TLC Park Closure Notice TLC Park will be closed on Monday, September 28, 2026, due to the installation of the new pedestrian walking bridge. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience while this improvement is completed. TLC Park will reopen on Tuesday, September 29, 2026. Thank you for your understanding! - Pocono Township
GET READY - FALL CLEANUP IS THIS WEEKEND! Pocono Township’s Fall Cleanup is happening this Friday, 9/25 and Saturday, 9/26 from 7:30 am to 3:00 pm each day! Drop-off Location: 112 Township Drive, Tannersville Rain or shine, we’ll be ready for you! Our amazing Department of Public Works team will be on-site to help unload your vehicles. Cash or check only. Please see the attached flyer for complete pricing and details.
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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Township Manager Pocono Township – Monroe County, Pennsylvania Position Summary Pocono Township, a First Class Township in Monroe County, Pennsylvania, is seeking an experienced, highly organized, and decisive professional to serve as Township Manager. The Township Manager is the chief administrative officer and is responsible for the efficient implementation of policies established by the Board of Commissioners, while ensuring accountability, transparency, and effective municipal operations. This position requires a disciplined leader who can execute Board direction, maintain operational control, and ensure that Township business is conducted in a consistent, professional, and compliant manner. Key Responsibilities Serve as the chief administrative officer in accordance with the Pennsylvania First Class Township Code Implement all policies, ordinances, and directives of the Board of Commissioners in a timely and effective manner Direct and supervise all Township departments, personnel, and day-to-day operations Establish and enforce administrative procedures, internal controls, and operational standards Prepare, administer, and monitor the annual operating and capital budgets, ensuring fiscal discipline Oversee procurement, contract administration, and vendor performance Manage capital projects, infrastructure improvements, and development-related coordination Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, including audit and financial reporting requirements Attend all Board meetings, provide regular operational updates, and ensure proper execution of Board actions Serve as the central point of coordination between the Board, staff, legal counsel, engineers, and third-party professionals Respond to resident, business, and stakeholder concerns in a professional and timely manner Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Public Administration, Business Administration, Finance, or related field (Master’s preferred) Minimum of 7–10 years of progressively responsible municipal management experience, preferably in Pennsylvania Strong working knowledge of the Pennsylvania First Class Township Code and municipal governance structure Demonstrated experience in budgeting, financial oversight, and internal controls Proven ability to manage personnel, enforce policies, and maintain organizational discipline Strong communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with elected officials, staff, and the public Experience with land development, zoning, infrastructure projects, and grant administration is strongly preferred Preferred Attributes Ability to operate independently while maintaining strict adherence to Board direction High level of integrity, professionalism, and accountability Strong organizational and problem-solving skills Experience working in a high-growth or development-driven municipality Compensation & Benefits Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and retirement plan Paid time off and professional development opportunities Application Process Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to: Board of Commissioners Pocono Township [email protected];[email protected] Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Equal Opportunity Employer Pocono Township is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Memo from Township Engineer-Jon Tresslar, 03/03/2026 Pat and I met with representatives from Core 5, Pentex GC, Muschlitz site contractor, Mauer & Scott blasting company, Rocky Rift Consulting blast monitoring company, and two individuals from DEP (Ross Klock, Heath Gustafson). It was a long meeting, approximately 1.5 hours. Most of the meeting consisted of me asking questions and with most of the responses coming from the DEP, or Don Haney with Rocky Rift Consulting. They spent a lot of time trying to educate. The key issues coming out of the meeting were: 1. All the blasts are well below the DEP allowable threshold and the limits established on Core 5’s blasting permit. Seismograph data was shown to verify this. 2. The permit requires only one point be established for seismograph testing; they are setting up four (4). 3. The air horn is not to warn residents of a blast. It is to alert construction workers on the site. DEP has no requirements to alert surrounding property owners of blasts. They are doing this as a courtesy. 4. Ground vibration is limited by DEP and is a condition of the permit. While it is possible to feel the vibrations off-site, the regulatory limits have been set so that any blasts felt offsite will not cause any cosmetic damage to interior plaster or drywalls. These two areas are the most susceptible to vibration damage and if damage does occur at a structure this is the first indication. Foundation cracks or other damage would not occur before cracks in the plaster or drywall. 5. Airblast is also regulated by DEP with strict limits set. The most vulnerable structural element to airblast is windows. They will break first. I don’t believe the Township has received any complaints regarding airblasts. 6. DEP was going to investigate two formal complaints the day of the meeting. They would not tell me who, as that is confidential. They said they will not investigate a property until they file a formal complaint. 7. I asked if they had a pre-blast inspection. They said a partial inspection. Don Haney from Rocky Rift Consulting, Inc., went to house to perform the inspection but was met on his way there at the end of Ruby Lane by an “advocate”. The “advocate” was from another township . The “advocate” convinced property owner not to allow Don to go into the house and complete an internal pre-blast inspection. Don said he did perform an inspection of the outside of the house. 8. Property owner also refused to allow them to set up a seismograph on property to measure readings from the blast. The did record blasts upstream and downstream of her property, and like others were well below the permit limits. 9. Water testing is not required by the DEP but Core 5 agreed to do it anyway. They haven’t shared those results. 10. I believe as you know, since Core 5 is following their permit requirements (confirmed by the DEP representatives) they will continue to blast acknowledging that Pocono Township has issued a cease letter. I am not sure much if any of this is new information but they made a very concerted effort to educate us about blasting, the DEP assuring us that they are monitoring and are looking out for the residents and to date all blasting has proceeded well below (about 20%of the allowable) permit requirements.
