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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, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE Estate of Thomas V. Heath aka Thomas Heath, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Welcome to 3 Reasons Why, your guide to making the most of Race Weekend at Pocono Raceway! Just like our legendary three turns at the Tricky Triangle, we’re giving you three not-so-tricky ways to elevate your race day experience. Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a longtime fan, this series will help you get the most out of your trip to Pocono.

Mon, 17 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Tunkhannock Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18334 on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 4:00 p.m. for consideration of the application of Donald C. Miler, Jr. for a variance to install a fence of 6 feet in height and to allow the use of a licensed recreational vehicle for hunting camp purposes. In addition, the Zoning Hearing Board shall hear the appeals of Donald C. Miller, Jr.

TUNKHANNOCK TWP., MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Police report two people have died after a multi-vehicle crash due to fog over the weekend.

On March 15 around 2:30 p.m., officers were called for a crash with entrapment on Route 115 in Tunkhannock Township.

Police say a vehicle was turning from Route 115 south into a driveway when a second vehicle traveling north hit them due to low visibility from the fog.

Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00

ESTATE NOTICE ESTATE OF Susan Celona, late of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, deceased.

Pennsylvania tourism sponsors NASCAR race at Tricky Triangle in 2025

The Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau (PMVB) is proud to share NASCAR weekend at Pocono Raceway will once again highlight the strength of the tourism industry in the Poconos and across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators held a press conference for three suspects identified after an Airbnb shoot-out that left a man dead.

The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata;

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Investigators held a press conference for three suspects identified after a rental property shootout left a man dead in the Poconos.

The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata;

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men are facing homicide charges for their alleged involvement in a deadly shooting that occurred at a party in a rental property in the Poconos.

The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata;

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Three men are facing homicide charges for their alleged involvement in a deadly shooting that occurred at a party in an Airbnb in the Poconos.

The following three men have been charged with homicide and attempted homicide in the death of 22-year-old Lionardo Hernandez Zarata;

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to clarify where the party occurred.

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are facing various charges after being arrested during a party that turned deadly at a rental home in the Poconos..

LONG POND, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — Seven people are facing various charges after being arrested during a party that turned deadly at an Airbnb.

According to Monroe County District Attorney Mike Mancuso, the following seven suspects are charged with various offenses, including narcotics, burglary, and hindering the apprehension;

Fri, 07 Mar 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 1364 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Mar 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 3967 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Mar 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 005632 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 07 Mar 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 002569 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Too many massive warehouses: That was the message residents in one local county wanted lawmakers to hear on Monday.

They’re concerned the structures are threatening the natural beauty of the area, and they want the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to put a stop to a proposal to build another one.

Poconos residents on Monday taking a stand against another huge warehouse proposal. “Not in my backyard,” they say.

They’re also claiming that another warehouse would potentially threaten a local waterway.

Sun, 02 Mar 2025 00:00:00

PUBLIC NOTICE Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County NOTICE IS HEREBY GIV-EN that the Zoning Hearing Board of Tunkhannock Township has scheduled a Public Hearing at the Tunk-hannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, Monroe County, Pennsylvania 18334 on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 4:00 p.m.

Fri, 28 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 1364 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 28 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 002569 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 28 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 005632 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

  • The VISITPA.COM-sponsored race is coming back to “The Tricky Triangle” on Sunday, June 22, as part of a NASCAR tripleheader weekend.
  • Governor Shapiro understands the importance of the tourism industry to Pennsylvania’s economy, and included $64 million in funding in his proposed 2025-26 budget to prepare for America’s 250th birthday next year.

LONG POND, PA (February 27, 2025) – Governor Josh Shapiro announced today that his Administration is partnering  with Pocono Raceway

Fri, 21 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 002569 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

Fri, 21 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 005632 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, March 27, 2025 AT 10:00 A.M.

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PMSD Calendar

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Act 80 Day - 3 Hour Early Dismissal for Students -
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EHS Biology 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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