Wed, 31 Jul 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Stephen Travers, lateof 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
Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Rose Ann Albunio, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Sun, 28 Jul 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of GAIL J. STEIGERWALT, a/k/a GAIL JACQUELINE STEIGERWALT a/k/a GAIL STEIGERWALT, deceased, late of Polk Township, 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 the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Barry R. Gruber c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 419 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 157 Palmerton, PA 18071
Fri, 26 Jul 2024 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 006826 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, August 29, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of GAIL J. STEIGERWALT, a/k/a GAIL JACQUELINE STEIGERWALT a/k/a GAIL STEIGERWALT, deceased, late of Polk Township, 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 the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Barry R. Gruber c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 419 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 157 Palmerton, PA 18071
Sun, 21 Jul 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Rose Ann Albunio, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of GAIL J. STEIGERWALT, a/k/a GAIL JACQUELINE STEIGERWALT a/k/a GAIL STEIGERWALT, deceased, late of Polk Township, 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 the same, and all persons indebted to the Decedent to make payments without delay to: Executor: Barry R. Gruber c/o Joshua D. Shulman, Esquire SHULMAN LAW OFFICE PC 419 Delaware Avenue P.O. Box 157 Palmerton, PA 18071
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Tue, 09 Jul 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Polk Township will meet on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. for a Zoning Variance Hearing. Richard C. Moore are seeking relief from the Schedule of Development Standards Ord. No. 2019-04. The application proposes to construct an addition and rear deck which will encroach into the rear setback, located at 9339 Sherwood Drive, Kunkletown, PA. The parcel is zoned R-1. The lot is 0.38 acres. PIN # 13-6219-05-09-9304.
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Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Polk Township will meet on Tuesday, July 16, 2024 at 4:00 p.m. for a Zoning Variance Hearing. Richard C. Moore are seeking relief from the Schedule of Development Standards Ord. No. 2019-04. The application proposes to construct an addition and rear deck which will encroach into the rear setback, located at 9339 Sherwood Drive, Kunkletown, PA. The parcel is zoned R-1. The lot is 0.38 acres. PIN # 13-6219-05-09-9304.
Jun 26, 2024
Polk Township's Board of Supervisors held a special meeting to vote solely on the Effort Solar Conditional Use Application.
The supervisors voted to deny the application. The votes were the following:
Yes
Yes
I will go along with it - the chairman
After the meeting, I confirmed with township solicitor that the motion was 3-0 for denying the application and he said yes it was 3-0.
Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Reuben T. Jump, lateof Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Reuben T. Jump, lateof Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mon, 24 Jun 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leroy N. Callen, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leroy N. Callen, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mon, 17 Jun 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Reuben T. Jump, lateof Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Leroy N. Callen, late of Polk Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 07 Jun 2024 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 004531 CIVIL 2022 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 27, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Wed, 05 Jun 2024 00:00:00
POLK TOWNSHIP CONDITIONAL USE HEARING APPLICATION OF EFFORT SOLAR, LLC. The Polk Township Board of Supervisors shall hold a spe-cial meeting on June 25, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. at the Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company Hall, 511 Interchange Road, Kresgeville, Pa., 18333. The sole purpose of this meeting is for the Board of Supervisors to vote on the Conditional Use Application of Effort Solar, LLC., for a commercial solar project lo-cated in Polk Township. By Order of the Polk Town- ship Board of Supervisors, James V. Fareri, Esq.
MLS #, 738991 ; Days on Market, Listed Today ; Taxes, $1,430 / year ; HOA Fees, - ; Condo/Co-op Fees, -.
Fri, 31 May 2024 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 004531 CIVIL 2022 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 27, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.
Born in Kresgeville, she was the daughter of the late Floyd Daniel Griffith and Sadie (Kunkle) Griffith. She was a 1940 graduate of Polk Township High ...
Fri, 24 May 2024 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 004531 CIVIL 2022 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 27, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.