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Now Hiring – Borough Manager

Posted on May 3, 2023

Borough Manager Ad Borough Manager Mount Pocono Borough, Pennsylvania Mount Pocono Borough, PA is seeking candidates for the position of Borough Manager who can lead with a well-articulated vision, strong leadership, motivation and encouragement, and a desire to accomplish goals in a team setting. Mount Pocono Borough The Borough serves a population of nearly 3,100...

Street Paving Request For Bids 2023

Posted on April 24, 2023

SEALED PROPOSALS will be accepted by Mount Pocono Borough until 1:00 PM, on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Mount Pocono Borough Building, 1361 Pocono Blvd., Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA 18344, for the following Contract: “2023 Paving Proposal” on various streets in Mount Pocono Borough, Monroe County 1,083 Tons of 9.5mm Scratch/Leveling and Wearing...

PAWC – Water Main Repairs – Around May 1st

Posted on April 3, 2023

Pennsylvania American Water Company (PAWC) will be making major repairs to the water main in a few different locations in Mount Pocono. Areas that will be affected will be Heath Lane, Shelley Lane, Mountain Drive, and Summit Ave. PAWC will begin these repairs on or around May 1st. You will be receiving a notification directly...

The Forks Post – Spring 2023 Edition

Posted on March 8, 2023

Mount Pocono Spring 2023 Newsletter

Borough Awards Sanitation Contract to GFL

Posted on February 28, 2023

As of March 1, 2023 GFL is entering a new three-year residential trash collection service contract with the Borough. The new rate is $32.93 per dwelling unit for trash and recycling services. Please note that the old rate was a rate that was secured over five years ago. With inflation and rising labor costs this...

Five Points Intersection Traffic Congestion

Posted on January 24, 2023

A new traffic signal control box is being installed at the Five Points intersection today, January 24, 2023. A flagging crew will be onsite to control the flow of traffic. Please use caution when traveling through this intersection. We appreciate your patience as we complete this important work.

Sanitation Request For Bids #3

Posted on December 8, 2022

The Borough of Mount Pocono will receive sealed bids for municipal solid waste collection and disposal services, curbside recycling collection and processing services; and leaf/yard waste collection and processing services at the Mount Pocono Borough Office, 1361 Pocono Boulevard, Suite 100, Mount Pocono, PA until 1 p.m. on Tuesday, January 3, 2023. The bids will...

Winter Weather Advisory – Important Reminders

Posted on November 15, 2022

A winter weather advisory is in effect for our area from 4pm until 7am tomorrow. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches are expected. With the first storm of the winter season approaching, it is important to remember that all items, vehicles and obstacles must be removed from the Borough right of way. Any...

Deer Removal Services

Posted on November 9, 2022

If you spot an unfortunate deer that was hit by a car there are two ways to report it. If it is on a State Road please notify PennDOT via their online customer care center. If the deer is on a Municipal Road you can report it to the Waste Authority via their online reporting...

Sanitation Request For Bids Reopened

Posted on November 4, 2022

Trick or Treat Hours

Posted on October 11, 2022

The Borough's Trick or Treat hours will be Monday, October 31, 2022 from 5pm to 8pm.

Mount Pocono Municipal Authority Public Notice

Posted on October 6, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Due to scheduling the conflicts the October 13, 2022 regularly scheduled Mount Pocono Municipal Authority meeting is cancelled. Notice is hereby given that the monthly public meeting of the Mount Pocono Municipal Authority Board of Directors will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at 7:00PM at the Mount Pocono Borough Building; 1361...

Sanitation Request For Bids

Posted on September 15, 2022

Office Closed for Labor Day

Posted on September 2, 2022

Mount Pocono Borough office will be closed on Monday, September 5 in observation of Labor Day. The office will re-open on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 8:30am.

DEP Declares a Drought Watch

Posted on September 1, 2022

DEP has issued a drought watch for 36 counties including Monroe. The following counties are on drought watch: Berks, Bucks, Bradford, Cameron, Carbon, Centre, Clearfield, Clinton, Columbia, Dauphin, Delaware, Juniata, Lackawanna, Lebanon, Lehigh, Luzerne, Lycoming, McKean, Mifflin, Monroe, Montgomery, Montour, Northampton, Northumberland, Perry, Philadelphia, Pike, Potter, Schuylkill, Snyder, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Union, Wayne, and Wyoming....

Traffic Delays Due to Bike4Chai Event

Posted on August 17, 2022

There will be a Bike4Chai event on August 17-18. The event is not sponsored by Mount Pocono Borough. The participants will be cycling through Mount Pocono. They are starting at the Kalahari, and riding PA 314 to Fairview, making a left on Monroe, a right on Kinney, crossing 611, turning left on Knox, and right...

Now Hiring – Zoning/Code Enforcement Officer

Posted on August 8, 2022

Full Job Description Zoning and Code Enforcement Officer - Apply Today! The Position: Part-time zoning and code enforcement officer position ensures the compliance of zoning related ordinances, public nuisance abatements, borough and zoning codes, property maintenance, abandoned and inoperable vehicles, issuing of permits, and other related duties. Classification: Part-time Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 3:30pm Compensation: Starting at...

Sewer System Preventative Maintenance

Posted on August 4, 2022

PUBLIC NOTICE Mount Pocono Municipal Authority with assistance of Sewer Specialty Services will be conducting routine preventative maintenance on the sanitary sewer system during the week of August 8-12, 2022. The work being performed helps ensure system longevity and efficiency. This project also lessens any potential risks or dangers to public health & safety. There...

Latest Update: Street Paving Schedule

Posted on July 19, 2022

UPDATE: Due to Monday's rain, the work was delayed and is now scheduled to be completed on Thursday, July 21. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 15, 2022: UPDATE: The Church Ave repave is complete. More work remains for Edgewood Drive and Brunswick Drive. This work is scheduled to be completed on Wednesday, July 20. ——————————————————————————————– July 7, 2022:...

UPDATE: Street Paving Schedule

Posted on July 15, 2022

UPDATE: The Church Ave repave is complete. More work remains for Edgewood Drive and Brunswick Drive. This work is scheduled to be completed on Wednesday, July 20. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- July 7, 2022: Please be informed that Mount Pocono Borough will be repaving Edgewood Drive, Brunswick Drive and Church Avenue. The work is scheduled to begin on...