Polk Township is a peaceful, rural municipality located in the southwestern corner of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, where the Pocono Mountains begin to soften into the rolling hills of the Lehigh Valley. With its blend of forested ridges, open farmland, and historic hamlets, Polk offers a quiet, grounded sense of place rooted in Appalachian heritage.
đşď¸ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
Established: 1846, named after President James K. Polk
Area: ~31.2 square miles (80.8 km²), mostly land
Elevation: ~902 feet (275 m)
Population: 7,473 (2020 Census)
School District: Pleasant Valley School District
đď¸ Villages & Features
Kresgeville: The civic and historical heart of the township, home to the first school (1825) and post office (1845)
Jonas, Dottersville, and Gilbert (shared with Chestnuthill Township): Small hamlets with deep local roots
Pohopoco Creek: Drains the township westward into the Lehigh River, shaping its natural boundaries
Pohopoco Mountain: Forms the northern edge, offering scenic views and forested terrain
đď¸ Landscape & Recreation
Natural Beauty: Rolling hills, dense forests, and open pastures define the landscape
Outdoor Activities: Hiking, fishing, and hunting are popular, with access to nearby state parks and game lands
Historic Sites: Includes the Kresgeville Covered Bridge, a local landmark reflecting 19th-century craftsmanship
đ Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
Regulations: STRs are not permitted in R-1 residential zones
Permitted Zones: Allowed in other zoning districts with a license and inspection
đ Regional Identity
Polk Township is a place where quiet resilience and natural heritage define daily life. Itâs less commercialized than eastern Monroe County, offering a slower pace and stronger connection to land, legacy, and community. Its villagesâespecially Kresgevilleâserve as cultural anchors, with local events and civic pride shaping its identity.
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS SECTION 001113*ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS The Pleasant Valley School District is soliciting sealed bids for the Intermediate School Chiller Replacement Project in the form of a single prime lump sum contract. Sealed Bids shall be delivered to Pleasant Valley School District, Business Office, 2233 Route 115, Brodheadsville, PA 18322, no later than 10:00 am prevailing time on Friday, December 19, 2025, at which time bids will be publicly opened and read.
United Neighborhood Centers of NEPA Community Services
410 Olive St. Scranton, PA 18509: Angelâs Attic food pantry is currently open Monday-Friday 9am- 5pm. Households of any size can come and receive a bag, as needed (1 per day maximum).
COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA, FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORPHANSâ COURT DIVISION The following Executors, Administrators, Trustees, or Guardians have filed Accounts and Statements of Proposed Distribution in the Office of the Clerk of the Orphansâ Court Division: In Re: ESTATE OF ROSE ANN ALBUNIO, DECEASED Late of Township of Polk First and Final Account by Rose Ann Skonieczny, Executrix ESTATE OF KATHLEEN A. BOYLE, DECEASED Late of Borough of Stroudsburg First and Final Account of Phyllis A.
POLK TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING APPLICATION OF CHRISTOPHER AND KAREN MILLER FOR ASSISTED-CARE DWELLING UNIT FOR RELATIVE The Polk Township Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing on October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the township building, 165 Polk Township Road, Kresgeville, PA for the purpose of hearing the Conditional Use Application of Christopher and Karen Miller for approval of assisted-care unit for relative for property located at 2525 Bark Lane, Kunkletown, PA 18058. The property bears Parcel ID 13.7B.1.32.
POLK TOWNSHIP SUPERVISORS NOTICE OF CONDITIONAL USE HEARING APPLICATION OF CHRISTOPHER AND KAREN MILLER FOR ASSISTED-CARE DWELLING UNIT FOR RELATIVE The Polk Township Board of Supervisors shall conduct a public hearing on October 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM at the township building, 165 Polk Township Road, Kresgeville, PA for the purpose of hearing the Conditional Use Application of Christopher and Karen Miller for approval of assisted-care unit for relative for property located at 2525 Bark Lane, Kunkletown, PA 18058. The property bears Parcel ID 13.7B.1.32.
POLK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) â A new resource in the Poconos aims to ease food insecurity, while also honoring the service of local heroes.
28/22's Sydney Kostus has more details on the veteranâs nonprofit behind the mission in Monroe County.
It may only be September, but the holidays are on the minds of volunteers at Valor Clinic Foundation in Polk Township.
Theyâve already begun planning for Thanksgiving, hoping to fill freezers like this one with turkeys to feed more than 630 veterans and their families.
Sheriffâs 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 003391-CV-2024, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, August 28, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Sheriffâs 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 002568 CIVIL 2015, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
The Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company hereby announces its intention to apply for a loan from the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Loan Program administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED FINANCING BY POLK TOWNSHIP VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company, Kresgeville, Monroe County, PA will meet on July 14, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the fire station locatedat 511 Interchange Rd, Kresgeville, PA 18333for the purpose of holding a public hearing pursuant to the requirements of Sec. 147(f) of the IRS Code of 1986 as amended on a proposal that the Issuer enter into an agreement in order to finance certain equipment.
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Linda M. DeStefano a/k/a Linda DeStefano a/k/a Linda Mae DeStefano, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
POLK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE INTENTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE The Polk Township Board of Supervisors shall hold a Public Hearing on June 23, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Polk Township Municipal Building located at 165 Polk Township Road, Kresgeville, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of considering an Ordinance amending the Polk Township Zoning Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance would eliminate Self-Storage Facilities as defined in Polk code 400-841 as a permitted use in a Commercial Zone, and add the use as a Conditional Use in an R-3 Village Center zone.
Sheriffâs 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 8307 CIVIL 2023, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Linda M. DeStefano a/k/a Linda DeStefano a/k/a Linda Mae DeStefano, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
POLK TOWNSHIP PUBLIC NOTICE INTENTION TO ADOPT ORDINANCE The Polk Township Board of Supervisors shall hold a Public Hearing on June 23, 2025, at 6:15 p.m. at the Polk Township Municipal Building located at 165 Polk Township Road, Kresgeville, Pennsylvania, for the purpose of considering an Ordinance amending the Polk Township Zoning Ordinance. The proposed Ordinance would eliminate Self-Storage Facilities as defined in Polk code 400-841 as a permitted use in a Commercial Zone, and add the use as a Conditional Use in an R-3 Village Center zone.
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Linda M. DeStefano a/k/a Linda DeStefano a/k/a Linda Mae DeStefano, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sheriffâs 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 8307 CIVIL 2023, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Sheriffâs 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 006694-CV-2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Sheriffâs 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 8307 CIVIL 2023, I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to be sold at a public online auction conducted by Bid4Assets, 8757 Georgia Ave., Suite 520, Silver Springs, MD 20910 on: Thursday, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNTY OF MONROE NOTICE OF A MUNICIPAL PRIMARY ELECTION TO BE HELD TUESDAY MAY 20 2025 BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 7 00AM TO 8 00PM Prevailing Time THE VOTERS OF MONROE COUNTY 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 a Municipal Primary Election will be held in the said County of Monroe on Tuesday May 20 2025 To see sample ballots please visit www m
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