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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

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on November 7, 2024 at 7:00 p.m. at the Middle Smithfield Township municipal building at 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, to re-ceive 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 at Chapter 150, Short-Term Rentals, adding provisions regarding the installation and use of a noise monitor on the property.

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Estate of Virginia Broderick Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent set forth below, the Register of Wills has granted letters, testamentary or of administration to the persons named. All persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same to them or their attorneys and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to the executors named below.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF John R. Donatien, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 18 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Estate of Virginia Broderick Notice is hereby given that, in the estate of the decedent set forth below, the Register of Wills has granted letters, testamentary or of administration to the persons named. All persons having claims against said estate are requested to make known the same to them or their attorneys and all persons indebted to said decedent are requested to make payment without delay to the executors named below.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Zoning Hearing Board of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM, at the Middle Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, to consider the application of Barry Fields, regarding PIN # 09733502883636 situated at 6872 Timothy Lake Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA in the R1 (Residential) Zoning District of Middle Smithfield Township.

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Zoning Hearing Board of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM, at the Middle Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, to consider the application of Alexandra Artyukhova, regarding PIN # 09731502965102 situated at 6257 Lakeshore Dr., East Stroudsburg, PA in the R3 (Residential) Zoning District of Middle Smithfield Township.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 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, November 4, 2024, has been cancelled and rescheduled to Wednesday, November 6, 2024, 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

Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF FRANK A. LOMBARDI a/k/a FRANK LOMBARDI late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County Pennsylvania. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to John Allyn Lombardi.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF John R. Donatien, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 11 Oct 2024 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 000471 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00

MIDDLE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that the Middle Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors has scheduled a budget work session on October 16, 2024, at 8:30 a.m. 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 P - October 10, 2024


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Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Zoning Hearing Board of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM, at the Middle Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, to consider the application of Alexandra Artyukhova, regarding PIN # 09731502965102 situated at 6257 Lakeshore Dr., East Stroudsburg, PA in the R3 (Residential) Zoning District of Middle Smithfield Township.

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE The Zoning Hearing Board of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, PA, will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, October 22, 2024 at 6:00 PM, at the Middle Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 147 Municipal Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, to consider the application of Barry Fields, regarding PIN # 09733502883636 situated at 6872 Timothy Lake Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA in the R1 (Residential) Zoning District of Middle Smithfield Township.

Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF FRANK A. LOMBARDI a/k/a FRANK LOMBARDI late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County Pennsylvania. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to John Allyn Lombardi.

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF John R. Donatien, late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 04 Oct 2024 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 000471 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, October 31, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Sun, 29 Sep 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF FRANK A. LOMBARDI a/k/a FRANK LOMBARDI late of Middle Smithfield Township, Monroe County Pennsylvania. LETTERS TESTAMENTARY in the above-named estate having been granted to John Allyn Lombardi.

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00

COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORPHANS’ COURT DIVISION The following Executors, Administrators, Trustees, or Guardians have filed Accounts and Statements of Proposed Distribution in the Office of the Clerk of the Orphans’ Court Division: In Re: ESTATE OF FERENC KOZMA, DECEASED Late of Township of Middle Smithfield First and Final Account of Kelly L.

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Middle Smithfield Township Events

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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 -