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Middle Smithfield Township

Address

147 Municipal Drive
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
United States

Email
mclewell@mstownship.com
Tax Rate
2.84 mills

Middle Smithfield Township is a geographically expansive and culturally diverse municipality in northeastern Monroe County, Pennsylvania, nestled between the Delaware Water Gap and the Pocono Mountains. It’s a place where natural beauty, historic depth, and modern development converge—making it one of the county’s most dynamic townships.


🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot

  • Area: ~54.2 square miles (140.2 km²), with ~2% water coverage
  • Elevation: ~636 feet (194 m)
  • Population: 16,014 (2020 Census)
  • School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District

🏘️ Communities & Features

  • Villages & Developments: Includes Marshalls Creek, Bushkill, Resica Falls, and parts of Saw Creek
  • Natural Assets: Borders the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, with access to hiking, waterfalls, and river activities
  • Historic Sites: Home to several properties on the National Register of Historic Places, including:
    • Cold Spring Farm Springhouse
    • John Michael Farm
    • Schoonover Mountain House
    • Zion Lutheran Church

🏞️ Recreation & Culture

  • Pocono Indian Museum: Offers insights into indigenous history and culture
  • Outdoor Activities: Popular for hiking, fishing, and wildlife observation, especially near Bushkill Falls and Resica Falls
  • Transportation: Served by the Monroe County Transit Authority’s “Pocono Pony,” with recent route expansions to Bushkill and Marshalls Creek

🏠 Short-Term Rentals

  • STR-Friendly: Permitted with licensing; max occupancy of 14 guests per property
  • Popular Zones: Especially active near Shawnee Ski Resort and planned communities like Saw Creek and Pocono Ranch Lands

🌄 Regional Identity

Middle Smithfield Township is a place where Appalachian heritage meets modern Pocono living. Its blend of preserved wilderness, historic architecture, and residential growth makes it a compelling study in regional transformation. Whether you're tracing colonial farms or exploring wooded trails, the township offers a rich canvas for cultural and geographic storytelling.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals in Middle Smithfield Township require a permit and have occupancy restrictions including a maximum occupancy limit of 14. STR is popular in the township due to the proximity to Shawnee Ski Resort, the Delaware Water Gap and Bushkill Falls. There are many planned communities that limit STR, see a list of Middle Smithfield Homeowner Associations.

Middle Smithfield Township News

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 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 471 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, February 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 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 001055 CIVIL 2025 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 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 2435 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Continuing the Call to Protect Young Athletes: Greg Moyer’s Law

I continue to advocate for the passage of my bill, Senate Bill 375, which passed the Senate with strong bipartisan support on June 25, 2025. Since then, we have been waiting for the bill to be brought up for a vote in the House of Representatives.

Brian Wrightson of Jessup to seek Democratic nomination in 2026 primary election; incumbent is GOP state Sen. Rosemary Brown of Middle Smithfield Twp.

Business owner and former emergency responder Brian Wrightson of Lackawanna County on Thursday announced his candidacy to run in the 2026 Democratic primary for state Senate in the 40th District, currently held by incumbent Republican Sen. Rosemary Brown of Monroe County.

A new urgent care facility is opening in Middle Smithfield Township.

On Jan. 27, the ribbon was cut on the new JeffExpress Urgent Care at 4541 Milford Road, East Stroudsburg. The new urgent care, which shares the same facility as Lehigh Valley Physician Group Family Medicine, was scheduled to open at 8 a.m. Jan. 29.

Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF AUDITORS PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a special meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Auditors will be held at the Schoonover Municipal Center, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 7:30 p.m. for any business that may come before the Board. Middle Smithfield Township Michele Clewell, Township Secretary

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 471 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, February 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 2452 CIVIL 2025, 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 6045 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 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 2435 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 26, 2026 AT 10:00 A.M.

A drug deal near a Monroe County housing development on Thursday evening led to a shooting that left one man injured, state police said.

Jahfari Michael Kamdar, 20, of East Stroudsburg, is facing felony charges of attempted homicide, felony aggravated assault, felony robbery, felony firearms not to be carried without a license, and felony criminal use of a communications facility.

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a man is facing attempted homicide charges after a shooting in Monroe County. On January 15, state police say they responded to the area of Edward Smith Boulevard and Milford Road in Middle Smithfield Township. Police say the victim called police on the [...]

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say they arrested a man in connection to a Thursday night attempted homicide in Middle Smithfield Township. 20-year-old Jahfari Kamdar of East Stroudsburg was arrested Saturday without incident, according to a PSP release. Kamdar allegedly shot a man in the hand and leg in [...]

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF AVA M. NIXON, LATE OF THE TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE SMITHFIELD, COUNTY OF MONROE, AND COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, DECEASED WHEREAS, Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Timothy P. Nixon and Amanda M. Miller, Co-Administrators of the Estate of Ava M. Nixon. All persons indebted to the said estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims or demands to present the same without delay to: Timothy P. Nixon and Amanda M.

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Barbara Orlando-McComb, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County 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

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Paul Bradford Pryor Jr aka Bradford Pryor, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Paul Bradford Pryor Jr aka Bradford Pryor, late of Middle Smithfield Township, 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.

Sun, 23 Nov 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on December 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle Smithfield Township municipal building at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, to receive public comment and to consider and possibly adopt an ordinance, of which this notice is a summary, comprehensively amending the Middle Smithfield Township Zoning Ordinance at Chapter 200 of the Middle Smithfield Township Code of Ordinances.

Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of DAVID ROBERT IKE, a/k/a DAVID R. IKE, a/k/a DAVID IKE, late of the Township of Middle Smithfield, County of Monroe, and Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. DATE OF DEATH*MARCH 11, 2025 Letters of Administration have been granted to theundersigned, who request 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: MICHAEL J. IKE ADMINISTRATOR 2231 Deer Track Drive East Stroudsburg, PA 18302 or to his Attorney: JASON M.

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on December 4, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle Smithfield Township municipal building at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, to receive public comment and to consider and possibly adopt an ordinance, of which this notice is a summary, comprehensively amending the Middle Smithfield Township Zoning Ordinance at Chapter 200 of the Middle Smithfield Township Code of Ordinances.

Fri, 14 Nov 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 2989 CV 2025 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, December 4, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Middle Smithfield Township Events

Source Event Date
Story Time -
Archaeology Club Meeting -
Friday Clean Up -
Middle Smithfield: Board of Supervisors Weekly Work Session -
Red Cross Blood Drive -
Quilts of Valor Sit & Stitch -
Spring Leaf Collection -
Story Time -
Yoga -
Clean Up Day at 792 Dancing Ridge Road -
Middle Smithfield: Board of Supervisors Weekly Work Session -
Spring Leaf Collection -
Story Time -
Earth Day Crafts -
Middle Smithfield Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Friday Clean Up -
Middle Smithfield: Board of Supervisors Weekly Work Session -
1000 Feet of Street Spring Litter Cleanup -
Yoga -
Spring Leaf Collection -
Story Time -
Yoga -
2nd Quarter Sewer Bills Due -
Middle Smithfield: Board of Supervisors Weekly Work Session -
Spring Leaf Collection -