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Mount Pocono Borough

Address

1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100
Mount Pocono, PA 18344
United States

Email
mduffy@mtpoconoboro.org
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.

Mount Pocono News

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Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Mount Pocono Borough Public Notice Notice is herby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Council has prepared the propsed 2025 budget for adoption. The budget is available for public inspection during office hours at 1361 Pocono Blvd, Mount Pocono. The budget will be presented for final approval and adoption at the regular meeting Dec. 3rd, 2024 at 6:30PM Marissa Duffy Borough Manager November 11 2024 LSOM0188070

Sun, 10 Nov 2024 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION CIVIL ACTION - LAW ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE No. 5162-CV-2023 CITIZENS SAVINGS BANK, Plaintiff vs.

Fri, 08 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Public take notice NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that on Sunday November 17, 2024 at 11 o'clock am, a public sale of the contents of Unit 003 â Jeffrey Liedke, Unit 032 â Mark St. John, Units 108, 140 â Tara Girza, Unit 189 â Luis Garcia, Parking Spot P24 â Lori Gonzalez â 1995 â 22' Sunline Coach Solaris Trailer VIN# - 1LC2S2L28SD245544, Unit 335 â Jarrette Alleyne and Unit 341 â Karen Smith. 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.

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Mount Pocono Borough Budget Notice of Public Hearing: The 2025 Budget will be available for public inspection on December 3, 2024, at 6:15 PM in the Borough Chambers, located at 1361 Pocono Blvd, Mount Pocono. November 7 2024 LSOM0187100

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00

Public take notice NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that on Sunday November 17, 2024 at 11 o'clock am, a public sale of the contents of Unit 003 â Jeffrey Liedke, Unit 032 â Mark St. John, Units 108, 140 â Tara Girza, Unit 189 â Luis Garcia, Parking Spot P24 â Lori Gonzalez â 1995 â 22' Sunline Coach Solaris Trailer VIN# - 1LC2S2L28SD245544, Unit 335 â Jarrette Alleyne and Unit 341 â Karen Smith. 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.

Sun, 03 Nov 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Steven Allen Snyder a/k/a Steven Snyder, late of Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Leaf pickup is scheduled for the following dates: November 13th, November 20th, and December 4th.

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Sun, 27 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Steven Allen Snyder a/k/a Steven Snyder, late of Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00

COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE OF A GENERAL ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5 2024 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 00AM TO 8 00PM Prevailing Time Coolbaugh Four Delaware Water Gap East Stroudsburg First Ward East Stroudsburg Second Ward THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY East Stroudsburg Third Ward In pursuance of the provisions of the Constitution and the Election Laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania we the County Board of Elections of Monroe County do hereby make known and give notice to the electors of said Monroe County that the General Election

Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00

MONROE COUNTY S POLLING PLACE LIST BARRETT ONE 01 1 BARRETT ADMINISTRATIVE REC COMPLEX 1200 ROUTE 390 CRESCO PA 18326 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access BARRETT TWO 01 2 BARRETT ADMINISTRATIVE REC COMPLEX 1200 ROUTE 390 CRESCO PA 18326 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access CHESTNUTHILL ONE 02 1 WEST END FIRE COMPANY DOWNSTAIRS 128 ROUTE 715 BEHIND WAWA BRODHEADSVILLE PA 18322 Are Political Signs Allowed at Polling Place Handicap Access CHESTNUTHILL TWO 02 2 ST JOHN S LUTHERAN CHURCH 164 MERWINSBURG RD EFFORT PA 18330

Wed, 16 Oct 2024 00:00:00

BOROUGH OF MOUNT POCONO MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Borough of Mount Pocono shall conduct a public hearing on October 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Mount Pocono Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania 18344 to consider the Application for Conditional Use filed by Joseph Marryshow concerning property located at 2 Mountain Drive, Mt. Pocono, Pa., bearing parcel number 10.12A.2.54, which is located in a R-2 Zone. On August 15, 2004, the property was damaged by fire. In accordance with the Mt.

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION FOR NON-PROFIT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that Articles of Incorporation have been filed with the Department of State of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, at Harrisburg, PA, for the purpose of obtaining a charter of a nonprofit corporation organized under the Nonprofit Corporation Law of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The Articles of Incorporation have been filed on 10/3/2024. The name of the corporation is Pocono Mountain Youth Soccer, Inc. The purpose for which it was organized are: promotion of youth soccer.

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Sun, 13 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ralph Charles Musto a/k/a Ralph C. Musto, late of Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00

Public take notice NOTICE OF SALE Take notice that on Sunday October 20, 2024 at 11 o'clock am, a public sale of the contents of Unit 041*Shamecca Anderson, Units 347, 363*Rebecca Bowman, Unit 013*Royston Bristol, Unit 404*Kevin Demy, Unit 330*Shakir Moore, Unit 117*Ashley Myrie and Unit 190*Walid Salama. 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.

Thu, 10 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, beginning at 7:30 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to consider an application to establish a “drive-in stand/use” on the subject properties, which is permitted by Special Exception in the C-2 Zoning District.

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 00:00:00

BOROUGH OF MOUNT POCONO MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Borough of Mount Pocono shall conduct a public hearing on October 29, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. at the Mount Pocono Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania 18344 to consider the Application for Conditional Use filed by Joseph Marryshow concerning property located at 2 Mountain Drive, Mt. Pocono, Pa., bearing parcel number 10.12A.2.54, which is located in a R-2 Zone. On August 15, 2004, the property was damaged by fire. In accordance with the Mt.


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Sun, 06 Oct 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ralph Charles Musto a/k/a Ralph C. Musto, late of Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.


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Thu, 03 Oct 2024 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Mount Pocono Borough Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Thursday, October 17th, 2024, beginning at 7:30 P.M. at the Mount Pocono Borough Municipal Building, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344 to consider an application to establish a “drive-in stand/use” on the subject properties, which is permitted by Special Exception in the C-2 Zoning District.

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 00:00:00

BOROUGH OF MOUNT POCONO MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING OF APPLICATION OF HARVEST PROPERTIES, LLC FOR CONDITIONAL USE FOR SHEETZ CONVENIENCE STORE The Borough Council of the Borough of Mount Pocono shall conduct a public hearing on October 17, 2024, at 6:30 p.m.

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PMSD Calendar

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Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students -
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Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 4 Spring Chorus Concert -
Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 5 Spring Chorus Concert -
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