9090 pam@newmanwilliams.com

Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE OF ELLEN L. KRESGE, deceased, late of Eldred Township, Saylorsburg, Monroe County, PA, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, 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: DONALD N. KRESGE, JR. c/o Keith W. Strohl Steckel and Stopp LLC 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington PA 18080

Mon, 10 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Ann Burkholder, late of Saylorsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Hazardous spills can happen at any moment. And they can be deadly, especially if first responders don’t know what they’re handling. Luckily a group in Monroe County is dedicated to keeping track of those potential dangers and reducing risks.

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE OF ELLEN L. KRESGE, deceased, late of Eldred Township, Saylorsburg, Monroe County, PA, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, 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: DONALD N. KRESGE, JR. c/o Keith W. Strohl Steckel and Stopp LLC 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington PA 18080

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Ann Burkholder, late of Saylorsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 31 Jan 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 8423 CIVIL 2023 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elwood R Trumbauer, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth about Electricity Costs

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF 2025 MEETINGS THE HAMILTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will meet in 2025 at 4:00 pm on January 28, February 10 & 25, March 10 & 25, April 14 & 22, May 12 & 27, June 9 & 24, July 14 & 22, August 11 & 26, September 8 & 23, October 14 & 28, November 10 & 25 and December 8 & 23. These meetings are held at the Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Ave, Sciota, PA, and are open to the public.

Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE OF ELLEN L. KRESGE, deceased, late of Eldred Township, Saylorsburg, Monroe County, PA, Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, 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: DONALD N. KRESGE, JR. c/o Keith W. Strohl Steckel and Stopp LLC 125 S. Walnut Street, Suite 210, Slatington PA 18080

Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Ann Burkholder, late of Saylorsburg , Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00

HAMILTON TOWNSHIP NOTICE OF 2025 MEETINGS THE HAMILTON TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS will meet in 2024 at 4:00 pm on January 28, February 10 & 25, March 10 & 25, April 14 & 22, May 12 & 27, June 9 & 24, July 14 & 22, August 11 & 26, September 8 & 23, October 14 & 28, November 10 & 25 and December 8 & 23. These meetings are held at the Township Municipal Building, 229 Fenner Ave, Sciota, PA, and are open to the public.

Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00

Northeast Regional Office, 2 Public Square, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 570-826-2511 On March 2, 2023, the Department of Environmental Protection (PA DEP/Department) received an NPDES Permit application for the Route 115 Associate Warehouse, SR115/SR903, Long Pond, PA in Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. The application was deemed administratively complete on July 26, 2023. Written public comments were received during the public comment period.

Musicals inspired by Greek mythology aren’t new. Productions like “Hades Town” and “The Lightning Thief” have taken Broadway by storm over the past few years, and now a new production of “Hercules” is coming to London’s West End.

When Jorge Rivera-Herrans began writing “Epic: The Musical” (Epic), about “The Odyssey”, the reaction was unprecedented on TikTok. 

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SASD Calendar

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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 -