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Tunkhannock Township

Address

1557 Long Pond Road
PO Box 203
Long Pond, PA 18334
United States

Email
tunksec@longpondpa.com
Tax Rate
2.01 mills

Tunkhannock Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania is a stunning, ecologically rich community nestled in the Pocono Mountains, known for its rare biodiversity, forested landscapes, and growing residential appeal. It’s a place where conservation meets quiet living, with a deep commitment to preserving its natural heritage.


🗺️ Civic & Geographic Snapshot

  • Location: Northwestern Monroe County
  • Area: ~38.9 sq mi (100.9 km²), with ~0.8% water coverage
  • Elevation: ~1,841 ft (561 m)
  • Population: ~7,037 (2020 Census)
  • School District: Pocono Mountain School District

🌿 Ecological Significance

  • Long Pond Preserve: One of the most ecologically distinctive areas in the Northeast U.S., home to 35 rare, threatened, or endangered species
  • Tunkhannock Creek: Forms the namesake “Long Pond” and is designated by the PA DEP as an Exceptional Value Waterway
  • Conservation Partners: Includes the Nature Conservancy, Wildlands Conservancy, and PA Department of Forest and Waters, protecting thousands of acres

🏘️ Communities & Features

  • Includes parts of Blakeslee, Long Pond, Emerald Lakes, Indian Mountain Lake, and Sierra View
  • Hosts the Pocono International Raceway, a major venue for motorsports and festivals like the Elements Music Festival

🏠 Short-Term Rentals (STRs)

  • Permit Required: STRs must be licensed and inspected
  • STR Friendliness: Rated very STR-friendly, with clear guidelines and active oversight

🧭 Township Identity

Tunkhannock Township is a place of rare natural beauty and quiet resilience. Its forests and wetlands are among the most biologically diverse in Pennsylvania, while its communities offer a peaceful lifestyle with access to recreation and culture. Whether you're hiking through Long Pond or attending a race at Pocono Raceway, the township invites you to experience nature and community in harmony.

Short Term Rental Information

Short-term rentals in Tunkhannock Township require permit, inspections and there are certain restrictions on the property.

Tunkhannock Township News

Wed, 24 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dale D. McKellin Sr. Late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 02/06/2024.

More Than $23 Million Headed to Northeast Pennsylvania to Improve High-Speed Internet Access

Police throughout Monroe County are targeting aggressive drivers this month.

Stroud Area Regional Police monitored traffic today along Lower Main Street in Stroudsburg.

It's known as a raceway to police and a high volume crash area.

And today, News13’s Nicole Walters got to ride-along as vehicles were cited for speeding in Stroudsburg.

 "BEEP! That was at 42 miles per hour."

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Irene Mary Oesterle a/k/a Irene M. Oesterle, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 18 Apr 2024 00:00:00

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Wed, 17 Apr 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Dale D. McKellin Sr. Late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 02/06/2024.

Tunkhannock Township Supervisors say some seasonal vendors have not paid their taxes to the township.Chair George Ewald said Pocono Raceway and ...

SCORE Symposium

Earlier this semester, East Stroudsburg University’s department of sport management welcomed six guest speakers currently working in the sport industry to campus for the S.C.O.R.E. (Sport Careers: Opportunities, Recruitment, and Employment) Symposium. A total of 89 students attended the symposium.

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LONG POND, Pa. (April 4, 2024) – Pocono Raceway has been nominated by an expert panel at USA TODAY in the “Best NASCAR Track” category of the national media outlet’s 10Best Readers’ Choice travel awards.

Pennsylvania State Police Troop N – Hazleton Station continues the investigation into missing person 26-year-old Susan Cerritelli.

Susan was last seen at her home in Long Pond, Monroe County at noon on May 11, 1983. Her husband, Andrew Cerritelli, said he left their home at noon to go to Philadelphia, and when he returned at 6:00 p.m. she was gone.

PSP stated all of Susan’s family lived out of state at the time of her disappearance, but it was uncharacteristic of her not to contact them, and they all believed foul play was involved in her case.

National American Chemical Society Spring Conference

East Stroudsburg University’s Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry was represented the National American Chemical Society Spring Conference earlier this month. One faculty member and three students represented ESU by presenting their research.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 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 198 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, April 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 22 Mar 2024 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 6843 CIVIL 2022 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, April 25, 2024 AT 10:00 A.M.

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Hosea James a/k/a Hosea James III, lateof Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 00:00:00

Estate Notice ESTATE OF CAROL SUE SHERIDAN-CORBO, a/k/a Carol S. Corbo, a/k/a Carol S. Sheridan, Deceased December 20, 2023, of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County. Letters of Administration in the above-named estate have been granted to Erin Fitzgerald, Jessica Grouss and William Sheridan.

Sun, 17 Mar 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Kenneth L. Shannon, Jr., late of Tunkhannock, Monroe County, PA. LETTERS OF ADMINISTRATION on the above Estate have been granted to the undersigned, who request all persons having claims or demands against the estate of the decedent to make known the same and all persons indebted to the decedent to make payment without delay to: Joanna L.

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Thu, 14 Mar 2024 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Hosea James a/k/a Hosea James III, lateof Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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  • CRC Brakleen 175 on July 12 will be the longest scheduled NCTS race ever run at Pocono with a scheduled 70 laps/175 miles and also the first on a Friday evening.
  • Pocono Raceway, CRC Brakleen launching sweepstakes and special race ticket offer in conjunction with extended race length.
  • Weekend also features the Xfinity Series Explore the Pocono Mountains 225 on Saturday, July 13, and Cup Series Pocono 400 on Sunday, July 14.

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PMSD Calendar

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EHS Biology Keystone Testing -
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Swiftwater Intermediate School Grade 4 Spring Chorus Concert -
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