TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider and take public comment upon Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-03, titled: Township Manager

“AN ORDINANCE OF TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, COUNTY OF MONROE, COMMONWEALTH OF PENNSYLVANIA, CREATING THE OFFICE OF TOWNSHIP MANAGER, ALONG WITH OUTLINING THE RIGHTS, OBLIGATIONS, POWERS, AND DUTIES OF SAID OFFICE.”

A brief summary of the principal provisions of the proposed ordinance includes:

Statutory Authority and Creation of Office, Appointment and removal, Term of office, Bond required, Compensations, Absence or illness, Qualification and residency, Powers and duties, Vacancy in Office, Other Offices, Severability, Repealer, and Enactment

A full copy of the proposed ordinance may be examined without charge at the Tunkhannock Township Administrative Office, 1557 Long Pond Road, during normal business hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Also, online at www.longpondpa.com

If you are a person with a disability wishing to attend the public hearing and require auxiliary aid, service, or other accommodation to participate, please contact the Municipal Office at 570-646-3008 to discuss how your needs may be accommodated.

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Proposed Ordinance 2026-03

PDF

Text of an ordinance establishing and defining the position of township manager

Download "Ord 2026-03 Township Manager.pdf"

TUNKHANNOCK TOWNSHIP, MONROE COUNTY
PUBLIC NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Board of Supervisors of Tunkhannock Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania, will hold a public hearing on Wednesday, September 9, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. at the Tunkhannock Township Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond, Pennsylvania.

The purpose of the hearing is to consider and take public comment upon Proposed Ordinance No. 2026-02, titled: Noise and Vibration

“AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE 2014-134 ENTITLED NOISE ORDINANCE TO SET FORTH UPDATED DEFINITIONS AND REGULATIONS RELATED TO NOISE, VIBRATION, AND NUISANCE CONCERNS.”

A brief summary of the principal provisions of the proposed ordinance includes:

Revisions to the definitions contained in the ordinance
Revisions to the regulations and provisions governing applicability, general prohibitions, specific prohibited acts, maximum permissible continuous sound pressure levels, maximum permissible motor vehicle noise levels, vibration regulations, measurement protocols, exemptions, enforcement procedures, temporary waivers, relationship with other restrictions, violations and penalties, and other provisions

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Proposed Ordinance 2026-02

PDF

Text of the ordinance the supervisors will be considering at the September 9 meeting.

Download "Ord 2026-02 Noise and Vibration.pdf"

Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting

PDF

August 12, 2026, 7:00 PM
Agenda (Posted August 11, 2026)

Download "Agenda 081226"

Board of Supervisors
Work Session

August 5, 2026, 4:00 PM
Agenda (posted 08/04/2026)
Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Please join us after the Work Session for the Re-Opening of the Municipal Park behind the Municipal Building.

Items for consideration for the August 12, 2026, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting:

Website Discussion/Presentation from NA Studios
IML Cul-de-sac Letter of Agreement
PEC Contract/Fern Ridge/Penn Trails
TextMyGov Discussion
List of ordinances, codification of ordinances
LSA Grant Application(s)
Plow Truck Discussion
Verizon Developer’s Agreement
Investment Discussion
Traffic Light Questions for Alt Engineer
Noise Ordinance
Manager’s Ordinance
Blighted/Derelict Structures and Junk Properties
Budget Wish List due by September 2, 2026
Tunk Fest
TEC PTO Movie Night Discussion
Staff Recognition
2024 Recycling Grant Payment

Other Items as they arise.

2027 Budget Work Sessions, Review and Adoption: (as previously advertised) All meetings are at 4:00 PM on the following dates:

Public Budget Work Sessions: October 7, 14, 21, 30, November 4, 18 (as needed)
Budget available for review: After the Work Session on November 18, 2026
2027 Budget Adoption: Wednesday, December 9, 2026, at 7:00 PM

Agenda_Work Session July 8, 2026

PDF

Download "Board of Supervisors 070826.pdf"

The Tunkhannock Township Municipal Park is CLOSED until further notice!
Construction in Progress.

For your safety, we ask that everyone stay off the playground equipment and park surface while it cures.

Thank you for your understanding

Board of Supervisors
Work Session

July 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
Agenda (posted 6/30/2026)

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Work Session

Items for consideration at the July 8, 2026, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting:

Traffic Light Application Discussion
Playground Opening and Keystone Reveal Discussion
Indian Mountain Lake Cul-De-Sac Discussion
ESSA Bank Investment Discussion
Tekiri Lane/Open Space Property Discussion
Draft Noise Ordinance
Pension/Retirement Resolution 2026-379: Updated Age
Active Assailant Insurance Quotes
Amusement Tax Collections Discussion
Alternate Attorney Discussion
Blighted and Junk Properties
Hiring of Employee(s)
Tunk Fest
Employee Time Payout
Roger Smith Memorial

Updates:

Personnel Manual
Web Site
Codification

Other Items as they arise.

Job type: Full-time
Job description:
Tunkhannock Township is accepting applications for the open position of Heavy Equipment Operator/Laborer 2

General Definition: Performance in a variety of tasks involving construction, maintenance and repairs to Tunkhannock Township’s roads, storm sewers, facilities, equipment, parks and building maintenance and manual labor as needed.
Job Description: The employees will report to the Road Master and receive work assignments and work independently as need. The employee would perform a variety of skilled and semi-skilled tasks in maintenance and minor repair to Township vehicles, facilities and buildings, construction and repair of town roads and right-of -ways. The DPW employee may operate a truck, street sweeper, plow, heavy equipment, hand tools, motorized equipment, mowers, paving machine, tractors and various other equipment. On occasion, strenuous physical effort and exposure to inclement working conditions may be required. The employee must live within 25 miles of the Township. Work Hours: An employee in this position works eight (8) hours per day, forty (40) hours per week, Mondays through Fridays, 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM with occasional overtime.

Minimum Qualifications:
Education: High School Diploma or GED.
Experience: one (1) year truck driving with working knowledge of heavy equipment, construction or public works.
Other: Must hold a valid Class A or B PA Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Compensation will be determined on previous experience.

Benefits:
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Retirement plan

Work Location: In person

Qualified applicants should apply as soon as possible through Indeed here (link): https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=9e7108f9a98aaa66&from=shareddesktop_copy

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In Memoriam

It is with great sadness that we share the news that our colleague, Roger Smith, passed away on June 8, 2026.
Roger was a valued member of our team and will be remembered for his contributions, professionalism, and the positive impact he had on those who worked with him.
Our thoughts are with Roger's family, friends, and loved ones during this difficult time.
A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, June 12, 2026, from 5 PM to 7 PM at Bolock's Funeral Home in Cresco, PA

There is NO Planning Commission Meeting for June.

The Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors Monthly Meeting is June 10, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the Conference Room of the Tunkhannock Municipal Building, 1557 Long Pond Road, Long Pond PA.

Board of Supervisors
Regular Meeting
June 10, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Agenda (posted June 9, 2026)

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Moment of Silence for DPW Employee Roger Smith

Public Comments on the Agenda

1. Minutes:
a. Work Session: April 1, 2026
b. STR Appeal Haring: April 14, 2026
c. Work Session: May 6, 2026
d. Public Hearing and Regular Meeting: May 13, 2026
e. Executive Session(s): May 6, 2026, for Personnel,
2. Treasurer’s Report: May 2026
3. Bill List: June 2026
4. Announcement(s):
a. Facebook: @TunkhannockTwpMonroe
b. Text My Gov
c. UCC Board Members
d. Grants Received:
i. LSA Grant – Monroe County
ii. Pocono Forests and Waters Conservation Landscape- PEC
e. Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Application Intent
f. Tobyhanna/Tunkhannock Watershed Map
Current Business:
5. Draft Noise Ordinance
6. Malanyuk & Baykal HOP
7. Proposed Tekiri Ln Letter to Property Owners
8. Rapid Logistics Developer’s & Stormwater Agreements
9. Proposed Resolution 206-379: Municipal Pension updated
10. 2026-2027 Township Insurance Update
11. Fire Escrow 139 Maple
12. Hiring of Employee(s)
13. Alternate Attorney Discussion
14. Donation to Fire Company for NASCAR Weekend
15. Proposed Sale of Portable Welder and Tac Buggy
16. Township Manager Ordinance Discussion
17. Capital Improvement Planning
18. Staff Compensation Planning
19. Web Site Research
20. General Code Discussion
21. PMRP Representative Resignation
22. Junk and Derelict/Blighted Structures

Pending:
• Invest P/ESSA Bank Investment Discussion
• Updating Job Descriptions & Personnel Manuel

Reports: EMA PMRP TTVFC PMREMS Clymer Library

Supervisors Comments
Public Comments
Adjournment

TRAFFIC ALERT – POCONO 400

EXPECT TRAFFIC DELAYS AND SPECIAL TRAFFIC PATTERNS IN THE LONG POND AREA

June 10 to June 15, 2026

Please remember:

Expect significant traffic congestion in and around Long Pond, including Long Pond Road, Route 115, Stoney Hollow Road and Interstate 80.
Follow all posted traffic signs and detour routes.
Allow extra travel time to reach your destination.
Be alert for increased pedestrian and vehicle activity.
Follow directions from law enforcement officers and traffic control personnel.
Use caution when entering or exiting major roadways.

PLAN AHEAD. DRIVE SAFELY.

Thank you for your patience and cooperation. Safe travels!

Board of Supervisors
Work Session
June 3, 2026, at 4:00 PM

Agenda (posted 6/2/2026)

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Items for consideration at the June 10, 2026, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting:
• Draft Noise Ordinance
• Malanyuk & Baykal HOP Discussion
• Proposed Tekiri Ln Letter to Property Owners
• Rapid Logistics Developer’s & Stormwater Agreements
• Proposed Resolution 206-378: Municipal Pension
• 2026-2027 Township Insurance Update
• Investment Discussion – ESSA and Invest PA meeting set-up
• Fire Escrow 139 Maple
• Hiring of Employee(s)
• Alternate Attorney Discussion
• Donation to Fire Company for NASCAR Weekend
• Proposed Sale of Portable Welder and Tac Buggie
• Township Manager Ordinance Discussion
• Capital Improvement Planning
• Staff Compensation Planning
• Updating Job Descriptions & Personnel Manual
• Web Site Research
• General Code Discussion
o Availability
o List
o Codifying Ordinances
• Tobyhanna/Tunkhannock Watershed Map
• Transcontinental Gas Pipeline Application Intent
• PMRP Representative Resignation

Other Items as they Arise.

Board of Supervisors
Work Session
May 6, 2026, at 4:00 PM
Agenda (posted 5/5/2026)

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Work Session
Item for consideration on May 13, 2026, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting:

Bid opening
- Dirt and Gravel Road Project
Resolution 2026-378: Municipal Pension
Municipal Park Update
Fire Escrow: 139 Maple
Monroe County Association of Township Officials
2026-2027 Insurance Update
I80-Route 115 Site C-1 Subdivision Update
- MOU/Developer’s Agreement/Escrow
Rapid Logistics, LLC Developers Agreement
EMS Sprinkler Donation in May Bill List
Tobyhanna/Tunkhannock Watershed Map
Township Web Site
ESSA Bank Invitation
Invest PA Discussion
Hiring of Employee(s)
PMREMS Round-Up
Zoning Amendment Hunting/Fishing Clubs Hearing - 5/13/2026
Proposed Draft Noise Ordinance

Other Items as they Arise.
Pending Items to be discussed at a future date:

Fireworks Ordinance
Event Ordinance

BOS Amended Agenda April 8, 2026

Download "4.8.2026 REG BOS_A.pdf"

Board of Supervisors

Regular Meeting Agenda
April 8, 2026

PDF

Download "4.8.2026 REG BOS.pdf"

Planning Commission Agenda

April 8, 2026

PDF

Download "4.8.2026 PC Agenda.pdf"

Rescheuled notice 110 tunkhannock dr 4.14.2026

Board of Supervisors
STR Appeal Hearing and Work Session

April 1, 2026
Agenda (posted 3/31/2026)

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Short Term Rental Appeal Hearing Rescheduling

Work Session
Item for consideration on April 8, 2026, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting:
• Bid opening(s)
o 2026 Seal Coat Project, Various Roads
o 2026 Road Paving Project, Various Roads
• Monroe County Conservation District Grant
o Awarding of Grant
o Advertisement for Bids
• DCNR Grant Resolution
• PA Environmental Council-Pocono Forests and water conservation landscape mini-grant
• Kelly Ann Finnen Daycare Child Care Emergency Plan Update
• Municipal Park Update
• Route 115 Roadway Widening Project NPDES Application
• 2026-2027 Insurance Update
• I80-Route 115 Site C-1 Subdivision Update
o MOU/Developer’s Agreement/Escrow
• Route 115 Associates Update
• EMS Sprinkler Donation
• Moyer Open Space Property Discussion-Tekiri Ln
• Indian Mountain Lake Community Day Discussion (5/16/2026)
• Board of Supervisors’ Agenda Discussion:
o Setting Agenda
o Supervisor Comments
o Solicitor’s Report
• Township Events
o Tunk Fest/Tunk or Treat
• Zoning Amendment Hunting/Fishing Clubs Hearing - 5/13/2026
• Proposed Draft Fireworks Ordinance
• Proposed Draft Event Ordinance
• Proposed Draft Noise Ordinance

Other Items as they Arise.

Upcoming Dates:
• Pick-Up the Poconos, April 25, 2026
• 2026 Spring Bulk Trash Drop-Off Event: May 1-4, 2026, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

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Revised Agenda March 11, 2026

PDF

Includes additional items.

Download "3.11.2026 REG BOS.pdf"

Board of Supervisors
Regular Monthly Meeting
March 11, 2026, at 7:00 PM
Agenda (posted March 10, 2026)

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance
Public Comments on the Agenda

Regular Meeting
1. Minutes:
a. Regular Monthly Meeting: January 14, 2026
b. Regular Monthly Meeting: February 11, 2026
c. Work Session: March 4, 2026
d. Executive Session(s):
2. Treasurer’s Report: February 2026
3. Bill List: March 2026
4. Announcement(s)
a. TextMyGov
b. Facebook: @TunkhannockTwpMonroe
c. UCC Board Member Needed
d. Zoning Hearing Board: March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM
e. STR Appeal: April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM
f. Pick Up the Poconos, April 25, 2026
g. 2026 Spring Bulk Trash Drop-Off Event: May 1-4, 2026, from 8:00AM to 3:00PM
Current Business:
5. Draft Ordinances:
a. Noise Ordinance
b. Event Ordinance
c. Hunting/Fishing Club Amendment
d. Fireworks Ordinance
6. Dirt and Gravel Road Program
7. 2026 Spring Bulk Trash Event
8. 2026 Seal Coat Project – Barren Estates
9. 2026 Paving Project – Various Township Roads
10. Renewal of Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement
11. ESSA CD Maturing
12. Adopt a Township Road
13. PennDOT Local Road Traffic Counts
14. Zoning Hearing Board Alternate Member
15. Donation to Township – AVNIKA, Inc. AKS Sunny’s Food Mart
16. Route 115 Associates DEP Update

Pending:
• Master Site Plan for Fern Ridge Property
• PA250Keystone

Reports:
EMA PMRP TTVFC PMREMS Clymer Library

Public Comments
Adjourn

Board of Supervisors
Work Session

March 4, 2026 (posted March 3, 2026)
Agenda

Call to Order/Pledge of Allegiance

Items for consideration at March 11, 2026, Regular Board of Supervisors Meeting:
• Draft Noise Ordinance
• Draft Event Ordinance
• Dirt and Gravel Road Program
• Draft Hunting Club Amendment
• Draft Fireworks Ordinance
• 2026 Spring Blk Trash Event
• 2026 Seal Coat Project – Barren Estates
• 2026 Paving Project – Various Township Roads
• Renewal of Traffic Signal Maintenance Agreement
• ESSA 180 Day CD maturing
• Adopt a Township Road
• PennDOT Local Road Traffic Counts
• Zoning Hearing Board Alternate Member
• Donation to Township – Avnika, Inc., AKA Sunny’s Food Mart
• PMREMS Donation Discussion
• Route 115 Associates DEP update

Pending:
• Master Site Plan
• PA250 Keystone

Upcoming Dates:
• Zoning Hearing Board: March 18, 2026, at 4:00 PM
• STR Appeal: April 1, 2026, at 4:00 PM
• Pick Up the Poconos, April 25, 2026
• 2026 Spring Bulk Trash Drop-Off Event: May 1-4, 2026, 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Other items as they arise.

Public Comments
Adjourn

New Fees Schedule March 1

***As of March 1, 2026***
NEW FEE Schedules for Zoning Permits

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New Septic Application Fees

***As of March 1, 2026***
NEW Fee Schedule for Septic applications.

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New Short-Term Rental Fees

***As of March 1, 2026***
New Fees for Short-Term Rentals:
New Permits $750, Renewal Permits: $250

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Proposed 2026 Budget

PDF

Tunkhannock Township proposed budget for 2026 for public review.

Download "Proposed 2026 Budget 11.19.2025.pdf"

Statement on Elements Music Festival

Elements Music Festival, August 7 to 11, 2025

Tunkhannock Township regrets any inconvenience that will be caused by the Elements
Mustic Festival August 7-11, 2025, and we are mindful about the impact that this event has on our surroundingcommunities. Please remember, Tunkhannock Township is not
involved with the organization or sponsoring of the event. This is a private event held on private property.

Any emergencies during the Elements Music Festival should be reported to 911 right away. The event isheld at the Pocono Internation Raceway, and any complaints

should be directed to them or to the Elements Music Festival itself.

Pocono International Raceway was granted a Variance from the Tunkhannock Township Zoning HearingBoard to be permitted to hold one (1) event annually past 1:00 AM.
Tunkhannock Township Board of Supervisors has advanced all legal arguments available in order toprotect its resident’s peaceful enjoyment of their property on the dates of the Elements Musical Festival.We worked with Pocono International Raceway to no avail. Also, asked for a Declaratory Judgementfrom the Court of

Common Pleas of Monroe County, to clarify to the original Zoning Hearing Board’s decision for thevariance to extend the hours for the Festival. Despite our efforts, there was no compromise or settlement.A judgement was made in favor of Pocono International Raceway.

Formal complaints must be submitted on an Issue of Concern Form which can be found on TunkhannockTownship’s webpage at www.longpondpa.com or

@tunkhannocktwpmonroe on Facebook. These complaints can be mailed to PO Box 203, Long Pond, PA18334, dropped off at the office or emailed to
tunksec@longpondpa.com, Phone calls or direct emails without a completed
“Issue of Concern” about the event will not be accepted by Tunkhannock Township.