Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy I. Desbiens aka Dorothy Desbiens, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe 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
Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors Friday, February 21, 2025, 8:00 a.m. work session has been cancelled and rescheduled to Friday, February 21, 2025, at 10:00 a.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
Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00
Quiet Title Notice Cardoso v. TYKA LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Defendant, TYKA LTD., and all its, transferees, successors, and assigns, and all other people or entities claim, by and through the Defendant, and all other persons whatsoever, that JOANES DO NASCIMENTO CARDOSO an action against you to No.
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of THOMAS J.
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dorothy I. Desbiens aka Dorothy Desbiens, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 001656-CV-2024 ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff v. JAMES A. DEBREW Defendant(s) NOTICE TO: James A. Debrew NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Being Premises: 12020 MAPLEWOOD DR, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18302 Being in TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE SMITHFIELD, County of MONROE, Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, 09.18A.2.15 PIN 09731503023010 Improvements consist of residential property. Sold as the property of James A. Debrew, Jr.
Budget Hearings Begin Next Week to Examine State Budget Proposal
Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Economic Development Committee originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Monday, February 10, 2025 is can-celled and rescheduled to 5:30 P.M. on Monday, February 24, 2025. Meetings are held at the Schoonover Mu-nicipal Center, 147 Municipal Drive East Stroudsburg PA 18302. Middle Smithfield Township Michele L. Clewell, Township Secretary P - February 13, 2025
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 001656-CV-2024 ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff v. JAMES A. DEBREW Defendant(s) NOTICE TO: James A. Debrew NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Being Premises: 12020 MAPLEWOOD DR, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18302 Being in TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE SMITHFIELD, County of MONROE, Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, 09.18A.2.15 PIN 09731503023010 Improvements consist of residential property. Sold as the property of James A. Debrew, Jr.
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of THOMAS J.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00
Quiet Title Notice Cardoso v. TYKA LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Defendant, TYKA LTD., and all its, transferees, successors, and assigns, and all other people or entities claim, by and through the Defendant, and all other persons whatsoever, that JOANES DO NASCIMENTO CARDOSO an action against you to No.
Wed, 05 Feb 2025 00:00:00
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE - FOR SALE The items listed below are for sale through electronic bids only at Municibid.com You can view the item on Municibid.com beginning February 13, 2025, with electronic bids being accepted February 28, 2025. The bidding will close at 10:00 a.m. on February 28, 2025. A complete list of details and specific bidding times can be found at www.Municibid.com beginning February 13, 2025. • 2001 F-550 Utility Body • Skid Steer Mill Head • Desk Risers • Cubical Partitions Do not submit any bids to the municipality.
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of THOMAS J.
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION No.: 001656-CV-2024 ROCKET MORTGAGE, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS, LLC F/K/A QUICKEN LOANS INC. Plaintiff v. JAMES A. DEBREW Defendant(s) NOTICE TO: James A. Debrew NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY Being Premises: 12020 MAPLEWOOD DR, EAST STROUDSBURG, PA 18302 Being in TOWNSHIP OF MIDDLE SMITHFIELD, County of MONROE, Com- monwealth of Pennsylvania, 09.18A.2.15 PIN 09731503023010 Improvements consist of residential property. Sold as the property of James A. Debrew, Jr.
Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth about Electricity Costs
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John J. Marczyk, Sr. a/k/a John J. Marczyk, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Theodore J. Marczyk DiFelice Law, LLC 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206 Nazareth, PA 18064 January 13,20,27 2025 LSOM0220749
Tue, 21 Jan 2025 00:00:00
MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEEE NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING CHANGE Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Economic Development Committee originally scheduled for 5:30 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2025, has been cancelled and rescheduled to Monday, February 10, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. at the Township’s Schoonover Municipal Building, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18302. Middle Smithfield Township Michele L. Clewell, Township Secretary
Mon, 20 Jan 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John J. Marczyk, Sr. a/k/a John J. Marczyk, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Theodore J. Marczyk DiFelice Law, LLC 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206 Nazareth, PA 18064 January 13,20,27 2025 LSOM0220749
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the regular meeting of the Middle Smithfield Township Park & Recreation Board originally scheduled for 6:15 p.m., Monday, February 3, 2025, has been cancelled and rescheduled to Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. The meeting shall be for any business as may come before the Board. Meetings are held at the Schoonover Municipal Center, 147 Municipal Drive East Stroudsburg PA 18302. Middle Smithfield Township Michele L. Clewell, Township Secretary
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John J. Marczyk, Sr. a/k/a John J. Marczyk, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Theodore J. Marczyk DiFelice Law, LLC 240 S. Main Street, Suite 1206 Nazareth, PA 18064 January 13,20,27 2025 LSOM0220749
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Betty Ann Liburd, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 10 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 008091 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 10 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 8380 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 10 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 1950 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.