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Stroudsburg Borough

Address

700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States

Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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, cafĂ©s, 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, 21 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Bernard Pedreira, Jr., late of Hamilton Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing on Thursday, March 13, 2025 beginning at 3:00 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the application of Hayward Business Park, LLC for conditional use approval to construct a 200,000 SF industrial storage facility/warehouse. The project is intended to be constructed in two phases, with a 100,000 SF building in each phase.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2025 During 2025, the Board of Directors of the Monroe County Control Center will convene its public meetings in the public meeting room at the Public Safety Center, 100 Gypsum Road, Stroudsburg, PA 18360 at noon on the last Tuesday of each month. Unless otherwise advertised, those meetings will occur on Feb 25, Mar 25, Apr 29, May 27, Jun 24, Jul 29, Aug 26, Sep 30, and Oct 28. The year-end meeting will occur on December 3, 2025 at 5 p.m.

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Jackson Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 Route 715, Reeders, PA 18352, on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, beginning at 4:00 P.M. The purpose of the hearing is to consider the appeal of SPSTR 1, LLC, a Wyoming Limited Liability Company (Appellant), from the Notice of Permit Revocation issued on December 23, 2024.

Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Quiet Title Notice Cardoso v. TYKA LTD. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN to the Defendant, TYKA LTD., and all its, transferees, successors, and assigns, and all other people or entities claim, by and through the Defendant, and all other persons whatsoever, that JOANES DO NASCIMENTO CARDOSO an action against you to No.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — In the midst of winter and more to come icy conditions and snow have impacted blood resources across the nation.

Every two seconds someone in the U.S. needs blood.

While the American Red Cross holds drive across the country all year round. Seasons like the winter, especially this year, have been challenging.

“We have snow, we have ice, we have freezing rain. In other areas you have major catastrophes like the wildfires and things like that, so with that are always cancellations of blood drives.”

Who stole your heart this year? Stroudsburg high school held their King of Hearts spirit week last week, Feb. 10 through 14. 

The week was filled with love, pink, and even a kayak! Tuesday was rhyme without reason, Wednesday was bring anything but a backpack, and Thursday was  red, white, or pink based on graduation year. 

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On February 19, 2025, the Stroud Area Regional Police Department responded to a report of a fox attack on Congdon Avenue.

Share a Dish: Swap a Recipe – Mac & Cheese Night

March’s Theme: Mac & Cheese

Bring your favorite version to share and swap recipes with the group. Not a competition — just a fun way to explore new twists on mac & cheese! We’ll provide plates and utensils. Bring a serving utensil!

How it Works:


For more information and to vote for your favorite snowman, visit https://gocollaborativestbg.com/snowmenofstroudsburg/

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Maria L. Palmeroni, late of Mount Pocono, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING TAKE NOTICE that the Jackson Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a public hearing on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M., at the Jackson Township Municipal Building, 2162 Route 715, P.O. Box 213, Reeders, Pennsylvania 18352.

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Pocono Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, beginning at 5:00 P.M. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA 18372. At the hearing, the Board will consider Manuel A. Varela’s appeal from the Zoning Officer’s December 26, 2024 determination and denial of Mr. Varela’s application to construct a boulder wall within drainage and utility easements that are depicted on an approved subdivision plan.

On Wednesday, March 5, Stroudsburg’s National Honor Society chapter, advised by Maureen Verwey, will partner with the American Red Cross for the annual NHS Blood Drive in the gymnasium.

One out of every three people will need donated blood in their lifetime. If the US stopped donating blood, the supply would run out in just two days.

With a donation of blood, you can potentially save up to three lives.

To be eligible to donate blood you need:

Sun, 16 Feb 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 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. 7081-CV-2024 COMPLAINT IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE NEWREZ LLC D/B/A SHELLPOINT MORTGAGE SERVICING 75 Beattie Place, Suite 300 Greenville, SC 29601 Plaintiff vs. IDEHI S.

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Notice of Public Sale Notice is hereby given that Moove In Self Storage will sell the contents of the storage units listed below at a public auction to satisfy a lien placed on the contents (pursuant to P.L. 1404, No. 325). The sale will take place at thewebsite www.StorageTreasures.com. The sale will be conducted on www.StorageTreasures.com, under the guidance of Christopher Rosa (AU005857) on behalf of the facility's management. Units will be available for viewing prior to the sale on www.StorageTreasures.com. All sales are final.

Sun, 16 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF RICHARD C. GEHRING, late of Stroud Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, deceased.

STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — There are some ice sculptures, but this time, with an animal theme. Stroudsburg held their "Zoo on Ice" themed Winterfest in their Courthouse Square.

The event had activities for all, featuring a scavenger hunt with prizes from Shawnee Mountain Ski Area and the potting shed, local vendors, and special promotions from some local businesses.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

Estate Notice- Velten Estate of Hubert P. Velten, also known as Hubert Velten, MD, late of Stroudsburg Borough, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE ESTATE NOTICE Estate of MARGARET A.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elwood R Trumbauer, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

NOTICE OF LEGAL ACTION IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION NO. 6908 CIVIL 2024 THE HAMLET PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC., Plaintiff v. OCTAVIO MOSCAT, Defendant NOTICE To OCTAVIO MOSCAT: You are hereby notified that Plaintiff THE HAMLET PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, INC. has filed a Complaint, endorsed with a Notice to Defend against you in the Court of Common Please of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, docketed to No. 6908 Civil 2024.

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS Monroe COUNTY CIVIL ACTION - LAW ACTION OF MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE Term No. 008557-CV-2024 NOTICE OF ACTION IN MORTGAGE FORECLOSURE PENNYMAC LOAN SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff vs. IAN C. DOOKEERAM Mortgagor and Real Owner Defendant IAN C. DOOKEERAM, MORTAGOR AND REAL OWNER, DEFENDANT whose last known address is 153 Ponder Lane Scotrun, PA 18355. THIS FIRM IS A DEBT COLLECTOR AND WE ARE ATTEMPTING TO COLLECT A DEBT OWED TO OUR CLIENT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED FROM YOU WILL BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF COLLECTING THE DEBT.

Stroudsburg Events

Source Event Date
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Streets Committee
David Krissman
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
5:15pm Parking Committee
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
4:30pm Codes Committee
6:00pm PR/Media Committee
Noon: Shayna Canty: AmeriCorps Community VISTA Amb
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Noon: Jospeh A. Akob: Executive Director ESU
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg First Saturday Art Walk -
5:00pm Junior Council Committee
7:00pm Council Meeting
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
6:30pm Planning Commission
4:30pm Redevelopment Committee
4:00pm Shade Tree Commission
Noon: Kenneth Long: ESU President
1:00pm Mental Health Committee
Stroudsburg Moose Riders Breakfast -
Stroudsburg Boro: Council Meeting -

SASD Calendar

Source Event Date
First Day of School
Labor Day Holiday (Schools Closed)
2 Hour Delay - Students Only/Act 80 Faculty Data Meeting
Star Dental Van - SHS and B.F. Morey Elementary -
Middle School Open House -
Hamilton Elementary Open House -
Rachels Challenge -
Act 80 Day (Indigenous Peoples' Day) - No School for Students
Star Dental Van - SHS & BF Morey Elementary -
Star Dental Van -
Act 80 Day - No School for Students
Thanksgiving Recess - Schools Closed
School Board Meeting - Reorganization Meeting -
Special meeting re: possible expulsion -
JH - Scheduling Night -
Chamber Orchestra -
JH - Scheduling Night (Snow Date) -
5th Grade Band, Chorus, Orchestra -
District Art Show -
High School Musical -
6/7 Orchestra -
6/7 Band -
8/9 Grade Band -
National Junior Honor Society Ceremony -
HS Hall of Fame Concert -