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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

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Arrowhead Lake Sewer Company will submit a PENNVEST loan application for the Arrowhead Lake Sanitary Sewer Improvements Project on October 29, 2025. Arrowhead Lake Sewer Company (ASC) provides wastewater service to Coolbaugh and Tobyhanna Townships in Monroe County. The system serves approximately 1,352 EDUs and has been impacted by excessive inflow and infiltration (I&I), which has led to hydraulic overloading at the Wastewater Treatment Plant. The existing collection system was originally constructed decades ago and requires rehabilitation.

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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Budget Meeting scheduled for Thursday, September 25th, 2025 will be held beginning at 6:30 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal Center located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, PA. To view the meeting agenda, please visit our website at: http://coolbaughtwp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/092525-Budget-Meeting-Agenda.pdf

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VFW Post 509, located at 1917 Goodwin Street, Tobyhanna, will be hosting a FREE Cookout for All Veterans on:

📅 Saturday, October 11, 2025
🕐 1:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Come on out, enjoy great food, camaraderie, and connect with fellow veterans.

👉 Please see the attached flyer for more details. We look forward to seeing you there!

Brown’s Bill Expanding Maternal Health Care Approved by Committee

via Monroe County PA Libertarians: Welcome aboard, Ted Wolski, Tobyhanna Township Supervisor!  Fiscal responsibility, stewardship over your constituents’ hard-earned money forfeited through taxation, and rejection of an “us versus them” paradigm brought you here and we look forward to working with you!

Ted Wolski, Tobyhanna Township Supervisor
Thank you to the Libertarian Party of Pennsylvania for accepting me into the fold 🇺🇸

POCONO PINES, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — An investigation is underway after police say two people were found dead inside their home in Monroe County.

The Pocono Mountain Regional Police stated officers were called to the 170 block of Crockett's Crescent in Pocono Pines for a welfare check.

A family member reported to police that William and Ellen Nathan, both 82, have not been heard from since the weekend prior.

TOBYHANNA TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A Tennessee man is dead after a motorcycle crash in Monroe County.

75-year-old Philip Bramande of Harriman, Tennessee, crashed his motorcycle on I-80 West in Tobyhanna Township on Wednesday, August 20, around 10:30 a.m., according to police.

By Carol Hillestad for Brodhead Watershed Association

If you thought warehouses were a plague on the landscape, give your township a call and ask what the plan is for data centers. Because they’re on their way.  Right now, Tobyhanna Township is considering changes to their zoning ordinance to allow data centers, and a property owner in the headwaters of the Swiftwater Creek hopes to attract one. 

TOBYHANNA, Pa. - Police say a man and woman are facing charges after officers found a dead dog, as well as two emaciated dogs, at a home in Monroe County.

Diajanira Singh and Christopher Singh both face charges of aggravated cruelty to animal, cruelty to animal, and neglect of animal, according to a news release from the Pocono Mountain Regional Police Department.

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🎉 Tonight’s the Night! 🎉
Coolbaugh Township National Night Out
📍 Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park
📍 1790 Church Street, Tobyhanna, PA
🕔 Tonight, 5 PM – 8 PM

Join us for a night of community, fun, and heroes at this year’s National Night Out! This free, family-friendly event is all about bringing neighbors together and celebrating the brave men and women who keep us safe—our Police, Fire, EMS, Military, and emergency agencies.

🎁 The first 250 attendees will receive a FREE tote bag filled with goodies—so arrive early!

Fri, 25 Jul 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 000567 CIVIL 2025, 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, August 28, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

TOBYHANNA, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A woman is facing charges, police say she was found walking, covered in blood, after a stabbing.

On July 21, around 9:50 p.m., officers were called to Starlight Terrace in Tobyhanna for a reported stabbing. While police were responding to the scene, they said reports came in for a woman walking on Winding Way, covered in blood.

The suspect, identified as Colleen Hall, 56, of Tobyhanna, was combative when police attempted to arrest her, kicking an officer in the chest.

Sun, 20 Jul 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Charles Richard Barbee aka Charles R. Barbee aka Charles Barbee, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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STRANGULATION (F2)
(1 COUNT) SIMPLE ASSAULT (M2)
HARASSMENT (S).

Age

26

Race

Black

Gender

Male

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 00:00:00

Dembinski ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Michael Brian Dembinski, also known as Michael B. Dembinski, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

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Join us for a special evening as we honor our local first responders.
Let's come together to show our support! Meet your neighbors, local law enforcement, enjoy food, music performed by Regina Sayles, Bounce Houses, Face Painting, giveaways, and more!

Aware and Prepared- Working together for a stronger community.

🗓️ Date: Saturday, July 26, 2025
🕕 Time: 5:00pm-8:00pm
📍 Location: Coolbaugh Township Municipal Park, 1790 Church Street, Tobyhanna, PA 18466

💙This event is free and open to the public. We hope to see you there!

Sun, 13 Jul 2025 00:00:00

BLASTING NOTICE H&K Group, Inc., 2052 Lucon Road, P.O. Box 196, Skippack, Pennsylvania 19474 proposes blasting at its Locust Ridge Quarry operation, SMP #45950302, located in Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The areas in which blasting will occur are located north and east of Locust Ridge Road (S.R. 4003). Blasting will be conducted in compliance with all State and Federal laws between the hours of 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM as necessary Monday through Friday, weather permitting.

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VFW Post 3448 will be hosting their annual picnic tomorrow afternoon, Saturday July 12th beginning at 1pm at the Hall of Heroes pavilion located at 119 VFW Drive, Tobyhanna. The picnic is open to the public and the cost is $20.00 per adult and children 12 and under are free. The Retiring of the Flag Ceremony will take place at 5pm. For more information, please call the post directly.

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Notice is hereby given that the Coolbaugh Township Board of Supervisors' Regular Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, July 15, 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/2025/07/071525-Public-Meeting-Packet.pdf

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 00:00:00

Dembinski ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Michael Brian Dembinski, also known as Michael B. Dembinski, late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania.

Fri, 11 Jul 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 007824 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, July 31, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE Zoning Hearing Board of Coolbaugh Township will conduct a public hearing on July 24, 2025 at 6:30 PM at the Coolbaugh Township Municipal building located at 5520 Municipal Drive, Tobyhanna, Coolbaugh Township,Pennsylvania, 18466. The purpose of the hearing is to consider an application for a variance from Section 400-116 of the Zoning Code to authorize the occupancy of a single family dwelling that encroaches into the side yard setback..

Sun, 06 Jul 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Patrick Joseph Murtha Jr aka Patrick J. Murtha Jr. aka Patrick J. Murtha aka Patrick Murtha , late of Tobyhanna Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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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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