The Pocono Township Environmental Advisory Council (EAC) will hold their inaugural meeting at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA on June 18, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.
Pocono Township
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Address
112 Township Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
United States
Email
jgambino@poconopa.gov
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School District
Tax Rate
3.87 mills
Pocono Township is a dynamic and strategically located municipality in central Monroe County, Pennsylvania, serving as a commercial and recreational hub in the Pocono Mountains. With its mix of natural beauty, tourism infrastructure, and growing residential zones, it’s one of the most visible and visited townships in the region.
🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
- Established: 1816
- Area: ~34.4 square miles (89.1 km²), mostly land
- Elevation: ~961 feet (293 m)
- Population: 10,868 (2020 Census)
- School District: Pocono Mountain School District
🏘️ Communities & Features
- Tannersville: The township’s civic and commercial center, home to the municipal offices and major retail corridors
- Camelback Mountain Resort: A year-round destination for skiing, snowboarding, waterparks, and mountain adventures
- Big Pocono State Park: Located at the summit of Camelback Mountain, offering panoramic views and hiking trails
🏛️ History & Identity
- Railroad Legacy: Like many Pocono communities, Pocono Township grew with the expansion of the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad
- Tourism Roots: Its location and elevation made it a natural draw for resorts and vacationers since the 19th century
- Modern Growth: Now a blend of residential neighborhoods, commercial zones, and protected natural areas
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Permitted Zones: Allowed only in Commercial (C) and Recreational District (RD) zones
- Restricted Zones: Not permitted in R-1 and R-2 residential zones
- Requirements: Must obtain a change-of-use permit and annual license
🌄 Regional Identity
Pocono Township is often seen as the gateway to the high Poconos, balancing tourism, conservation, and community development. Its proximity to major highways (Routes 611, 715, and I-80) makes it a key transit and economic node, while its natural assets preserve the region’s Appalachian character.
Short Term Rental Information
Short-term rentals or Transient Dwelling Units as they are referred to as in Pocono Township are not allowed in R-1 and R-2 zoning areas in Pocono Township. Short term rentals are only allowed in C (Commercial) zones and RD (Recreational District) zones. An initial change of use permit under zoning and an annual license is required for a Transient Dwelling Unit Permit (STR) See rules and regulations as well as permit application below.
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Pocono Township News
Commissioner Velardi Throws Tantrum After Board Pushes Back on His Plan to Regulate Away Voters Rights
by Vinnie VetaducciCommissioner Velardi Throws Tantrum After Boa
Built to Convert: The Case That Core5 at Stroudsburg Is a Data Center Disguised as a Warehouse
by Vinnie VetaducciAn Investigative Analysis of Spec Anomalies, Zoning Timelines, and
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Nearly 80% of Pocono Mountain students could soon attend school within the impact radius of a hyperscale data center. That is not an exaggeration, and it should stop every parent, taxpayer, and elected official in this region.
Written By Charles Keppler - Pocono Township Commissioner
In the last decade, Pocono Township has been the proving ground for a strategy that has demolished our Township's history and natural beauty, made our traffic unbearable, and greenlit massive commercial projects in residential areas. It's also made a handful of people very wealthy.
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY – POCONO TOWNSHIP PLANNING COMMISSION
Pocono Township is currently accepting resumes from volunteers to fill three vacant seats on the Planning Commission:
• One (1) Member seat
• Two (2) Alternate seats
The Planning Commission serves as the first level of review for new plan submissions before recommendations are made to the Board of Commissioners for Resolution approval.
Applicants MUST:
-Be a FULL-TIME Pocono Township resident
-Be available on the Second and Fourth Monday of each month for 6:00 PM meetings
TANNERSVILLE, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pocono Township police say charges are pending against a man now accused of vandalism at a pair of parks in Tannersville. He and his car were caught on camera Tuesday at TLC Park, where video captured him slashing a pickleball net, according to authorities. Then two nights later, police say [...]
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POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Rising gas prices are hitting drivers hard across our area, and a small group in the Poconos is now calling on lawmakers to step in. People gathered in Monroe County, hoping their message about higher costs would be heard. Around a dozen people gathered at TLC Park in Tannersville [...]
Letters of Administration have been granted for the estate of Harry Anthony Santory. Debtors are requested to make immediate payment, and claimants must present their claims within four months to the undersigned or her attorney. A particular statement of claim must be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County. Contact information for the claimant must be provided within the County for notice purposes. The administrators are Lori J. Cerato, Esq. and Kelly L. Lombardo, Esq., located at 729 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360.
The following six properties are part of the new data center overlay district, where data centers are permitted by conditional use.
On April 22, the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners unanimously approved adding a data center overlay district to the township’s zoning ordinance.
Half of the properties are occupied by an active business or abandoned resort, and a large warehouse has been approved for another.
POCONO TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The coroner reports a man's death while he was at work is under investigation. On April 22, the Monroe County Coroner’s Office was called to a wooded area off Route 611 in Pocono Township for a dead person. 56-year-old Jason Singer from Stroud Township was pronounced dead on scene [...]
The Northeastern Pennsylvania Alliance (NEPA) invites the public to attend a PA 611 Corridor Study Open House #2 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA. A formal presentation will begin at 6:00 p.m. The PA 611 Corridor Study aims to evaluate transportation needs and opportunities along this vital…
An estate notice has been issued for the estate of James Biggica, also known as James C. Biggica or James Christopher Biggica, who passed away in Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Carol Biggica has been granted Letters of Administration for the estate. Debtors to the estate are required to settle their debts promptly, and any individuals with claims against the estate must present them within four months to Carol Biggica or her attorney, Lori J. Cerato. Claims should be filed with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County.
An estate notice has been issued for Shannon Marie Stevens-Kriner, also known as Shannon Stevens-Kriner, who passed away in Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters of Administration for the estate have been granted to Jack Farr Kriner, represented by Fisher & Fisher Law Offices LLC. Individuals with debts to the estate are urged to settle them promptly, while those with claims must submit them within four months from the notice date.
Monroe County Upcoming Road Work
As we enter the spring and summer construction season, road work is ramping up across Monroe County. This time of year brings important improvements to our local infrastructure, with projects focused on enhancing safety, upgrading aging roads and bridges, and improving travel throughout our communities.
The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, is accepting sealed bids until 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at the Township Municipal Building in Tannersville, PA. The bids will be publicly opened and read at 10:00 a.m. on the same day. The Board will review the bids at their meeting on Monday, May 18, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. The bid is for various materials like crushed stone, asphalt, and tack oil, with specific quantities and delivery units listed. Bidders must adhere to PennDOT Pub 408 Specifications and submit bids using the provided form.
POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Changes are underway in Pocono Township leadership: Jerrod Belvin has resigned from the Pocono Township Manager position. Township officials have appointed Pocono Township Police Chief James Wagner and Public Works Director Patrick Briegel to take over as acting managers for the time being. They will both receive a $1,000 [...]
Jerrod Belvin has resigned from his position as Pocono Township manager.
On April 3, Belvin confirmed to the Pocono Record that he had resigned “for a new opportunity.”
When asked if he wanted to make a statement on the morning of April 6, the day of the township commissioners' meeting, Belvin texted that he did not have a statement at that time, nor could he disclose where he was going.
What's happening on Cherry Lane Church Rd?
On January 6th 2025, the previous Board of Commissioners amended Pocono Township's zoning map. The new map changed the two red parcels below from low density residential to commercial. With this change, these two parcels became the only two commercially zoned parcels on Cherry Lane Church Rd. Last night, I took action to change them back.