CSMC 2018-RPL9 Trust has filed a Complaint in Mortgage Foreclosure against Miguel A. Santos, III, and unknown surviving heirs of Miguel Santos regarding the property at 1768 Rolling Hills Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. The foreclosure action will lead to a public sale by the Monroe County Sheriff. Defendants are advised to respond by entering a written appearance with the court to avoid a judgment entered against them. Failure to defend may result in the loss of property or rights. The notice provides information on legal services for those unable to afford a lawyer.
Tobyhanna Township
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Address
105 Government Center Way
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
United States
Email
rbartal@tobyhannatownshippa.gov
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School District
Tax Rate
2.50 mills
Tobyhanna Township, located in northwestern Monroe County, Pennsylvania, is a vibrant and ecologically rich community in the heart of the Pocono Plateau Region. Known for its scenic beauty, outdoor recreation, and growing residential and commercial development, it’s a township that balances heritage, nature, and progress.
🗺️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot
- Established: 1830 (formed from Coolbaugh Township)
- Area: ~52.6 sq mi (136.2 km²), with ~4.6% water coverage
- Elevation: ~1,568 ft (478 m)
- Population: ~8,290 (2020 Census)
- School District: Pocono Mountain School District
🏘️ Villages & Communities
Tobyhanna Township includes several distinct villages and private communities:
- Blakeslee, Pocono Pines, Pocono Lake, Pocono Summit
- Over 20 private developments including Lake Naomi, Arrowhead Lake, Emerald Lakes, and Locust Lake Village
Note: The Village of Tobyhanna is not located in Tobyhanna Township—it remains part of neighboring Coolbaugh Township
🏞️ Nature & Recreation
- Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area: 130+ acres of pristine forest and waterfalls
- Pocono Bike & Hike Trail System: 28+ miles of eco-tourism and heritage trails
- Wilkes-Barre & Eastern Railway Trail: Includes a 1.7-mile walking path near the Revolutionary War site of Hungry Hill
🛣️ Transportation & Access
- Served by Interstate 80 (east-west) and Interstate 380 (north-south)
- ~88.7 miles of public roads, with a mix of township and PennDOT maintenance
🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)
- Ordinance: Enacted in 2022; revised in 2024 to adjust occupancy limits and fines
- License Cap: A cap on STR licenses is now in place, so caution is advised when purchasing property for rental use
- STR Friendliness: Rated somewhat STR-friendly, with zoning and licensing limitations
🌄 Township Identity
Tobyhanna Township is a place where natural beauty meets thoughtful development. With its lakeside communities, forested trails, and growing infrastructure, it offers a high quality of life for residents and a memorable experience for visitors. Whether you're hiking Hungry Hill or relaxing in Pocono Pines, the township invites you to explore, reflect, and connect.
Short Term Rental Information
Tobyhanna Township approved a short-term rental ordinance in 2022. A revision to the ordinance was adopted in February of 2024 that changed the occupancy limit to 2 per bedroom + 2 and reduced fines for violations to be within state guidelines. Tobyhanna Township recently imposed a cap on the number of short term rentals licenses and due to the uncertainties surrounding license issuance, caution is advised when purchasing in Tobyhanna Township. Details on Tobyhanna Township’s STR portal.
Tobyhanna Township News
The Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors will conduct a public hearing on April 23, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building in Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania.
The Tobyhanna Township Zoning Hearing Board will hold a Continued Public Hearing at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in Pocono Manor, PA on April 16, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. The hearing involves an appeal by Mark and Joan Lippi, Jennifer Beardsley, Dolores Ruppel, Jim Millington, the Stoddartsville Association, and Ray Laytham challenging the enactment of Ordinance No. 580. This ordinance establishes a data center overlay district, permitting data center use, and setting regulations.
Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden visited the Tobyhanna Millpond #1 Ice Harvest to experience a traditional ice harvest using historical tools dating back to 1918, including using horses to pull the heavy ice cakes into the icehouse. The event draws many tourists and community volunteers who enjoy keeping history alive in Coolbaugh Township.
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Lords Valley Self Storage King in Blakeslee, PA, is conducting an auction of storage units leased by Winston Hall from Scranton, Mike Tracy from Blakeslee, and Lisa Garcia from Tobyhanna. The auction, aimed at satisfying unpaid rent liens, will take place online at www.storagetreasures.com. Starting on April 1, 2026, at 9:00 am, and concluding on April 7, 2026, at 10:00 am, the entire contents of the mentioned tenants' units will be sold. The public is notified that the auction will include items from the specified storage units at 5737 Route 115, Blakeslee, PA 18610.
East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Theatre will present Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine’s beloved musical Into the Woods. The cast of students, directed by Jason Narvy, Ph.D., will welcome audiences Thursday, March 26 through Sunday, March 29.
Coolbaugh Township has issued a public notice regarding the 2026 Spring Leaf Collection Schedule.
Residents are reminded that burning leaves is prohibited by local and county regulations.
Leaves must be raked to the road's edge without using bags or rigid containers by 7 a.m. on scheduled pickup dates.
The Board of Supervisors of Coolbaugh Township will conduct a public meeting on Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 6:30 p.m. at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building in Tobyhanna, PA. The purpose of the meeting is to discuss and potentially approve an ordinance authorizing a cable franchise agreement between the township and Blue Ridge Cable Technologies, Inc. The full text of the ordinance and agreement is available for review at the municipal building during normal business hours.
The Sheriff of Monroe County, Pennsylvania, Nick Cirranello, will conduct a public online auction of real estate on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 10:00 A.M. through Bid4Assets in Silver Springs, MD. The property, located at 423 Tulip Trail, Tobyhanna, PA 18466, will be sold to the highest bidder. The sale involves a judgment amount of $227,313.24 against unknown heirs and successors of Milo Dzurenda.
The Pocono Mountain Regional Airport is seeking bids for the Acrylic Roof Coating Project at the South Hangar located at 188 Airport Road, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. Bids must be submitted by 10:00 am on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, to Jean Gold at the airport address. Bid documents will be available starting March 23, 2026, with a mandatory Zoom pre-bid meeting scheduled for Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at 10:00 am. The work is expected to begin around April 21, 2026, and be completed within 30 days.
Angry citizen from Pocono Lake speaks up at a Township Meeting, challenging the legality of the change in ordiance in Tobyhanna TWP, that changes one property owner's use of land that borders Pinchot Forest and The Thomas Darling preserve, to allow the use from a quarry to multiple data centers.
The State Board of Nursing has issued a public notice regarding the suspension of Marilouise Pipeling's registered nursing license. The suspension will last for a minimum of three years, with the first year being active and the remaining two years stayed in favor of probation. Marilouise Pipeling, identified with license number RN675648, resides in either Harvey Lake, Luzerne County, or Tobyhanna, Monroe County. This action was taken due to a criminal conviction related to the nursing profession.
An Environmental Win for Monroe County: Tunkhannock Creek Protected From Mega-Warehouse Pollution Runoff
Pennsylvania community and environmental groups applaud PA DEP’s decision to deny a stormwater permit for a large distribution center developer after four years of advocacy to protect Exception Value Tunkhannock Creek.
Coughlin, seth Robert
(1 COUNT) FLEEING OR ATTEMPTING TO ELUDE OFFICER (F3)
(1 COUNT) EVADING ARREST OR DETENTION ON FOOT (M2)
(1 COUNT) RESISTING ARREST (M2)
(1 COUNT) OBSTRUCTION OF JUSTICE (M2)
(1 COUNT) RECKLESSLY ENDANGERING ANOTHER PERSON (M2)
(1 COUNT) DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE- GENERAL IMPAIRMENT(M)
TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A zoning fight is growing in Monroe County: People who live there are pushing back after township supervisors approved a data center overlay district in Tobyhanna Township. Supervisors passed the ordinance in December on 520 acres at the Tarheel Quarry site along Caughbaugh Road. The quarry owner has applied [...]
A Tobyhanna woman has pleaded guilty to lesser charges in a stabbing case.
On Feb. 5, Colleen Hall, 57, pleaded guilty to the charges of first-degree misdemeanor possession of an instrument of crime and second-degree misdemeanor simple assault. She initially faced first-degree felony charges of attempted homicide and aggravated assault, and two second-degree felonies of aggravated assault.
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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Work Session and Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, March 3, 2026 will be held beginning at 6pm at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: https://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/030326-Public-Packet1.pdf
Coolbaugh Township is organizing Community Shred Events on Saturday, April 10, 2026, and Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9am to 2:30pm at the Coolbaugh Township Volunteer Fire Company parking lot. Residents are limited to bringing 20 boxes per household and must present ID. Additionally, there will be Community Bulk Drop Off Events at the Coolbaugh Township Drop Off and Recycling Site on various dates throughout 2026 from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm. Residents need to obtain a recycling permit through the township website before participating.
An estate notice has been issued for the late John R Laughner, a resident of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, PA. The notice calls for any individuals with claims against or debts owed to the estate to contact Executor Julie Ann Laughner at 20 Wakefield Dr, Newark, DE 19711. Legal representation is provided by John P. Rodgers, Esquire, located at 1170 Highway 315, Suite 1, Plains, PA 18702. Important dates for this notice are February 27, March 6, and March 13, 2026.
PERSING, SEAN R
PA 18 6105 POSSESSION OF FIREARM PROHIBITED (F1)
PA 18 6106 FIREARMS NOT TO BE CARRIED WITHOUT A LICENSE (F3)
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (F)
PA 35 780-113 A16 - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
PA 35 780-113 A32 - POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
PERSING, SEAN R
PA 18 6105 POSSESSION OF FIREARM PROHIBITED (F1)
PA 18 6106 FIREARMS NOT TO BE CARRIED WITHOUT A LICENSE (F3)
(1 COUNT) POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DELIVER A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE (F)
PA 35 780-113 A16 - POSSESSION OF A CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE
PA 35 780-113 A32 - POSSESSION OF DRUG PARAPHERNALIA
A public notice announces that Letters Testamentary have been issued for the Estate of Sylvester J. Bend-zella, who passed away on October 1, 2025, in the Township of Tobyhanna. Andrea Fuller has been appointed as the Executrix of the estate. Individuals who owe money to the estate are instructed to settle their debts, while those with claims against the estate must notify the Executrix promptly.
CSMC 2018-RPL9 Trust has initiated a Mortgage Foreclosure Complaint against Miguel A. Santos, III, and unknown surviving heirs of Miguel Santos for the property at 1768 Rolling Hills Drive, Tobyhanna, PA 18466. The foreclosure action, filed in the Court of Common Pleas of Monroe County, could result in a public sale by the Monroe County Sheriff. Defendants are advised to respond by entering a written appearance with the court to avoid potential adverse judgments.
On this episode of Monroe Matters, Pa. state Rep. Maureen Madden takes us around her district to experience the Tobyhanna Ice Harvest, visit the Coolbaugh Township Historical Association, honor the 10th anniversary of women serving in combat roles in the U.S. Military, and discuss funding priorities after Governor Shapiro's budget address.
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