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Pocono Township

Address

112 Township Drive
Tannersville, PA 18372
United States

Email
jgambino@poconopa.gov
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.

Pocono Township News

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18 5104 RESISTING ARREST OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT M2
3503(B)(1)(I) CRIMINAL TRESPASS (1 COUNT - M3)
5503(A)(4) DISORDERLY CONDUCT (1 COUNT - M3)
TITLE 18 5505 PUBLIC DRUNKENESS (1 COUNT - S)

Age

34

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

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(1 COUNT) ACCIDENTS INVOLVING DAMAGE TO ATTENDED PROPERTY (M3)
(1 COUNT) DUTY TO GIVE INFORMATION AND RENDER AID

Age

56

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11"

Weight

220 lbs

Hair

Brown

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PA 75 3802D2 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(S) - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT (M)
PA 35 780-113 A16 - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
PA 35 780-113 A32 - POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

Age

42

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

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Happy New Year 2026 from the Pocono Township Police Department!

As we bid farewell to 2025 and welcome the new year, the Pocono Township Police Department would like to take a moment to express our heartfelt gratitude to the entire community for their unwavering

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PA 18 3925 - RECEIVING SOLEN PROPERTY(F3)

Age

21

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

140 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

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(1 COUNT) THEFT OF SERVICES (M1)

Age

40

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11"

Weight

155 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

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(1 COUNT) THEFT OF SERVICES (M1)

Age

32

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 9"

Weight

150 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

Brown

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PA 75 3802C - DUI HIGHEST RATE
PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT
PA 75 3309(1) - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE (S)

Age

42

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

180 lbs

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PA 75 3802 D2 DUI DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M)
PA 75 3309(1) - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE (S)

Age

36

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 7"

Weight

130 lbs

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TITLE 18 2718 A1 STRANGULATION (F2) TITLE 18 SECTION 2701(A)(1) SIMPLE ASSAULT 18 5104 RESISTING ARREST OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT M2

Age

56

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 7"

Weight

199 lbs

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(3 COUNTS) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (F)

Age

40

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 8"

Weight

180 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Blue

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(3 COUNTS) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISTRIBUTE (F)

Age

48

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 5"

Weight

140 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Brown

Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a Public Hearing to be held at 6:00 p.m. on the 5th day of January, 2026, at the request of Volare Ristorante, for an economic development restaurant liquor license (“EDR License”) from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board (“PLCB”) for their facility located at 2756 Route 611, Suite 101, Tannersville (Pocono Township), Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18372, pursuant to the Pennsylvania Liquor Code 47 P.S. § 1-101, as amended.

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(1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (M) & TRAFFIC RELATED OFFENSES

Age

40

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 7"

Weight

140 lbs

Hair

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(1 COUNT) FALSE IDENFICATION TO LAW ENFORCMENT (M3)
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (M)
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (M)

Age

35

Race

White

Gender

Male

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(1 COUNT) ASSAULT OF LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER (F3)
(4 COUNTS) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)
(1 COUNT) DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)
(4 COUNTS) HARASSMENT (S)
(1 COUNT) PUBLIC DRUNKENESS (S)

Age

28

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Female

Height

5' 0"

Former Pocono Township Commissioner Brian Winot has filed a lawsuit against Commissioner-elect Charles Keppler.

The filing of the lawsuit on Nov. 26 followed Winot sending a letter to Keppler in September asking him to work with his attorney, Brett Riegel, to "reach an agreement on the language necessary for this suit to be withdrawn and the matter amicably ended."

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18 5104 RESISTING ARREST OR OTHER LAW ENFORCEMENT M2
PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT

Age

59

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 6"

Weight

145 lbs

Hair

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(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE(M1)
(2 COUNTS) ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN (M1)
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA (M)
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA (M)
4 SUMMARY TRAFFIC VIOLATIONS

Age

49

Race

Black

Gender

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Marin, Enrique

(1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2) & (1 COUNT) HARASSMENT (S)

Age

67

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 6"

Weight

200 lbs

Hair

White

Eyes

Brown

Presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

 

 

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Pocono TWP, PA. From December 10, 2025, through January 1, 2026, the U.S.

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(1 COUNT) ACCESS DEVICE FRAUD (M3)
(1 COUNT) THEFT BY UNLAWFUL TAKING (F3)

Age

36

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

5' 11"

Weight

210 lbs

Hair

Black

Eyes

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PMSD Calendar

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Passover Ends (Jewish) -
Holy Friday (Orthodox Christian) -
Orthodox Easter (Christian) -
Yom HaShoah (Jewish) -
Tax Day -
PMSD School Board Meeting -
Earth Day -
Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students -
PMSD School Board Meeting -
National Day of Prayer (Interfaith) -
Mother's Day -
EHS Biology Keystone Testing -
EHS Biology Keystone Tutoring -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
Ascension Day -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
EHS Make-up Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -
Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 4 Spring Chorus Concert -
Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 5 Spring Chorus Concert -
EHS Make-up Keystone Testing -
PMSD School Board Meeting -
Shavuot (Jewish) -
EHS Make-up Keystone Testing -