Thu, 27 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Carole Lee Forbes, a/k/a Carole Forbes, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Middle Smithfield Township
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Address
147 Municipal Drive
East Stroudsburg, PA 18302
United States
Email
mclewell@mstownship.com
Phone
Fax
School District
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
Wed, 26 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stephen J Carpenter, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Dear Library Patrons,
We want to inform you about a recent executive order that could impact the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), an essential federal agency that supports libraries across the nation.
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00
LEGAL NOTICE WRIT OF SCIRE FACIAS THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO: ORAZIO DISTEFANO WHEREAS, the Middle Smithfield Township consolidated its claims against Orazio Distefano in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County through an Order issued on January 10, 2025, for the sum of $15,604.77 for failure to pay for sewer services, against the following property situate in 5062 Pine Ridge Road North; East Stroudsburg, Monroe County PA 18302, owned or reputed to be owned by Orazio Distefano.
Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00
LEGAL NOTICE WRIT OF SCIRE FACIAS THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO: ALBERT KOHLER WHEREAS, the Middle Smithfield Township consolidated its claims against Albert Kohler in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County through an Order is-sued on December 12, 2024, for the sum of $21,071.45 for failure to pay for sewer ser-vices, against the following property situate in 7 Hilltop Circle; East Stroudsburg, Monroe County PA 18302, owned or reputed to be owned by Albert Kohler.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF PATRICIA B. JONES, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00
McGinley Estate Public Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James Paul McGinley, also known as James McGinley, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Fri, 21 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 6494 CIVIL 2017 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.
Thu, 20 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Carole Lee Forbes, a/k/a Carole Forbes, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 16 Mar 2025 00:00:00
LEGAL NOTICE WRIT OF SCIRE FACIAS THE COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA TO: ORAZIO DISTEFANO WHEREAS, the Middle Smithfield Township consolidated its claims against Orazio Distefano in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County through an Order issued on January 10, 2025, for the sum of $15,604.77 for failure to pay for sewer services, against the following property situate in 5062 Pine Ridge Road North; East Stroudsburg, Monroe County PA 18302, owned or reputed to be owned by Orazio Distefano.
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF PATRICIA B. JONES, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Delivering Results: Senator Brown Publishes Complete List of Passed Laws
Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00
McGinley Estate Public Notice ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James Paul McGinley, also known as James McGinley, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Carole Lee Forbes, a/k/a Carole Forbes, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 27, 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, amending the Middle Smithfield Township Code of Ordinances by adding Marshalls Creek Fire Company EMS and Lehman Pike EMS to the list of eligible entities at Section 176-51.C.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00
LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on March 27, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.
Fri, 07 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 2504 CIVIL 2016 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 07 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 2776 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 07 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 1188 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR “2025 SPRING AND FALL CLEAN UP” Sealed bids for Middle Smithfield Township’s “2025 Spring and Fall Clean Up”, as set forth in more detail below and in the Bid Documents, (the “Work”) will be accepted by the Supervisors of Middle Smithfield Township electronically via PennBid at https:// pennbid.bonfirehub.com until 2:00 p.m. on March 27, 2025. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at a regular meeting of the Supervisors on March 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOSEPH M.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP BID SPECIFICATIONS FOR “2025 SPRING AND FALL CLEAN UP” Sealed bids for Middle Smithfield Township’s “2025 Spring and Fall Clean Up”, as set forth in more detail below and in the Bid Documents, (the “Work”) will be accepted by the Supervisors of Middle Smithfield Township electronically via PennBid at https:// pennbid.bonfirehub.com until 2:00 p.m. on March 27, 2025. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at a regular meeting of the Supervisors on March 27, 2025, at 7:00 p.m.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOSEPH M.
Fri, 21 Feb 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 001656-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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.