Notice to Bidders Sealed bids will be publicly opened and read on Monday, March 16, 2026 at approximately 10:30 a.m. for letting by the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting scheduled to be held on Monday, March 16, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Pocono Township Municipal Building (205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA) for the following, to wit: Roll-off refuse containers for the Township's Annual Spring Cleanup scheduled for April 24 to April 25, 2026 AND the Township’s Annual Fall Cleanup scheduled for September 25 and September 26, 2026 . Bids shall be for enough containers to accept approximately 700 cubic yards of Municipal Solid Waste for Spring Cleanup and 400 cubic yards of municipal waste for Fall Cleanup. All dumpsters shall have a minimum capacity of 20 cubic yards. A minimum of 300 cubic yards of empty containers shall be delivered to the Township's Maintenance Yard by 2:00 PM, the Tuesday before the date of cleanup . Vendor shall deliver an additional empty container to the Township's Maintenance Yard when a filled container is removed by vendor as directed by the Township. Between 20 and 35 containers are estimated to be filled and removed during the clean-up, depending on the size dumpster provided. Vendor shall provide an on-call operator for the exchange of filled containers on an as-needed basis for the duration of the clean-up. All containers are to be removed by 2:00 PM, the Friday after the clean-up event . Bid price shall be per cubic yard of Municipal Solid Waste (MSW). Bids shall include delivery, set-up, exchange, and removal of containers. Disposal site must comply with the Monroe County Solid Waste Management Plan. Bids must be received by 10:00 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026 . Bids will be opened and read aloud at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Monday, March 16, 2026 . Bids shall be submitted on forms provided by the Township. All bids shall be submitted in sealed envelopes and clearly marked " CLEAN-UP BID. " Bids will be considered for letting by the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners at their regular meeting on Monday, March 16, 2026 at approximately 6:00 p.m . A Certificate of Insurance shall accompany all bids. No bids may be withdrawn for a period of sixty (60) days after date above specified for receiving, opening, and reading of bids. Each bid must be accompanied by a bid bond in the amount of ten (10%) percent of the total bid. Security shall be in the form of a certified check, bank cashier's check or satisfactory bid bond naming as payee the Township of Pocono. The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all proposals deemed to be in the best interest of the Township, or parts thereof, and to waive any defects or irregularities in the proposals. Pocono Township Board of Commissioners Publish dates: Monday, February 16, 2026 and Monday, February 23, 2026 AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Core 5 Blasting Sched ule for 2-2-2026 thru 2-6-2026 The Core 5 property will be blasting on their parcel. Tuesday February 3 & Thursday February 5 Between the hours of 10am-2pm Prior to blasting they will sound an air horn with 3 short blasts, followed by 1 long blast of the airhorn to clear the site.
The Pocono Township Board of Commissioners issues the following clarification to ensure that the public is accurately informed about the Township’s official positions and actions.
As Chair of the Pocono Township Board of Commissioners, I am responding to concerns arising from comments made during a recent public meeting.
Pocono Township is currently accepting applications for the position of Vacancy Chair. In a First-Class Township, the Vacancy Chair serves an important statutory role. If a vacancy occurs on the Board of Commissioners and the remaining Commissioners are unable to reach a majority decision on a replacement, the Vacancy Chair is called upon to cast the deciding vote. This position helps ensure continuity of governance and prevents a stalemate that could delay Township operations. This position has an annual term, unpaid, and no prior governmental experience is required. The role is activated only when needed and does not involve regular meetings. Interviews will be held at the January 20th meeting at 6:00 p.m. Location: 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA 18372 Interested residents should submit a letter of interest and resume to [email protected] , no later than January 15th, 2026 This is a unique opportunity for a resident to play a critical role in maintaining stable and effective local government.
Pocono Township is currently accepting applications to fill a vacancy on the Zoning Hearing Board. The Zoning Hearing Board plays an important role in local government by hearing and deciding requests for zoning variances, special exceptions, and appeals related to the Township’s Zoning Ordinance. Board members help ensure that land-use decisions are fair, transparent, and consistent with Township regulations while considering the needs of residents and property owners. This is a four-year term, unpaid, and no prior zoning or planning experience is required. Training and guidance are provided, making this a great opportunity for residents interested in civic service and community involvement. Interviews will be held at the January 20th Board of Commissioners meeting at 6:00 p.m. Location: 205 Old Mill Road, Tannersville, PA 18372 Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest and resume to [email protected] no later than 1-15-2026 Serving on the Zoning Hearing Board is a meaningful way to contribute to the future growth and character of Pocono Township.
