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Smithfield Township

Address

1155 Red Fox Road
East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
United States

Email
info@smithfieldtownship.com
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

Mon, 24 Nov 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, December 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Marion Townend, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 17 Nov 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, December 2, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) say a teenage girl was sent to the hospital after a Friday night shooting, and are on the lookout for the suspect. Troopers say on Friday, October 24, about 11:45 p.m., they were called to a home on Carillon Drive in Smithfield Township for a [...]

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Smithfield Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, beginning at 7:00 P.M., at the Smithfield Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Rd., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the variance requests of Westfield North LLC from sections of the Smithfield Township Zoning Ordinance.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — One person was killed during a fatal car crash Thursday morning in Monroe County.

Officials told 28/22 News that two cars collided head-on on Route 209 in Smithfield Township around 9:00 a.m. Thursday morning.

Police said four people were involved in the crash, one person was killed, and three were seriously injured. Multiple helicopters were called to the scene to transport the victims.

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Brenda J. VanWhy, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — State police arrested two people after a traffic stop revealed 28 bundles of heroin inside a Jeep.

According to the Pennsylvania State Police, on September 15, troopers pulled over a vehicle on Seven Bridge Road in Smithfield Township.

Police say that during the traffic stop, "indicators of criminal activity" were detected, and troopers asked the driver, Richard Gandolfo, 53, of Stroudsburg, if they could search the car.

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Arthur Kroll a/k/a Arthur M Kroll, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 03 Jul 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 4990 CIVIL 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 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 4990 CIVIL 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Arthur Kroll a/k/a Arthur M Kroll, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00

The Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission shall hold a joint special meeting on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at 7PM to discuss a draft signage ordinance and any other business that may come before them. The meeting shall occur at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Fourth of July is next week, and area shops are making sure you have fun while being smart.

28/22 News stopped by a fireworks shop in the Poconos with how they’re reminding people to be safe before lighting off an explosive show.

It’s a dazzling display, thousands of different types of fireworks are piled high inside Phantom Fireworks of Delaware Water Gap, ready to be fired off.

Fri, 20 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Arthur Kroll a/k/a Arthur M Kroll, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP Sealed bids for the following road materials will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, until 10:00AM prevailing time on Monday, June 23, 2025, at which time said proposals will be opened at 10:05AM and read aloud. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded at the Board of Supervisors regular meeting on July 8, 2025 at 6:00PM at the address above.

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 00:00:00

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP Equipment for Sale FOR SALE - The item listed below is for sale through electronic bids only at Municibid.com. You can view the item on Municibid.com be-ginning June 12, 2025, with electronic bids being accep-ted starting June 16, 2025, at 8:00AM. The bidding will close at 1:00PM on June 27, 2025. A complete list of details and specific bidding times can be found at www.Municibid.com beginning June 12, 2025. - 2006 GMC 5500 4x4 Dump Truck Do not submit any bids to the municipality.

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP Sealed bids for the following road materials will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, until 10:00AM prevailing time on Monday, June 23, 2025, at which time said proposals will be opened at 10:05AM and read aloud. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded at the Board of Supervisors regular meeting on July 8, 2025 at 6:00PM at the address above.

Tue, 27 May 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, June 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of the following, to wit: A hearing on the application of Shawnee Investments, Ltd. for a non-conforming use certificate to recognize a pre-existing resort use of the property located at 177 Minisink Ave., Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 (PIN 16732102888597).

Fri, 23 May 2025 00:00:00

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Smithfield Township Municipal Center, 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 for the following: BASE BID: • 41,000 SY Double Bituminous Seal Coat using a Polymer Modified Emulsion and #8 Stone with a 1.0% Loss by Wash, Surface Category Condition “C”, ADT <100. All materials must meet PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications and Standards.

Wed, 21 May 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN 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, June 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m.

Tue, 20 May 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, June 3, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. for consideration of the following, to wit: A hearing on the application of Shawnee Investments, Ltd. for a non-conforming use certificate to recognize a pre-existing resort use of the property located at 177 Minisink Ave., Shawnee on Delaware, PA 18356 (PIN 16732102888597).

Tue, 20 May 2025 00:00:00

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP NOTICE TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors until 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, at the Smithfield Township Municipal Center, 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 for the following: BASE BID: • 41,000 SY Double Bituminous Seal Coat using a Polymer Modified Emulsion and #8 Stone with a 1.0% Loss by Wash, Surface Category Condition “C”, ADT <100. All materials must meet PennDOT Publication 408 Specifications and Standards.

Mon, 19 May 2025 00:00:00

THE TOWNSHIP OF SMITHFIELD MONROE COUNTY, PA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO THE SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP ZONING ORDINANCE UPDATING THE ZONING CODE TO REFERENCE SPECIAL EXCEPTIONS IN CHAPTER 27, SECTION 705. Notice is hereby given that the Township of Smithfield, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a regular business meeting on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA.

Smithfield Township Events

Source Event Date
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfields Omnivorous Readers Book Club (ORB) via Zoom -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Earth Day Crafts@Smithfields (ages 1-5) -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Crafts@Smithfields Library (ages 1-5) -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -
Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township: Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting -
Smithfield Township Planning Commission Meeting -