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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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(1 COUNT-M3) PA 18 3503(A)(1)(I) CRIMINAL TRESPASS- DEFIANT TRESPASSER
ACTUAL COMMUNICATION

Age

40

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

6' 1"

Weight

185 lbs

Hair

Brown

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PA 35 5310(A) MISUSE OF 911
PA 18 4906 FALSE REPORTS FALSELY INCRIMINATING ANOTHER
PA 4906 (B1)
FALSE REPORTS - FICTIOUS REPORTS

Age

55

Race

White

Gender

Female

Height

5' 7"

Weight

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We’re looking for driven, disciplined, and team-focused officers who want to be part of something bigger - a department that values initiative, integrity, and purpose.

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PA 18 3926(A)(4) THEFT OF SERVICES
PA 18 6501(A)(1)

Age

28

Race

Black

Gender

Female

Height

5' 3"

Weight

150 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

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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

Age

26

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 3"

Weight

140 lbs

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PA 18 3502(A)(3) BURGLARY
PA 18 3503(A)(1)(II) CRIMINAL TRESPASS
PA 35 780-113 A16 - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
PA 35 780-113 A32 - POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA

Age

40

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

6' 1"

Photo of PATARIDZE, VLADIMER Z PATARIDZE, VLADIMER Z

(1 COUNT) DISORDERLY CONDUCT (M3)
DEFIANT TRESPASS (M3)

Age

39

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 9"

Weight

130 lbs

Hair

Brown

Eyes

Photo of Falone, William  Falone, William

PA 18 3925 - RECEIVING SOLEN PROPERTY(M3)
PA 18 3934 THEFT FROM A MOTORVEHICLE

Age

29

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

5' 9"

Weight

135 lbs

Hair

Red

Eyes

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TITLE 18 903 CRIMINAL CONSPIRACY (F2)
18 4101 A1 FORGERY (F2)
18 3922 A1 THEFT BY DECEPTION (F3)
18 4120 A IDENTITY THEFT (F3)
18 907 (A) POSSESSING INSTRUMENTS OF CRIME (M1)

Age

28

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Height

6' 3"

Photo of Montgomery, Sean  Montgomery, Sean

PA 75 3802B - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - HIGH RATE (M)
PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT
PA 75 3362 SPEEDING
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION OF SMALL AMOUNT OF MARIJUANA

Age

28

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Photo of CONGERY, JENE EBONY CONGERY, JENE EBONY

(1 COUNT) ENDANGERING WELFARE OF CHILDREN (F3)
(1 COUNT) RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL (M)
(1 COUNT) PUBLIC INTOXICATION (S)

Age

38

Race

Black

Gender

Female

Height

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For Immediate Release

Date: October 10, 2025

POCONO TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was killed and two others injured in a crash that closed Interstate 80 westbound in Monroe County early Friday morning.

State police say a vehicle that was traveling down I-80 in Pocono Township crashed into another vehicle that had slowed down due to another crash ahead. The driver of the first vehicle was pronounced dead at the scene. Their identity has not been released at this time.

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(1 COUNT) FELONY RETAIL THEFT
(1 COUNT) RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY (F3)

Age

53

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Photo of SANTANA, JULIO CESAR SANTANA, JULIO CESAR

(1 COUNT) FALSE REPORTS TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITIES
FALSE IDENFICATION TO LAW ENFORCMENT
(1) COUNT IDENTITY THEFT (M1)

Age

48

Race

Hispanic

Gender

Male

Height

6' 2"

Weight

180 lbs

Photo of Qualben, Kristofer  Qualben, Kristofer

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

Age

45

Race

White

Gender

Male

Photo of Koerner, Todd  Koerner, Todd

RESISTING ARREST (M2)
OBSTRUCTING ADMINISTRATION OF LAW (M2)

Age

54

Race

White

Gender

Male

Photo of Zwiercan, Arkadiusz L Zwiercan, Arkadiusz L

(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF ALCOHOL HIGHEST RATE
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE GENERAL IMPAIRMENT
TRAFFIC OFFENSES

Age

33

Race

White

Gender

Male

Height

6' 2"

Weight

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Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00

Pocono Township BOC Meeting Time Change The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners meeting located at 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA scheduled for Monday, October 6, 2025 will start at 5:30 p.m. due to the volume of business to be addressed.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Pocono Township Budget Work Session Notice is hereby given that the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners will hold public work sessions from 4-6 p.m. on Thursday, October 2 at the Municipal Building (205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville) for the purpose of discussing the FY 2026 Budget and any business that may come before the Board. Members of the public who wish to participate remotely can obtain dial-in instructions by contacting the Township office at 570-629-1922.

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PA 75 3802C - DUI HIGHEST RATE
PA 75 3802D3 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFULENCE - COMBINATION OF DRUGS AND ALCOHOL (M)
PA 75 3802A1 - DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE - GENERAL IMPAIRMENT
PA 75 3309(1) - DRIVING IN A SINGLE LANE (S)
(1 COUNT ) TITLE 75 - 3809 RESTRICTIONS ON ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES - OPEN CONTAINER - S

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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 -
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PMSD School Board Meeting -
Shavuot (Jewish) -
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