Smithfield Township

JUNE 3rd MEETING FOLLOW UP

Sealed bids are invited by the Smithfield Sewer Authority for the renovation and adaptive reuse of a residential structure into a professional office environment, along with a building addition. The project includes interior reconfiguration, upgrades to building systems, and exterior improvements. Bidding documents can be obtained from the architect's office for $100. Bids must be submitted with a Bid Bond or Certified Check. The contract award will be discussed at a meeting on July 13, 2026. A Pre-bid Conference will be held on June 18, 2026.

Sealed bids are requested by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors for various road materials at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. Bids are due by 10:00AM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with bid opening at 10:05AM. The contract award is expected at the meeting on July 8, 2026, at 6:00PM. Materials must meet PennDOT specifications and bids must include a certified check or bid bond. The Township reserves the right to reject bids and award contracts separately.

The Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 6PM to discuss ordinance updates regarding the in-voked curative amendment process for data centers, data center accessory uses, and disaster recovery facilities. The meeting will take place at JT Lambert Intermediate School located at 2000 Milford Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. WARNING: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.

Attached is the draft ordinance update for data centers. There are two versions of it attached – a clean update and a redlined update. I haven’t added any of the bells and whistles (titles, whereas clauses, signature lines, etc.), this is just the draft regulations.

 THE CLEAN VERSION

The clean version demonstrates what the draft regulations look like now.

• Blue highlighted text (like this) are reminders for me to check references to other sections once we reach the final draft.

THE REDLINED VERSION

The estate of Van Daniel Yetter, also known as Van D. Yetter, who resided in Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and has passed away. Letters Testamentary have been granted to Van D. Yetter, Jr. All individuals who owe money to the estate are asked to settle their debts promptly. Those with claims against the estate must submit them to Van D. Yetter, Jr. or his attorney within four months from the date of this notice.

Thank you so much for attending last night’s meeting. To briefly summarize what happened last night, the Board adopted Resolution No. 621, which invoked the curative amendment process under the Municipalities Planning Code (MPC), Section 609.2, here.  We had at least two solid hours of fantastic public comment, and we’ve received a wealth of information, concerns, and options to strengthen our current ordinance.

The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center to discuss the proposed amendment to the zoning ordinance. The proposed amendment includes establishing the High Density Residential Development Option, with specific additions and clarifications outlined in Township Ordinance No. 263. Interested individuals are encouraged to attend the meeting, offer public comments, and witness the Township Supervisors' official actions.

The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center to discuss proposed amendments to the zoning ordinance related to signage standards and criteria. The proposed amendments include changes to definitions, prohibited signs, registration regulations, revocation of sign permits, regulations for temporary and limited duration signs, and other sign-related regulations.

Sealed proposals are invited by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors until 2:00 p.m. on May 20, 2026, at the Smithfield Township Municipal Center for a road project. The project involves a combination of Single and Double Bituminous Seal Coat using specific materials meeting PennDOT standards. Bidders must be prequalified by PennDOT. A mandatory pre-bid meeting will be held on May 12, 2026. Bids will be opened publicly on May 20, 2026, and awarded on May 27, 2026. The project must comply with the Pennsylvania Public Works Employment Verification Act.

The Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 2026 at 6PM at JT Lambert Intermediate School to discuss curative amendment for data centers, data center accessory uses, and disaster recovery facilities. The meeting will also cover ordinance updates and concerns related to these facilities.* *Warning: AI-assisted summary by NEPA Media Group LLC (ChatGPT). May contain errors.

The Township of Smithfield in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on May 13, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center in East Stroudsburg. The hearing will discuss proposed Ordinance No. 266, which aims to amend the Water Ordinance by changing references to the Sewage Enforcement Officer to the Zoning/Codes Enforcement Officer, clarifying well setback requirements, and updating the permit application process.

What would proposed data center buildings at Smithfield Gateway look like? Renderings submitted by the developer to Smithfield Township give an idea.

Plans presented to the Smithfield Township Planning Commission outline two proposed data center buildings, each about 125,000 square feet, along with a power substation that would support the facilities. According to the most recent site plan listed in the project’s resubmission documents, one of the buildings is shown behind the St. Luke’s Health Center-Smithfield Gateway area of the development.

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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. [...]"

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.