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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

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE 4040 CIVIL 2018 RIDGE TOP VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION Plaintiff(s) Vs. EDWARD IRONS AND JOANNE BENNETT Defendant(s) NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY This notice is sent to you in an attempt to collect a DEBT and any information obtained from you will be used for that purpose. Your house (real estate) at Unit 21, Int. 11, Ridge Top Village, Shawnee Village, Shawnee-on-Delaware, PA 18356 is scheduled to be sold at Sheriff’s sale on May 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, PA.

Fri, 04 Apr 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Frances S Butts, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 04 Apr 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 4161 CIVIL 2013 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Thu, 03 Apr 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, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA.

Mon, 31 Mar 2025 00:00:00

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL CLEAN-UP Sealed proposals for trash removal services for Smithfield Township’s Spring Clean-Up will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors at the Township Municipal Center at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, until 2:00PM on Friday, April 11, 2025, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and read aloud. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded at the Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting on April 22, 2025, at 6:00PM, also at the Municipal Center.

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Dimitrion a/k/a John Anthony Dimitrion a/k/a John A. Dimitrion, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 28 Mar 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 4813 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 28 Mar 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 4161 CIVIL 2013 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

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Fri, 28 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Frances S Butts, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 27 Mar 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, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA.

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Smithfield Sewer Authority at their offices, at the Smithfield Township Center, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA until 11:00 A.M., prevailing time on Monday April 14, 2025, for: Ash Lane & Holly Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension Project.

Mon, 24 Mar 2025 00:00:00

REQUEST FOR SEALED BIDS SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP MUNICIPAL CLEAN-UP Sealed proposals for trash removal services for Smithfield Township’s Spring Clean-Up will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors at the Township Municipal Center at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301, until 2:00PM on Friday, April 11, 2025, at which time the sealed bids will be opened and read aloud. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded at the Board of Supervisors Regular Meeting on April 22, 2025, at 6:00PM, also at the Municipal Center.

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of John Dimitrion a/k/a John Anthony Dimitrion a/k/a John A. Dimitrion, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 21 Mar 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 4813 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Fri, 21 Mar 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 4161 CIVIL 2013 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, April 24, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .

Thu, 20 Mar 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, April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Building, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA.

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS Sealed bids will be received by the Smithfield Sewer Authority at their offices, at the Smithfield Township Center, 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA until 11:00 A.M., prevailing time on Monday April 14, 2025, for: Ash Lane & Holly Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension Project.

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Officials are asking the community for help in their search for a suspect after an invasion of privacy incident in Monroe County.

Courtesy of Pennsylvania State Police

On Friday, March 14, shortly after 2:00 p.m., Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Troop N Stroudsburg was called to the incident at the Shawnee Mountain Ski Resort in Smithfield Township.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00

BLASTING SCHEDULE H&K Group, Inc., 2052 Lucon Road, P.O. Box 196, Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474 proposes blasting at the 209 Enterprises quarry operation (SMP #45020301) located in Smithfield Township, Mon-roe County, Pennsylvania. Blasting will be conducted as necessary in compliance with all State and Federal laws any day except Sunday between the hours of 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, weather permitting. This time schedule may vary on occasion depending on the following emergency conditions: 1.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00

The Smithfield Township Environmental Advisory Council shall hold their regular meetings for the 2025 calendar year on the third Tuesday of the month from March through October. During November and December, the Council shall meet on Wednesday, November 19th and Wednesday, December 17th. The Council shall also hold as-needed regular meetings on the first Wednesday of the month from April through December. All meetings shall occur at 7PM at 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 00:00:00

SMITHFIELD TOWNSHIP BOARD OF SUPERVISORS REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS 2025 GROUNDS MAINTENANCE SERVICES Proposals for seasonal grounds maintenance services will be accepted by the Smithfield Township Board of Supervisors at the Township Municipal Center at 1155 Red Fox Road, East Stroudsburg, PA, 18301, until 1:00 p.m. Friday, April 4, 2025, at which time the bids will be opened and read aloud. It is anticipated that a contract will be awarded at the regularly scheduled Board of Supervisors meeting on April 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Township Municipal Center.

Fri, 07 Mar 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 1578 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Mar 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 1578 CIVIL 2024 I, Nick Cirranello, Sheriff of Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania will expose the following described real estate to public sale in the Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania on: Thursday, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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 -