Fri, 31 Jan 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.
Stroudsburg Borough
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Address
700 Sarah Street
Stroudsburg, PA 18360
United States
Email
lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
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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.
đď¸ 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
đď¸ 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 Districtâall listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Cultural Legacy: Once a key hub for trade and governance in northeastern Pennsylvania
đď¸ Downtown & Lifestyle
- Main Street: Lined with boutique shops, cafĂŠs, 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
đż 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
đ 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
đ Borough Identity
Stroudsburg is a borough that wears its history proudly while embracing modern vibrancy. Itâs 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 Countyâs 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, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00
ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Elwood R Trumbauer, late of Ross Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Sheriffâs 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 7696 CIVIL 2018 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Fri, 31 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Sheriffâs 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 2732 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.
Pennsylvanians Deserve the Truth about Electricity Costs
On Wednesday, January 29, the Stroudsburg Boysâ Wrestling team ended their season on a high note with a win against Pleasant Valley, finalizing their regular season record at 13-7.
Rolling into 2025, the team was 4-4, seemingly unable to string together multiple wins in a row, following each win with frustratingly close losses.
On January 29, Stroudsburg High Schoolâs first-ever Girlsâ Wrestling season came to an end. The team struggled throughout the season, as they wrestled against multiple established programs, yet persevered and ended the season with a record of 1-6.
Entering the first meet of their careers against Emmaus, they were shut out, 78-0. Taking that loss, they came into the next meet on December 11 against William Allen and hung 54 points on the Canaries to their 18, successfully capturing the Lady Mountiesâ first-ever program win.
Stroudsburg High School TSA Club, advised by Kirk George, recently hosted and competed in the Region 9 Conference. TSA member, Benjamin Becker, â26, shared the results and list of SHS students who earned placements.
SHS students achieved Top-10 rankings at the Technology Student Associationâs ( TSA), Region 9 Conference was hosted at the Stroudsburg Junior High School.
Below is a list of SHS students who placed in the top 10 in their respective events.
Have you ever wanted to go sledding but didnât have a sled?
Fear not, at Wesleyan Church they have a new âLittle Free Sled Libraryâ for kids or grown-ups who donât have sleds, as reported by The Pocono Record.
Martinez, Jeremias
(1) count 3922 (A)(1) Theft by Deception (F3)
(1 Count) (18) 3929 (A)(1) Retail Theft (M1)
18-3929 A4 Retail Theft-Under Ring (M1)
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42
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Hispanic
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Male
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STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) â In downtown Stroudsburg, the sidewalks are bare with a chill in the air. Inside Main Street Makery, however, heat from owner Lisa Diemer's oven warms up the shop.
âItâs cold, itâs damp, and people just donât want to stroll the streets of Stroudsburg. So we offer classes that are prescheduled, so they have a destination to come into a nice warm kitchen.â
Offering up all types of classes; such as how to decorate cakes, making spritz butter cookies or fresh bread Diemer keeps up with the times.
The Stroudsburg Cheer team is the foundation of school spirit in the Pocono Mountain region. Known for their vibrant energy and fun performances, the team has made a name for itself in the halls of the Stroudsburg High School. Whether hyping up the crowd at Friday night football games or competing, this team continues to work harder and embody strong teamwork skills.
As the team prepares for yet another game, letâs take a closer look at what makes Stroudsburg Cheer stand out from the rest.
The Stroudsburg Chess team wraps up its 2024-2025 season with a record of 6-4-1. In a season many thought would be a rebuilding year, instead, Stroudsburg proved to be competitive and exceeded expectations.
Stroudsburg came into this season with six new members and only five seniors. Some feared after last seasonâs struggles, the trend would carry over into this season.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00
IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT ORPHANS COURT DIVISION â NO. 2 O.C.A. 2025 NOTICE To: Nicholas Taylor: TAKE NOTICE that Monroe County Children and Youth Services, by and through their attorney Elizabeth Bensinger Weekes, has filed a Petition for Involuntary Termination of Parental Rights in the above Court to the said Term and Number. A hearing is scheduled for the 3rd day of April 2025, at 10:30 a.m. in Court Room TBD of the Monroe County Courthouse in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00
Public Notice Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read by the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors at their regular meeting scheduled to be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at 7 PM, at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North Fifth Street, Stroudsburg, PA, for the following, to wit: Roll-off refuse containers for the Townshipâs Annual Spring Clean-Up scheduled for April 23 to April 26, 2025. Bids shall be for enough containers to accept approximately 1,000 cubic yards of Municipal Solid Waste.
Wed, 29 Jan 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN THAT THE Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will conduct a public hearing at the Tobyhanna Township Municipal Building, 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA 18350, on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of hearing the following: Appeal of Sanford Nager of 106 S. Elliott Place, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Mr.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on Thursday, Fe-bruary 6, 2025, beginning at 3:00 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360. The purpose of the hearings is to consider the following applications for a waiver or modification from the riparian buffer regulations found at § 23-303 of the Stroud Township Stormwater Ordinance: (1) The application of Wai S.
Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARINGS TAKE NOTICE that the Stroud Township Board of Supervisors will hold public hearings on Thursday, Fe-bruary 13, 2025, beginning at 3:00 P.M., at the Stroud Township Municipal Center, 1211 North 5th Street, Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania 18360.
STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) â With grey skies at Monroe County Meals on Wheels in Stroudsburg and snow in the forecast, early morning packing is on the agenda.
Executive director Alyssa Koeck and special events coordinator Stacey Koeck are busy assembling emergency bags with shelf-stable items, like soup and apple sauce, to be given to clients in case they need to cancel deliveries.
Alyssa says keeping an eye on the weather is part of the job.
SMITHFIELD TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) â State police report they have arrested a former nurse practitioner who allegedly raped and sexually assaulted a patient several times while at a medical facility.
According to Pennsylvania State Police, in August 2024 investigators received information that a victim was raped and sexually assaulted several times while at Lehigh Valley Physician's Group Endocrinology in Smithfield Township.
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 1181 CV 2017 RIVER VILLAGE OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.
Mon, 27 Jan 2025 00:00:00
PUBLIC NOTICE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY-THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA DOCKET NO. 1181 CV 2017 DEPUY HOUSE PROPERTY OWNERS ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, vs.
As the Stroudsburg Rifle teamsâ regular season comes to a close, they end the season with a record of 8-2. With a comfortable third-seed finish, they can confidently say this was a successful season.
The Mountaineers only had one match that went down to the Xs, against a competitive Emmaus team that they beat 497 40x to 497 38x. The rest of their wins came smoothly with multiple 10+ point differential matches during the season.
The team this year is senior-heavy, having four of the five top shooters in almost all matches being the class of â25.
Wednesday, Stroudsburg will finish out their 2024-25 wrestling regular season as they travel to Pleasant Valley.
The boysâ team comes into the final matchup 12-7 on the season. They will be in action for the first time since the Coal Cracker Tournament at Lehighton High School this past weekend.
Jack Jasionowicz, â26, made it to the tournament semifinals, placing fourth overall. Other Stroudsburg wrestlers who won matchups include Albert Bialasiewicz, â26, Hunter Brown, â25, Chase Fetherman, Zachary Berwick, â25, Alex Ball, â26, and Zion Essington. â26.