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Board of Commissioners Meeting

OCTOBER 6, 2025

5:30 PM - 8 PM

MEETING
BOC

If you require a special accommodation to attend a public meeting, please contact the Township 570-629-1922 to discuss how Pocono Township may best accommodate your needs.


To view meeting agendas and minutes, please click here to visit the Board of Commissioners page.

Public Hearing – Ordinance amending Chapter 170

OCTOBER 6, 2025

5:30 PM - 8 PM

MEETING
BOC

LEGAL NOTICE


NOTICE is hereby given that the Board of Commissioners of Pocono Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will consider at a Public Hearing to be held at 5:30 p.m. on the 6th day of October, 2025, at the Pocono Township Municipal Building, 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, Pennsylvania 18372, the adoption of an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of Pocono Township, revising Chapter 170, Emergency Access To Buildings; § 170-1 Definitions and § 170-4 Knox Box® Required For Existing Commercial and/or Industrial Buildings. Copies of the proposed Ordinance may be examined without charge or obtained for a charge not greater than the actual cost of reproduction thereof at the Pocono Township Municipal Building during regular business hours.


Leo V. DeVito, Jr., Esquire

Solicitor of Pocono Township

Octoberfest

OCTOBER 10, 2025

2:00 PM - 8 PM



112 Township Drive, Tannersville, PA

EVENT

CALLING ALL BREWERIES & FOOD VENDORS!

Pocono Township is getting ready for our Oktoberfest celebration on Friday, October 10, 2025, and we’re looking for local breweries and food vendors to join the fun!



If you’ve got the brews or bites to bring the flavor to fall, we want YOU to be part of this festive community event!


Whether it’s craft beer, pretzels, bratwurst, sweet treats, or fall-inspired favorites, we’re looking to make this Oktoberfest one to remember!


Interested? Contact Jenn Gambino at [email protected] or send us a message for more details and a vendor form.


Tag your favorite food truck or brewery and let them know we’re looking for them!

Planning Commission Meeting

OCTOBER 14, 2025

6:00 PM - 8 PM

MEETING
planning

The Pocono Township Planning Commission holds public meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., excluding holidays. 


To view meeting agendas and minutes, please click here to visit the Planning Commission page.

Spooky Walk: Kids Night

OCTOBER 17, 2025

7:00 PM

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Spooky Walk: Kids Night at MVP Park!


Calling all little ghouls, goblins, and brave adventurers! Join us Friday, October 17 at 7:00 PM at MVP Park for a family-friendly Spooky Walk through the woods… where the trees whisper secrets, shadows move, and Sasquatch has escaped his cage!


This night is especially for kids, with age-appropriate scares, magical surprises, and spooky stories told by our lively tour guides. Keep your eyes and ears open… you never know when the mysterious Sasquatch might appear!


Highlights:

  • Fun, spooky stories along the trail
  • Watch out for Sasquatch!

Our Lady of Victory Church’s Annual Artisan Craft Fair

OCTOBER 18, 2025

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

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Artisan Craft Show set for October 18th


TANNERSVILLE, Pa. (July 2025) — Our Lady of Victory Church, located at Cherry Lane Road Tannersville will host its annual Artisan Craft Show on Saturday, October 18th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.


This event features over 25 artisans showcasing their beautiful, handmade products, such as Candles, Wooden bowls, Wreaths, Art, and Ceramics. In addition, we will have wonderful homemade food, a tricky tray and a 50/50. Admission is $2.00 and will be donated to the Pocono Township Fire Company for the benefit of our local community.


Parking is free. You are welcome to sit down and join us for lunch or order take-out. Any questions may be directed to: Fran Prebish at [email protected] or 973-809-3184.


This fundraising event benefits both the Pocono Township Fire Company and Our Lady of Victory Church, its parish and community activities.


Our Lady of Victory is a welcoming Catholic community dedicated to the mission to Know, Love and Serve God by living the Eucharist.

Pocono & Jackson Township’s Historical Society Open House

OCTOBER 18, 2025

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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The Pocono & Jackson Township’s Historical Society will hold an Open House on Saturday October 18th from 9:30 a.m. thru 12:30 p.m. at the Mountain View Park Heritage Center.

Spooky Walk: Adult Night

OCTOBER 18, 2025

7:00 PM

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Spooky Walk: Adult Night at MVP Park


Brave enough to face the shadows? Join us Saturday, October 18 at 7:00 PM at MVP Park for an adult-only Spooky Walk through the woods… where the darkness hides secrets, and Sasquatch has broken free!


Prepare for a thrilling night of eerie tales, spine-chilling sights, and unexpected encounters. Our tour guides will lead you along a twisting path, but beware—the woods are alive after dark, and Sasquatch is on the hunt.


Highlights:

  • Spine-tingling stories along the trail
  • Creepy characters lurking in the shadows
  • Watch your step—Sasquatch might be watching!
  • Chilling surprises to keep you on edge

Pocono & Jackson Township’s Historical Society General Meeting

OCTOBER 20, 2025

2:00 PM - 4:00 pm

meeting

Pocono & Jackson Township’s Historical Society will hold a General Meeting at the Mountain View Park Heritage Center on October 20, 2025 from 2 p.m. thru 4 p.m.

Board of Commissioners Meeting

OCTOBER 20, 2025

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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The Pocono Township Planning Commission holds public meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., excluding holidays. 


To view meeting agendas and minutes, please click here to visit the Planning Commission page.

Trunk or Treat

OCTOBER 26, 2025

3:00 PM - 6:00 PM

EVENT

Trunk-or-Treat at Our New Location!


Join us for a spooktacular afternoon of family fun on Sunday, October 26, from 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM at our new location: 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville!


Dress in your favorite costume and enjoy safe, family-friendly Trunk-or-Treating, where decorated cars hand out sweet treats to all the little ghouls and goblins.


Event Highlights:

  • Trunk-or-Treating for kids of all ages
  • Live entertainment
  • Delicious food available
  • Festive fun for the whole family!
  • Car Contest – Enter Your Vehicle!
  • Want to Enter Your Car in the Contest?


Contact the office at 570-629-1922 or email [email protected]

to reserve your spot.


Bring your friends, your costumes, and your Halloween spirit. We can’t wait to see you there!

Board of Commissioners Meeting

NOVEMBER 3, 2025

6:00 PM - 8:00 PM

MEETING
BOC

The Pocono Township Planning Commission holds public meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at 6:00 p.m., excluding holidays. 


To view meeting agendas and minutes, please click here to visit the Planning Commission page.

Fall Leaf Dropoff

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - NOVEMBER 8, 2025

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

EVENT

November 6, 2025 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

November 7, 2025 9:00 am – 1:00 pm

November 8, 2025 9:00 am – 1:00 pm


The dropoff location will be at the top of Mountain View Park. Signs will be posted in the park to guide where to go!

News

November 9, 2026
ATTENTION POCONO TOWNSHIP RESIDENTS! If you need your leaves picked up, please call the Pocono Township Administration Building at 570-629-1922 option 9 to be added to our pickup list. In order to have your leaves picked up please make sure to call the Township by 11/16/2026. When calling, please be prepared to provide your: -Name -Property Address -Phone Number Important: Leaves must be brought to the edge of your property along the roadway so our Public Works Department can access them for pickup. Our Public Works Department began traveling throughout the Township today to start leaf collection. We kindly ask for your patience as our crew works hard to get around to everyone who has already called and requested a pickup. Thank you for your cooperation and patience! Pocono Township
November 5, 2026
Leaves may be dropped off at Mountain View Park on the following dates: Thursday November 12th Friday November 13th Thursday November 19th Friday November 20th  Drop off times are from 9 AM - 2 PM.
November 5, 2026
Notice: TLC Park's water has been shut off for the season. It will be turned back on in Spring 2027.
October 7, 2026
The Bookmobile is Coming to TLC Park! Pocono Township is excited to welcome the Bookmobile to TLC Park, starting October 8th! The Bookmobile will be at TLC Park from 2:30 PM–3:00 PM on the following dates.  Come check it out, explore the books, and enjoy this great community resource!
July 17, 2026
Pocono Township would like to take a moment to congratulate Bradley Harrison on his appointment as our new Emergency Management Coordinator. We wish him great success as he takes on this important role serving our community. We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to Chief of Police Jim Wagner for serving as interim Emergency Management Coordinator over the past several months. Your dedication and willingness to serve in multiple capacities are greatly appreciated. Last but certainly not lease, congratulations to our newly appointed Commissioner, Dan McCreary. We look forward to the knowledge, experience, and perspective you will bring to the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners. Please join us in congratulation Bradley and Dan, and in thanking Chief Wagner. We appreciate all their commitment to serving the community.
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