Revised Agenda March 11, 2026
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Includes additional items.
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
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
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
NEW FEE Schedules for Zoning Permits
New Septic Application Fees
***As of March 1, 2026***
NEW Fee Schedule for Septic applications.
NEW Fee Schedule for Septic applications.
New Short-Term Rental Fees
***As of March 1, 2026***
New Fees for Short-Term Rentals:
New Permits $750, Renewal Permits: $250
New Fees for Short-Term Rentals:
New Permits $750, Renewal Permits: $250
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.
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.
tunksec@longpondpa.com, Phone calls or direct emails without a completed
“Issue of Concern” about the event will not be accepted by Tunkhannock Township.
Report Issues of Concern
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Download this form to report issues of concern regarding the Elements Music Festival.
2025 Meeting Schedule
Conditional Use Decision
PDF
A full copy of the signed Conditional Use Decision as announced on May 4.
Check out our Facebook page
We now have a Facebook page!
Recycling Brochure
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Download this brochure with all the rules for recycling in Tunkhannock Township.
Introducing—Disc Golf
Download scorecards below.
Office Hours have changed
Township office hours are now 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday, and other times by appointment.