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Tobyhanna Township

Address

105 Government Center Way
Pocono Pines, PA 18350
United States

Email
rbartal@tobyhannatownshippa.gov
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

Fri, 14 Feb 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY CIVIL ACTION –EQUITY No. 3085 CV 2024 TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP 105 Government Center Way Pocono Pines, PA 18350 Plaintiff, v. KEITH A. RITCHIE 5241 Beechwood Road Blakeslee, PA 18610 Defendant. NOTICE TO PLEAD You have been sued in Court. The Court has issued an Order allowing Service by Publication.

Description
Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Work Session/Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 18, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM 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/2025/02/021825-Public-Packet.pdf

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY FORTY THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL ACTION CIVIL DIVISION NO. 001037-CV-2024 CARRINGTON MORTGAGE SERVICES, LLC Plaintiff, vs. MICHAEL MATTEO AKA MICHAEL DANIEL MATTEO Defendant. 1. NOTICE OF SHERIFF’S SALE OF REAL PROPERTY a.

Description
On Friday, February 14, 2025 the VFW Post 509 will be hosting a dinner from 3:30pm-6:30pm. Meal Choices are Cheesesteaks, Meatball Sandwiches, Chicken Parm, Chicken w/Lettuce and Tomato and French Fries (Plain or Loaded). Donation of $8.00/$10,00 each. Eat in or Take Out Options available. VFW Post 509 is located at 1917 Goodwin Street in Tobyhanna, PA. Please see attached flyer for more information.

Sun, 09 Feb 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE ESTATE OF NANCY LEE GANDER a/k/a NANCY L. GANDER LATE OF TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA Letters Testamentary have been granted to the undersigned, who requests all persons having claims or demands against the Estate of the decedent to make known the same, and all persons indebted to the estate of decedent to make payment without delay to: Charles N. Gander, Jr. 11 Apollo Drive Wayne, NJ 07470 or to his attorney: Michael L. Ozalas, Esquire Ozalas & McKinley 47 Broadway Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

Fri, 07 Feb 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 003249-CV-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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Feb 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 004313-CV-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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Susan Bush, late of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Coolbaugh Township will consider the Petition of Orchard BJK Company, LLC and Pocono Mountains Industries, Inc. for Waiver and/or Modification Pursuant to Section 344-9 of the Coolbaugh Township Stormwater Management and Earth Disturbance Ordinance at a public hearing to be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466.

Photo of Watkins, William Austin Watkins, William Austin

(1 count) (18) 2702 (A)(3) Aggravated Assault (F2)
(1 Count) 3733 Fleeing or Attempting to Elude Officer (F3)
(1 count) (75) 3802 (A) Driving Under the Influence (M)
3733
75 3734 Driving Without Lights to Avoid Identification or Arrest(S)
(1 Count) 75-3736 (A) - Reckless Driving (S)

Tue, 04 Feb 2025 00:00:00

IN THE COURT OF COMMON PLEAS OF MONROE COUNTY, PENNSYLVANIA CIVIL DIVISION NO: 007488-CV-2024 TOWD POINT MORTGAGE TRUST 2017-FRE2, U.S. BANK NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, AS INDENTURE TRUSTEE vs. IKKI DAVEIGA, AS SURVIVING HEIR OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, KASEAMDAVEIGA, AS SURVIVING HEIR OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, RASEAN THROWER, AS SURVIVING HEIR OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, UNKNOWN SURVIVING HEIRS OF DARRYL TOMER, DECEASED, NOTICE TO THE DEFENDANTS: You are hereby notified Towd Point Mortgage Trust 2017-FRE2, U.S.

Fri, 31 Jan 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 004313-CV-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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Description
Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Work Session/Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:00 PM 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/2025/01/020425-Public-Packet.pdf

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Susan Bush, late of Tobyhanna, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00

LEGAL NOTICE Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Coolbaugh Township will consider the Petition of Orchard BJK Company, LLC and Pocono Mountains Industries, Inc. for Waiver and/or Modification Pursuant to Section 344-9 of the Coolbaugh Township Stormwater Management and Earth Disturbance Ordinance at a public hearing to be held on Thursday, February 20, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Building, 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania 18466.

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 TO BIDDERS SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by the Tobyhanna Township Board of Supervisors until 1:00 p.m.


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Description
Come out to VFW Post 509 today, Tuesday, January 28th at 1:30pm to recognize and honor "The Four Chaplains" and learn their story as well as that of Charles David. The VFW Post is located at 1917 Goodwin Street, Tobyhanna, PA. For questions, please call the post directly and see the attached flyer for more information.

Sun, 26 Jan 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN 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: APPLICANTS Greg and Deborah Picca of 22 Old Neck Road, Center Moriches, NY 11934 seek dimensional variances from Ordinance §155 Attachment 5 minimum lot and yard requirements R-2 Medium Density Residential District. Applicants proposed to construct 15 ft. x 17 ft.

Fri, 24 Jan 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 002769 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, February 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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PMSD Calendar

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Passover Ends (Jewish) -
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Tax Day -
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Earth Day -
Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students -
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National Day of Prayer (Interfaith) -
Mother's Day -
EHS Biology Keystone Testing -
EHS Biology Keystone Tutoring -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
Ascension Day -
EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
EHS Make-up Keystone Testing -
EHS Algebra Keystone Testing -
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Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 4 Spring Chorus Concert -
Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 5 Spring Chorus Concert -
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PMSD School Board Meeting -
Shavuot (Jewish) -
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