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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

GRAND MARSHAL FOR THE GREAT AMERICAN GETAWAY 400 PRESENTED BY VISITPA.COM

  • Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro to serve as Honorary Starter for Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series race beginning at 2 p.m. ET.

LONG POND, Pa. (June 20, 2025) – Kurt Busch, a member of the 2026 NASCAR Hall of Fame class, has been named the Grand Marshal for The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM NASCAR Cup Series race set for Sunday at Pocono Raceway.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's the big race weekend at Pocono Raceway, and it's also a Drug Take Back weekend at the Raceway.

Race fans can bring their unused or outdated prescription drugs to the track, where they will be collected and safely destroyed at a later date.  

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It’s not every day you get to see your hometown represented in one of the top-ranked motorsports organizations in the world.

But now, thanks to partnerships in the Poconos and even our news station, part of NEPA will be spotlighted on the racetrack for all to see.

At Pocono Raceway, the energy is electrifying as fans and drivers are getting ready for three series. The Craftsman Truck Series Friday, the Xfinity Series Saturday, and the big NASCAR Cup Series Sunday.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— It's a big weekend for NASCAR fans here in NEPA.

Fans are piling into Pocono Raceway by the thousands, getting ready for the weekend.

28/22's Avery Nape was at the Tricky Triangle to see how the fans are getting revved up.

Hundreds of RVs, campers, and tents piled into the infield at Pocono Raceway.

The energy there was so high, you would think the race already began.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — It's almost time for race weekend at the Tricky Triangle in Long Pond, and all the wet and rainy weather this week isn't dampening the spirit of NASCAR fans.

Many infield campers started showing up this morning to set up their spots at Pocono Raceway for the weekend.

  • Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin enjoying dominant run at Pocono Raceway since 2019.
  • “The Tricky Triangle” is the final seeding race for upcoming $1 million NASCAR In-Season Challenge.

LONG POND, Pa. (June 16, 2025) – The Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM at Pocono Raceway on Sunday will serve as the final and pivotal Cup Series race in determining the driver seedings for the upcoming $1 million NASCAR In-Season Challenge.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — The Tricky Triangle is coming to life this weekend as the NASCAR Cup Series takes a pit stop in the Poconos.

In its 52nd year in the NASCAR Cup Series Circuit, family-owned Pocono Raceway is gearing up for race weekend.

Stretching out two and a half miles long, a tricky question is plastered on the last turn before the start/finish line.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — NASCAR is heading back to the Poconos for the 2025 NASCAR Race Weekend at Pocono Raceway.

Those who would like to watch from home can do so using the following services:

Fri, 13 Jun 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 674 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, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Office of Attorney General staff will be at the race weekend, June 20-22, collecting unused, expired prescription medications

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — Thursday, June 12, 2025

HARRISBURG – Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office is again partnering with Pocono Raceway for its annual Drug Take Back event during NASCAR race weekend at the track from June 20 to 22 for “The Great American Getaway 400.” 

  • Limited seating remains for next Sunday’s Great American Getaway 400 presented by VISITPA.COM NASCAR Cup Series race.
  • All 3,300 available camping sites have been sold for the June 20-22 NASCAR tripleheader.
  • Tickets still available for next Friday’s NASCAR CRAFTMAN Truck Series and next Saturday’s Xfinity Series races.

LONG POND, Pa.

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JoAnn Elizabeth Kiefer a/k/a JoAnn E. Kiefer, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Franklin J. Kiefer, Jr. 4779 Aziza Road New Tripoli, PA 18066 Gladys E. Wiles, Esquire Snyder & Wiles, P.C. 7731 Main Street Fogelsville, PA 18051 May 27,June 3,10 2025 LSOM0298706

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joseph DeFalco, Jr., late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within 2 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Register of Wills, Monroe County, Docket No.

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Cherylynn Frantz, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

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Fri, 06 Jun 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 007679-CV-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, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 06 Jun 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 674 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, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of JoAnn Elizabeth Kiefer a/k/a JoAnn E. Kiefer, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, PA. Any person or persons having claim against or indebted to estate present same to Administrator Franklin J. Kiefer, Jr. 4779 Aziza Road New Tripoli, PA 18066 Gladys E. Wiles, Esquire Snyder & Wiles, P.C. 7731 Main Street Fogelsville, PA 18051 May 27,June 3,10 2025 LSOM0298706

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Joseph DeFalco, Jr., late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased. Letters of Administration in the above named estate having been granted to the undersigned, all persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment, and those having claims are directed to present the same without delay to the undersigned or his/her attorney within 2 months from the date hereof and to file with the Clerk of the Court of Common Pleas of the Register of Wills, Monroe County, Docket No.

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Ignard Rondon, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 30 May 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 007679-CV-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, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 30 May 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Cherylynn Frantz, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Fri, 30 May 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 674 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, June 26, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.


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NASCAR Cup Series

Sunday, June 22 at 2:00 P.M. on Prime Video



NASCAR Xfinity Series

Saturday, June 21 at 3:30 P.M. on CW Sports


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PMSD Calendar

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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 -
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EHS Literature Keystone Testing -
Ascension Day -
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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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