Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF VIRGINIA P. MELCER, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.
Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
Phone
Fax
School District
Tax Rate
10.67 mills
Stroudsburg Borough is the historic heart of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, and the only traditional downtown in the Pocono Mountains region. With its walkable streets, Victorian architecture, and vibrant arts scene, Stroudsburg blends small-town charm with urban energy.
🏙️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot
- Serves as the county seat
- Covers approximately 1.74 square miles (4.51 km²)
- Sits at an elevation of around 509 feet (155 meters)
- Population of roughly 5,927 (based on the 2020 Census)
- ZIP Code: 18360
- Served by the Stroudsburg Area School District
🏛️ Historical Significance
- Founded: Laid out by Colonel Jacob Stroud in 1799; incorporated in 1815
- Historic Sites: Includes the Stroud Mansion, Monroe County Courthouse, and Academy Hill Historic District—all listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Cultural Legacy: Once a key hub for trade and governance in northeastern Pennsylvania
🛍️ Downtown & Lifestyle
- Main Street: Lined with boutique shops, cafés, galleries, and live music venues
- Arts & Events: Home to the Sherman Theater, Pocono Arts Council, and seasonal festivals like StroudFest
- Dining Scene: Eclectic mix of international cuisine, craft breweries, and farm-to-table eateries
🌿 Natural Setting
- Creek Confluence: Located at the meeting point of Brodhead, McMichaels, and Pocono Creeks
- Nearby Attractions: Just 5 miles from the Delaware Water Gap, offering hiking, paddling, and scenic views
🏠Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Zoning Rules: STRs are prohibited in residential districts (R-1, R-2, R-3) but allowed in all other zones
- Requirements: License and annual inspection required
- STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with clear zoning boundaries
🌟 Borough Identity
Stroudsburg is a borough that wears its history proudly while embracing modern vibrancy. It’s a place where you can admire 19th-century architecture in the morning, hike a mountain trail in the afternoon, and catch a live show at night. As the county seat, it anchors Monroe County’s civic and cultural life with a distinctive blend of heritage and hospitality.
Short Term Rental Information
The borough of Stroudsburg has implemented a new Short-term Rental Ordinance and refined zoning regulations to prohibit short term rentals in residential districts (R-1, R-2 and R-3) and allow it in all other zoning districts. A license and annual inspection is required, more details under Housing section on borough's website. See rules and regulations and permit application below.
Stroudsburg News
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA AMIR BASYOUNI, Plaintiff, vs. MARYAM IBRAHIM, Defendant. NO. 8361 CV 2024 ORDER OF COURT NOTICE TO: MARYAM IBRAHIM, Defendant: The Plaintiff, Amir Basyouni, has commenced a custody action against you for sole legal custody and sole physical custody of the children Y.B., W.B. and M.B. The Court has authorized service of the Complaint upon you by publication.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Pearl K Manning, late of Smithfield Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 25 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 4824 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 25 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 007270 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 25 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 6997 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 25 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 6319 CIVIL 2019 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M. PURCHASERS MUST IMMEDIATELY PAY 10% OF THE PURCHASE PRICE OR SHERIFF’S COSTS . . .
Fri, 25 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 6083 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 25 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 8642 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, May 29, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
On April 17, 2025, the Stroudsburg boys’ tennis team closed out their 2024–2025 season on a high note with a commanding 5–2 victory over Bangor High School. The win capped off a season of growth and development for the Mountaineers, who finished the year with a 6–10 record.
Singles Results:
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Logan Casebolt, ’25, dominated Marco Marozzo,’25, in straight sets, 6–1, 6–3.
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Mason Ulmer, ’27, cruised past Quentin Lemak,’25, with a confident 6–3, 6–0 win.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Julio Martinez SanJose, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF COMPLAINT IN BREACH OF CONTRACT ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Docket No. 000896-CV-2025 NOTICE OF COMPLAINT IN BREACH OF CONTRACT ACTION CATERPILLAR FINANCIAL SERVICES CORPORATION, Plaintiff v. A.M.J. ELECTRICAL LIGHTING SERVICES, INC., AND JULIA BETSY MENDEZ, Defendants. TO: A.M.J.
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 00:00:00
HILL WALLACK LLP Michael J. Shavel, Esquire (Attorney I.D. 60554) Jill M. Fein, Esquire (Attorney I.D.: 318491) Kaitlin D. Shire, Esquire (Attorney I.D.: 324226) 1000 Floral Vale Blvd, Ste 300 Yardley, PA 19067 Tel. 215-579-7700 Fax 215-579-9248 Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA - CIVIL DIVISION NO. 000810-CV-2025 COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PLANET HOME LENDING, LLC 321 Research Parkway Meriden, CT 06450 Plaintiff, vs. JAMES J. SALAMONE 1603 Church Street Coolbaugh Township, PA 18466 Defendant.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE The Board of Supervisors of Stroud Township will hold a special public meeting on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 with respect to a proposed ordinance that would establish requirements for proper disposal of pet solid waste in Stroud Township. At the time of the special public meeting, the Supervisors will listen to comments by members of the public concerning the proposed ordinance.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE OF WORKSHOP MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2025 During 2025, the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will convene public workshop meetings at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 N. 5th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360, on the last Wednesday of each month at 3 p.m., if needed. In 2025, workshop meetings will be held on April 30, May 28, June 25, July 30, August 27, September 24, October 29, and November 26. When a workshop meeting is not needed, a cancellation notice will be posted on the Township’s website at https://stroudtownship.org/.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-08 Appellant Debra A. Colucci of 1471 North 9th Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 appeals Township Zon-ing Officer Michael P. Manter’s March 4, 2025 En-forcement Notice.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Stroud Township will conduct a Public Hearing at the Stroud Township Municipal Building, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday, May 7, 2025 at 6:30 pm to consider the following: ZHB #24-08 Applicant Andrea McLaren of 141 Devonshire Drive, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. Applicant seeks a special exception use approval to establish a dwelling unit in conjunction with a non-residential upper level use or as a tourist home/boarding home pursuant to Ordinance §27-502.C.
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 00:00:00
Michael J. Shavel, Esquire (Attorney ID.: #60554) Jill M. Fein, Esquire (Attorney ID.: #318491) Kaitlin D. Shire, Esquire (Attorney ID.: #324226) HILL WALLACK LLP 1000 Township Line Road, Suite 300 Yardley, PA 19067 Tel. 215-579-7700 Fax 215-579-9248 Attorneys for Plaintiff IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION NO. 000382-CV-2025 NOTICE TO DEFEND NOTICE You have been sued in court.
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00
LEGAL NOTICE INVITATION FOR BIDS Sealed Bids for the STOKES MILL AREA SANITARY SEWER REPLACEMENT will be received online via the PennBid Program, by STROUD TOWNSHIP SEWER AUTHORITY, until 3:00 P.M. local time on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at which time the Bids received will be opened and immediately posted on the PennBid website for public view. Project will be considered and possibly awarded on May 19, 2025 at 7:00. The Project consists of replacement of 1325 LF +/- of 8” SDR 35 PVC sanitary sewer line.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00
Estate of Michael R.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00
CHANGE OF NAME Notice is hearby given that on April 7, 2025, a petition for change of name was filed in the Monroe County Court of Common Pleas, requesting a decree to change the name of Ariadne Marie Bross to Rose Marie Bross. The Court has fixed June 6, 2025, at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom #TBD, Monroe County Courthouse, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, 18360, as the time and place for the hearing on said petition when and where all persons interested may appear and show cause, if any they have, why the prayer of the said petitioner should not be granted.
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00
Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of Directors Meeting The April meeting of the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Board of School Directors is scheduled for Wednesday, April 23, 2025 beginning at 7:30 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Colonial Intermediate Unit 20 Northern Office, 724 Phillips Street Suite 101, Stroudsburg, PA 18360. The agenda can be found on our website (www.ciu20.org) under Community, Board of Directors, Agendas. Publication Dates LSOM0279808
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE OF INTENTION TO ENACT PROPOSED ORDINANCE Borough Council of the Borough of Delaware Water Gap hereby gives public notice of its intention to enact the ordinance summarized below at a meeting of Borough Council to be held on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 7:00 p.m. at the Borough Building, 49 Main Street, Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania 18327. At the meeting, Council will listen to comments by members of the public concerning the proposed ordinance.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— A visual testament of faith in Monroe County.
The faithful from several churches are "Walking For Christ" in observance of Good Friday.
The walk began at St. John's Lutheran Church in Stroudsburg.
Participants in period dress recreate Stations of the CrossIt's based on the last steps in the life of Jesus and takes the group to six area churches.