SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The fairways are back, and golfers are wasting no time. Several Pocono courses are opening early this year, thanks to mild weather to close out March. Players are already teeing off before April even arrives at spots like Shawnee thanks to their permanent golf bridge. Business managers there tell [...]
Smithfield Township
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Address
1155 Red Fox Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
United States
Email
info@smithfieldtownship.com
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Tax Rate
3.00 mills
Smithfield Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a picturesque, historically rich community nestled in the heart of the Pocono Mountains. With its blend of natural beauty, indigenous heritage, and modern amenities, it’s one of the region’s most compelling townships—especially for outdoor enthusiasts and history buffs.
🗺️ Geographic & Civic Snapshot
- Location: Eastern Monroe County, bordering the Delaware River and New Jersey
- Area: ~23.6 sq mi (61.1 km²), with ~2.9% water coverage
- Elevation: ~840 ft (256 m)
- Population: ~8,001 (2020 Census)
- School District: East Stroudsburg Area School District
🏞️ Natural & Recreational Highlights
- Smithfield Beach: A popular Delaware River access point for swimming, kayaking, and picnicking
- Minisink Village: A historic site reflecting indigenous Lenape heritage and early colonial settlement
- Forests & Streams: Ideal for hiking, birdwatching, and nature photography
🏛️ Historical Significance
- Founded: Petitioned in 1746 and officially erected in 1748, originally part of Bucks County
- Historic Scope: Once encompassed much of what is now Monroe, Pike, Wayne, Carbon, and Lehigh Counties
- Shawnee-Minisink Site: Archaeological site listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2007
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Zoning Rules: STRs are only permitted in the Resort (R-E) Zoning District, which includes Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort and adjacent undeveloped land
- STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with strict zoning limitations
🌄 Township Identity
Smithfield Township is a place where history meets wilderness. From the ancient riverbanks of the Minisink to the modern slopes of Shawnee Mountain, it offers a layered experience of Pennsylvania’s past and present. Whether you're paddling the Delaware or tracing colonial land grants, Smithfield invites you to slow down and explore.
Short Term Rental Information
Short-term rentals in Smithfield Township are only allowed in areas zoned as resort (R-E) Zoning District which is essentially Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort and an undeveloped parcel adjacent to Marshall Lake. See the Smithfield Township Zoning Map
Smithfield Township News
The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing during its regular business meeting on April 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center in East Stroudsburg. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss and vote on the adoption of Township Ordinance No. 265, which aims to amend the Zoning Ordinance concerning Data Centers, Disaster Recovery Facilities, and related uses. The proposed changes include reclassifying these facilities in specific districts, introducing decommissioning procedures, and setting additional noise criteria.
The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing during its regular business meeting on April 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center in East Stroudsburg. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss and potentially adopt Township Ordinance No. 263, which includes various amendments to the Zoning Ordinance related to signage regulations. The proposed changes cover definitions, prohibited signs, registration regulations, temporary signs, residential zone signage, and more.
The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing during its regular business meeting on April 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss and potentially adopt Township Ordinance No. 264, which aims to rezone four parcels totaling 3.32 acres from no designation to the ED (Economic Development) Zoning District. These parcels were previously designated as ED but were inadvertently omitted from the official zoning map during a previous map change.
The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, PA, will conduct a public hearing during a regular business meeting on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. The purpose of the hearing is to discuss and vote on the adoption of proposed Township Ordinance No. 262, which aims to amend the Zoning Ordinance to include regulations for High Density Residential Development.
H&K Group, Inc. has proposed a blasting schedule for the 209 Enterprises quarry operation in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The blasting will occur in compliance with state and federal laws on any day except Sunday between 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting. The schedule may vary due to emergency conditions like adverse weather, mechanical failures, or dangerous situations. Warning signs will be posted at all entrances, and specific signals will be used before and after detonation for safety.
A petition is circling to stop a data center from coming to Smithfield Township, but opposition won't matter.
We're told it comes down to a municipality's ordinances. News3's Nicole Walters has the details:
"The developer behind the Smithfield Gateway project presented the new plans to the East Straudsburg school board last night. [...]"
A proposal that could bring data centers to part of the long-planned Smithfield Gateway development was discussed during a recent Smithfield Township Planning Commission meeting.
Smithfield Township is seeking sealed bids for trash removal services during the Spring Clean-Up event from April 29 to May 2, 2026. The bids will be accepted at the Township Municipal Center in East Stroudsburg, PA, until 2:00 PM on April 3, 2026. The contract award is expected to take place at the Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting on April 8, 2026, at 6:00 PM at the Municipal Center. Bidders must be licensed haulers by Monroe County and provide open-top roll-off containers with specific capacities.
The Zoning Hearing Board of Smithfield Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Smithfield Township Municipal Building in East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania on April 7, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. The hearing will address an appeal by Water Gap Acquisitions Partners, LLC regarding a Zoning Officer's Enforcement Notice from August 29, 2025, which found the company in violation of operating a substance abuse treatment facility on the property at 288 & 296 Mountain Road. The property is situated in the R-1 District of Smithfield Township.
The Board of Supervisors of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will conduct a public meeting on March 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center to discuss a conditional use request by Northeast Pennsylvania SMSA LP dba Verizon Wireless to build a monopole wireless communications tower.
The proposed tower will be located on property owned by Penn Leaders, LLC at 2417 Gap View Drive, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.
The Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors in East Stroudsburg, PA, is seeking proposals for seasonal grounds maintenance services, including mowing, trimming, weeding, mulching, and landscaping at various parks and facilities. Interested contractors must submit proposals by 1:00 p.m. on March 20, 2026, at the Township Municipal Center. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on March 9, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at the Township Municipal Center for a review of the work areas. Non-attendees will not be able to submit proposals.
The Issue
Being developed under the name: SMITHFIELD GATEWAY PROJECT
Summary: The public notice announces the estate of Stanley J. Kaszupski, also known as Stanley Kaszupski, Sr., late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, who has passed away. The appointed Executrix, Sarah M. Kresge, requests all debtors to settle their debts promptly and advises claimants to submit their claims within four months to her or her attorney. The notice also specifies the legal requirements for filing claims with the Court of Common Pleas in Monroe County. — Original public notice (excerpt): PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of STANLEY J.
SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An apartment fire in Monroe County has left over 20 people displaced. Around 9:30 a.m. on Tuesday, February 10, a fire occurred at Pierce’s Landing apartment building in Smithfield Township. Crews say over 20 people are displaced after a fire started in the basement and spread to the first [...]
Smithfield Township Government CRUSHES Motocross Dream – Back 9 MX Fights to Survive!
Watch the video on how one family business was mistreated.
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The weather was just right as a local ski resort celebrated a big milestone. Shawnee Mountain welcomed skiers, snowboarders, and snow tubers with strong conditions on the slopes. The East Stroudsburg resort is marking 50 years in the Poconos, complete with food trucks, live music, and a warm fire [...]
Pennsylvania State Police obtained an arrest warrant for a man accused of beating a woman until she “blacked out” outside a store in Monroe County.
The suspect, 36-year-old Donovan S. Mack, has several open criminal cases against him, according to his public court summary. These include an alleged assault last October at a fast food restaurant that left a woman bleeding from the mouth.
Mon, 26 Jan 2026 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Smithfield Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301 on Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Sun, 18 Jan 2026 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Penny H. Langs-Simuel aka Penny Langs-Simuel aka Penny H. Langssimuel, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort is hitting the slopes for a major milestone this winter. The family-operated resort marked its 50th anniversary in 2025. This month will be honoring five decades of skiers, riders, and staff who've helped shape Shawnee into a Pocono staple since opening in 1975. "At Shawnee [...]
Mon, 22 Dec 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Smithfield Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18301 on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 7:00 p.m.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Marion Townend, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Wed, 26 Nov 2025 00:00:00
The Smithfield Township proposed 2026 Budget is available for public inspection beginning on November 26, 2025, at the Township Municipal Center and on the Township website. The Board will consider adopting the proposed budget at their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at 6PM at the Municipal Center. The address for the Municipal Center is 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.