Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald K. Smith, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Polk Township
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Address
165 Polk Township Road
PO Box 137
Kresgeville, PA 18333
United States
Email
info@polktwp.org
Phone
Fax
School District
Tax Rate
1.25 mills
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.
🗺️ 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
🏘️ 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
🏞️ 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
🏠 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
🌄 Regional Identity
Polk Township is a place where quiet resilience and natural heritage define daily life. It’s less commercialized than eastern Monroe County, offering a slower pace and stronger connection to land, legacy, and community. Its villages—especially Kresgeville—serve as cultural anchors, with local events and civic pride shaping its identity.
Short Term Rental Information
Short-term rentals in Polk Township are not allowed in residential R-1 Zoned areas. STR is allowed in other zoning districts with a license and inspection. See Short-term Rental Changes in Polk Township. See Polk Township’s STR Ordinance and permit application below.
Polk Township News
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John A. DaSilva a/k/a John DaSilva, Jr., late of Polk, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN W. ZEEB, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donna Marie Lanz aka Donna Lanz, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Helen Boris, late of the Township of Polk, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to Decedent to make payments without delay to Sandra Boris Nale and Susan Boris Goldberg, or to their attorney, NICHOLAS R. SABATINE, III, ESQUIRE, 16 S. Broadway, Suite 1, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, 18091. P: 610-863-9044; E: sabatinelaw@rcn.com.
Fri, 07 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Donald K. Smith, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JOHN W. ZEEB, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 06 Mar 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John A. DaSilva a/k/a John DaSilva, Jr., late of Polk, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 28 Feb 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Helen Boris, late of the Township of Polk, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to Decedent to make payments without delay to Sandra Boris Nale and Susan Boris Goldberg, or to their attorney, NICHOLAS R. SABATINE, III, ESQUIRE, 16 S. Broadway, Suite 1, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, 18091. P: 610-863-9044; E: sabatinelaw@rcn.com.
Monroe County is starting work on a Price Township bridge, as well as two in Polk Township. The bridge is over the Brodhead Creek on Clark Road (Township Road 533) near the intersection with Route 447.
Robert Gress, chief clerk for the county, said the bridge was built in 1956 and needs a steel I-beam replaced, wing wall work off the shoulder, and other structural repairs.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE The Estate of Helen Boris, late of the Township of Polk, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to Decedent to make payments without delay to Sandra Boris Nale and Susan Boris Goldberg, or to their attorney, NICHOLAS R. SABATINE, III, ESQUIRE, 16 S. Broadway, Suite 1, Wind Gap, Pennsylvania, 18091. P: 610-863-9044; E: sabatinelaw@rcn.com.
Fri, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of: Charles P. Cappa, Deceased, late of 220 Haney Road, Polk Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Personal Representative of the Estate of Charles P. Cappa, Deceased: Key Bank represented by Eileen Sullivan, Personal Representative c/o R.
Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of: Charles P. Cappa, Deceased, late of 220 Haney Road, Polk Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. Letters have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the Decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Personal Representative of the Estate of Charles P. Cappa, Deceased: Key Bank represented by Eileen Sullivan, Personal Representative c/o R.
Fri, 24 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s 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 002999-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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 03 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Sheriff’s 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 002041 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, JANUARY 30, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James E. Anglemyer, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
08:18 am: There is a reported Dwelling Fire at 5107 Brook Rd off Jonas Rd Kunkletown Polk Township, it is reported to be in the Chimney.
Taxes are going up significantly next year for all Monroe County residents.
The Monroe County Commissioners approved next year’s budget at a special meeting this morning. Residents can expect an over 37 percent tax increase.
And we’re told another reassessment is necessary as property values have gone up proportionally.
"All in favor signify by saying aye. Aye. Motion carries."
Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James E. Anglemyer, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
11/20/2016 7:00 am – 11:30 am Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company's Monthly Breakfast Nov 20th 7:00 am to 11:30 am Polk Township Fire, Kresgeville PA ...
Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of James E. Anglemyer, late of Polk Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SONIA B. SMALE, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Polk TWP fire company Rt 209 in Kresgeville. bronsonford. 11/29/2024. 511 Interchange Rd, Kresgeville, PA 18333 ...
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of SONIA B. SMALE, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.