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Borough Seeks Downtown Manager
Interested in a great job to promoting our downtown and helping our business community? Then we have the perfect job for you! This is a new position and has great pay and benefits. For more information, please see our “Employment Opportunities” page.
West Nile Virus Detected in Stroudsburg
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection Vector Management has reported 1 mosquito sample testing positive for West Nile Virus in Stroudsburg Boro. Additional mosquito surveillance, sampling, larval control, and adult mosquito controls are being performed as necessary by Monroe County Mosquito-borne Disease Control staff.
We recommend residents take time to inspect their yards and take a few minutes to clean up and dump out any sources of stagnant water. Mosquito surveillance indicates that many common mosquito species in residential areas come from artificial containers left behind by humans. Artificial containers such as tires, buckets, child toys, tarps, and even swimming pools are preferred by mosquitoes because natural predators that prey on mosquito larvae are not present. One bucket or tire in someone’s backyard can produce hundreds to thousands of mosquitoes in a year.
May through October, mosquitoes can complete their life cycle within five to seven days. Residents should use repellents when spending time outside, a variety of which could be found at most home and garden centers. For individuals who don’t like to use repellents, we recommend taking an electric fan outside with you. Mosquitoes are weak flyers and the fan will help keep them away. As a last resort, residents can purchase insecticides from garden and hardware stores to spray in their yard but they need to be sure to follow the label instructions.
Please report any concerns to the Borough at (570) 421-5444, email lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com.
Temporary Political Signs
As a reminder, temporary political signs are allowed on private property 30 days prior to, and 30 days after, election day. Political signs cannot be posted on private property without the owner’s consent. Political signs are not permitted on Borough, County and state property.
Thank you for your support in adhering to these guidelines!
Public Review Notice: Environmental Documents for Pocono Family YMCA Capital Project
The Borough of Stroudsburg is making available the following environmental documents for public review in connection with the proposed redevelopment of the Pocono Family YMCA at 805, 809, and 823 Main Street, Stroudsburg, PA.
This project is receiving federal funding through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is subject to an environmental review process under 24 CFR Part 58. The documents listed below are being posted in accordance with HUD regulations to ensure transparency and provide the public with an opportunity to review the findings and determinations made as part of this process.
Documents Available for Review:
- Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact (FONSI) and Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds (NOI-RROF)
This legal notice summarizes the environmental findings and signals the Borough’s intention to request release of federal funds for the project. - Environmental Review Record (ERR)
A summary document outlining the full scope of the environmental review conducted for the project. - Environmental Assessment
A comprehensive set of reports, maps, assessments, and compliance documentation prepared to evaluate the project’s potential environmental impacts.
These materials are available for public review and comment beginning April 17, 2025, for a period of 15 days.
For questions or comments, please contact:
Lawrence Kopp, Borough Manager
700 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
Phone: (570) 421-5444 x104
Email: lkopp@stroudsburgboro.com
Borough of Stroudsburg Ordinance | Alternate Side Parking
The Borough’s Ordinance on Alternate Side Parking (§ 15-307) requires vehicles to be moved, and physically parked, on the alternate side from 5:00 pm to 5:00 pm the next day. As a courtesy, we will not ticket vehicles from between 5:00 pm and 5:30 pm, giving everyone the time to move their vehicles without potentially receiving a ticket. Outside of this window, you will receive a ticket if you are parked on the wrong side of the street. We understand that this may be an inconvenience to some. However, having cars potentially parked on both sides of the street causes serious safety issues for both vehicles and pedestrians. We thank you in advance for your consideration and support.
Join the Board of the Stroudsburg Community Food Resource Center and Shape Our Community!
Click here for more information!
Residental Parking Permits
Residential parking permits (Hill, West, South Districts) are now available to complete online for both Owners and Tenants. Please click here or the online payment icon (top right of the page) and follow the directions.
Residential Trash Containers
Please note that Casella will only pick-up trash in provided containers. Additional non-authorized containers with trash are not permitted and will not be picked-up. Trash fees are determined on a per container basis. If you have additional trash that needs to be disposed of, please purchase trash bags at the Borough Building or contact us and we will arrange for another Casella trash cart to be added to your account.
UNAUTHORIZED RECYCLABLES
Twin Boroughs Recycling has seen a troubling increase in the number of hypodermic needles and containers holding bodily fluids in recyclables set out for pick-up. This is extremely dangerous for Twin Boroughs Recycling employees and violates several Borough Ordinances. We will cite, and potentially refer to SARP for criminal prosecution, any Borough resident that continues in this practice.
New Solid Waste Fees for 2025
The Borough of Stroudsburg is raising Solid Waste Fees in 2025. First Quarter bills have been mailed and they should be arriving in the next several days. The new fees are:
Monthly Fee $ 42.50
Quarterly Fee $127.00
Annual Fee $500.00
Fees were increased due to two factors. Firstly, fees increased in the second year of our contract with Casella. Secondly, the majority of the increase is due to more accurately reflecting in bills the actual personnel and administrative costs required to administer this program. This is a one-time adjustment, and future rate increases will not have this added component.
We thank residents for their continued support of this important program!
Your Input Needed | Take a Short Survey
Stroudsburg is considering a ban on single-use plastic carryout bags by businesses in the Borough. Numerous municipalities throughout Pennsylvania, and nationwide, as well as some states, have already enacted similar bans.
This ban would include plastic bags at the point of sale as well as for their use in pickup or delivery sales. As an alternative, businesses can either provide paper bags, have reusable bags for purchase, or encourage customers to bring their own reusable bags.
The plastic bag ban is an effort to reduce the use of wasteful single-use bags and their negative impact on the environment.
How do you feel about this potential change? Help us by taking a short, two question survey by clicking on the link below:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/F6KRM3F
Sign the Petition to Scale Back the Expansion of I-80
Stroudsburg is the only town in Pennsylvania that is bisected by Interstate 80. The highway literally runs through the center of town, cutting Stroudsburg and South Stroudsburg in two.
PennDOT's proposal to expand I-80 will devastate the area, negatively impact the community, encroach on our pristine creek, streams and exceptional value watercourse, and require earthmoving activities (relocating a creek). It will crush Stroudsburg Borough, the Monroe County seat, and will wreak havoc on local businesses, cutting off accessibility to our thriving downtown Main Street. Two major hospitals, emergency services and fire companies will have dangerous response times due to the closure of two exits. Constant Main Street gridlock will be inevitable due to the closing of these exits and South Stroudsburg will be cut off with huge soundwalls.
This project will kill our tax base and lead to an increase in the borough tax, the school tax and the library tax. This would be devastating to our residents and business owners.
Annual Solid Waste Billing Cycles
Click here to review the mailing dates and due dates for trash pickup.
Stroudsburg Mobility Study
Click here to review the completed mobility study.
Notice to all Residents and Taxpayers: Please be sure to identify your home/ building address by placing your house/building number in a visible area either on the building or on your mailbox. This will help emergency service personnel locate you if there is a need for service. Thank you for helping us help you!
Welcome to the Borough of Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg is a local government located in the heart of the Pocono Mountain region of northeast Pennsylvania. The Borough boasts a bustling downtown area with a wonderful assortment of shops and restaurants – it is THE premiere downtown area of the Poconos.
The Borough will not reimburse for contractor fees if the Borough is not contacted first and the blockage is in the Borough’s sewer main.
Please contact the Department of Public Works at 570-421-0490 during normal business hours (Monday – Friday 7:00 A.M. to 3:30 P.M.)
During Non-business hours please contact Monroe County Control Center at 570-992-9911
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Office Hours
Monday through Friday
8:30am - 5:00pm
Corner of 7th & Sarah Streets
Most departments are on the second floor.
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