Tue, 11 Feb 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Maria L. Palmeroni, late of Mount Pocono, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mount Pocono Borough
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Address
1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
United States
Email
mduffy@mtpoconoboro.org
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Fax
School District
Tax Rate
6.50 mills
Mount Pocono Borough is a compact yet vibrant municipality located in central Monroe County, Pennsylvania, often considered the commercial and geographic heart of the Pocono Mountains. With its elevated terrain, resort history, and strategic location, Mount Pocono blends small-town charm with regional significance.
🏞️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
- Incorporated: 1927
- Area: ~3.46 square miles (8.95 km²), all land
- Elevation: ~1,988 feet (606 m) — one of the highest points in the Poconos
- Population: 3,089 (2020 Census)
- ZIP Code: 18344
🏘️ Character & Community
- Historic Resort Town: Once a major stop on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad, Mount Pocono flourished as a summer resort destination in the late 19th and early 20th centuries
- Downtown Core: Pocono Boulevard serves as the borough’s main artery, lined with shops, restaurants, and civic buildings
- Residential Mix: Includes older homes, newer developments, and multi-family housing, reflecting both its resort legacy and modern growth
🛣️ Infrastructure & Access
- Highway Nexus: Centrally located at the junction of Routes 611, 940, and 196, making it a key transit point for Monroe County
- Transit: Served by Monroe County Transit Authority’s Pocono Pony system
- Short-Term Rentals: Permitted in R-3, C-1, and C-2 zones; not allowed in R-2 as of October 2023 ordinance update
🎡 Culture & Events
- Pocono Mountain Carnival: A beloved annual event featuring rides, games, and community spirit
- Youth & Recreation: Recently awarded a national grant to launch a youth mentoring program and expanded its parks and recreation offerings
🌄 Regional Identity
Mount Pocono is often seen as the gateway to the high Poconos, offering panoramic views, access to nearby resorts like Camelback and Kalahari, and a central location for commerce and tourism. Its blend of elevation, history, and accessibility makes it a unique borough with outsized influence in Monroe County.
Short Term Rental Information
Short-term rentals are only allowed in R-3, C-1 and C-2 zoning districts. The ordinance was updated in October 2023 to remove new licenses in R-2. See permit application below.
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Mount Pocono News
Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00
Public Take Notice NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that on Sunday February 23, 2025 at 11 o'clock am, a public sale of the contents of Unit 330 â Yvonne Barnes, Unit 266 â Anthony Cello, Unit 003 â Jeffrey Liedke and Unit 165 â Boguslaw Slota. Contentsare being sold to satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to the Pennsylvania Self-Service Storage Facility Act. All sales are final. Cash, credit card or bank checks only. Property will be sold as is, at Mount Pocono Self Storage, P.O. Box 759, Mount Pocono, PA 18344.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00
Public Notice- Auction Notice is hereby given that the contents of the storage units leased to the following tenants will be sold By Lords Valley Self Storage DBA Storage King, 5737 Route 115 Blakeslee, PA 18610 On the website www.storagetreasures.com inorder to satisfy the liens for unpaid rent.
Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00
Public Take Notice NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that on Sunday February 23, 2025 at 11 o'clock am, a public sale of the contents of Unit 330 â Yvonne Barnes, Unit 266 â Anthony Cello, Unit 003 â Jeffrey Liedke and Unit 165 â Boguslaw Slota. Contentsare being sold to satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to the Pennsylvania Self-Service Storage Facility Act. All sales are final. Cash, credit card or bank checks only. Property will be sold as is, at Mount Pocono Self Storage, P.O. Box 759, Mount Pocono, PA 18344.
Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Maria L. Palmeroni, late of Mount Pocono, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00
Public Notice- Auction Notice is hereby given that the contents of the storage units leased to the following tenants will be sold By Lords Valley Self Storage DBA Storage King, 5737 Route 115 Blakeslee, PA 18610 On the website www.storagetreasures.com inorder to satisfy the liens for unpaid rent.
Thu, 23 Jan 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Sabrina Lynette Collins aka Sabrina Collins, late of Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
LACKAWANNA COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Lackawanna County Commissioners have appointed six-term former Congressman Matt Cartwright to the Pennsylvania Northeast Regional Railroad Authority (PNRRA).
All three commissioners voted unanimously for the appointment.
Cartwright, from Moosic, has been a major advocate to restore rail service between Scranton and New York City.
Thu, 16 Jan 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Sabrina Lynette Collins aka Sabrina Collins, late of Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mon, 13 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Estate Notice Estate of Robert D. Stettler AKA Robert Donald Stettler Sr., late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Mount Pocono Borough Meeting Schedule for 2025 Borough Council Regular Meetings Held at 6:00 PM on the first Tuesday of each month: January 7, February 4, March 4, April 1, May 6, June 3, July 1, August 5, September 2, October 7, November 5, December 2 Borough Council Work Sessions Held at 6:00 PM on the third Tuesday of each month. Planning Commission Meetings Held at 6:30 PM on the third Wednesday of each month. Safety Commission Meetings Held at 7:00 PM on the fourth Monday of each month, except May (meeting on May 19).
Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 005740-CV-2024 CIVIL DIVISION – LAW MOUNT POCONO MUNICIPAL AUTHORITY Plaintiff, vs. VALERIE JORGENSEN, Defendant. NOTICE YOU HAVE BEEN SUED IN COURT. IF YOU WISH TO DEFEND AGAINST THE CLAIMS SET FORTH IN THE FOLLOWING PAGES, YOU MUST TAKE ACTION WITHIN TWENTY (20) DAYS AFTER THIS COMPLAINT AND NOTICE ARE SERVED, BY ENTERING A WRITTEN APPEARANCE PERSONALLY OR BY ATTORNEY AND FILING IN WRITING WITH THE COURT YOUR DEFENSES OR OBJECTIONS TO THE CLAIMS SET FORTH AGAINST YOU.
Fri, 10 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Public take notice NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that on Sunday January 19, 2025 at 11 o'clock am, a public sale of the contents of Unit 284 â Lauren Colon, Unit 186 â Hannah Francette, Units 131, 309 â Malika Legrand and Unit 353 â Laura Wade. Contents are being sold to satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to the Pennsylvania Self-Service Storage Facility Act. All sales are final. Cash, credit card or bank checks only. Property will be sold as is, at Mount Pocono Self Storage, P.O. Box 759, Mount Pocono, PA 18344.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Sabrina Lynette Collins aka Sabrina Collins, late of Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 09 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Public take notice NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that on Sunday January 19, 2025 at 11 o'clock am, a public sale of the contents of Unit 284 â Lauren Colon, Unit 186 â Hannah Francette, Units 131, 309 â Malika Legrand and Unit 353 â Laura Wade. Contents are being sold to satisfy the owner's lien pursuant to the Pennsylvania Self-Service Storage Facility Act. All sales are final. Cash, credit card or bank checks only. Property will be sold as is, at Mount Pocono Self Storage, P.O. Box 759, Mount Pocono, PA 18344.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to consider an application to construct an off-premises freestanding sign on the subject property, which is permitted by Special Exception in accordance with Section 215-86I of the Zoning Ordinance.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to consider the request for Variance relief from the sign regulations outlined in the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 215-87B(2)(b), 215-88J(1), 215-35I, 215-86E, 215-87E, 215-86B, 215-87A, 215-86D, 215-86F, 215-86G, and 215-86H.
Mon, 06 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Estate Notice Estate of Robert D. Stettler AKA Robert Donald Stettler Sr., late of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 03 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 904 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Our trash hauler will be picking up Christmas trees on January 15, 2024. Please ensure your tree is free of all decorations, lights, and stands and placed at the curb for collection.
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Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, beginning at 6:30 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to consider the request for Variance relief from the sign regulations outlined in the following sections of the Zoning Ordinance: 215-87B(2)(b), 215-88J(1), 215-35I, 215-86E, 215-87E, 215-86B, 215-87A, 215-86D, 215-86F, 215-86G, and 215-86H.
Mon, 30 Dec 2024 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, beginning at 6:00 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to consider an application to construct an off-premises freestanding sign on the subject property, which is permitted by Special Exception in accordance with Section 215-86I of the Zoning Ordinance.
MOUNT POCONO BOROUGH, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— There are many questions left unanswered in Monroe County after two people were discovered dead ...
MOUNT POCONO BOROUGH, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— There are many questions left unanswered in Monroe County after two people were discovered dead inside a home two days before Christmas.
It was quiet in a Mount Pocono neighborhood where police say a double homicide took place on Monday.
According to a release, the killings were so violent, police felt they had no choice but to barge through the door.
On Monday, Pocono Mountain Regional Police were dispatched to this home located at 16 Brookeville Terrace in Mount Pocono for a welfare check.