Events and Notices

PLEASE NOTE:  Price Township will be experiencing irregular hours for the next several weeks due to medical appts.  IT IS ADVISABLE TO CALL FIRST (570)-421-2497.

•   The Building Inspector (Steve McLaughlin) may be reached at 570-351-7053 on Tuesday and Thursday mornings from 10 am to 11am.
  
•     The Zoning Officer (Carol Singer) may be contacted on Tuesday and Thursdays for 10 am to 2 pm at 570-421-2497.  If no answer, please leave a message and your call will be returned at the earliest convenience.

   For all other instances, please leave a message at 570-421-2497 and your call will be returned as soon as possible.

   We apologize for the inconvenience and Thank You for your patience and understanding.

 FALL CLEANUP -  Scheduled for September 27th through October 2nd, 2021.  Proof of residency required!  IF you have items you want to dispose of before Fall, please contact Grand Central Landfill in Pen Argyl 888-373-2917 to determine availability and pricing.  Please note:  items would need to be delivered to Grand Central Landfill.

Fees: $5.00, Cars and $10 for van, pickup truck or utility trailer load, one-ton truckload $20.00 (maximum allowed).  Auto tires $3.00 each,  Large tires (19/5 & up) or tires on rims $4.00 each.  All large items ( ie: overstuffed chair, sofas, mattresses, appliances, etc) $5.00 each.  Appliances requiring freon removal $15.00 each.

No Charge For:  Auto batteries, auto waste oil, empty 20 lb. propane containers.

Not Accepted:  Materials deemed hazardous, (including pesticides, paint cans with contents, paint thinners.  Dirt, Cement, Construction wood (lumber or trees), contractor refuse, household garbage, automobiles.

All materials must be brought to the Price Township Municipal building, 10 Barren Road, East Stroudsburg and placed in containers provided for that purpose.  Any questions, give us a call 570-421-2497.

        COVID VACCINE AVAILABILITY:

All attending should enter the Northampton Community College – Monroe Campus via Railroad Avenue, off of PA Rt. 715. Attendees are asked not to arrive to the clinic before 7:30am on any of the clinic days. Attached, please find the clinic flyer with further information. Please help us spread the word by sharing this information.     FIRST SHOT             SECOND SHOT                      

                                                                                                                                                                                June 18th & 19th            July 30th & 31st     More dates to come

 Covid hotline number for Monroe County - 1-(877)724-3258 (toll free).  

NOTARY SERVICES - Are now available at the Township Office during regular business hours.  PA State fees apply.  Please be sure to bring picture ID.

 Monroe County Office of Emergency Management: is asking for assistance from our residents to help identify hazards and risks posed to the County by completing the “Monroe County PA Hazard Mitigation Survey” using this link   https://arcg.is/11jaWq

PLEASE NOTE OUR OFFICES WILL BE CLOSED ON THE FOLLOWING DATE(S) :

- September 6, 2021 - Labor Day 

- October 11, 2021 - Columbus Day

 SOLICITATION CAUTION:   solicitators must register at and have approval from the Township.  Written requests are required.  IF solicitor knocks on your door asking personal information or trying to sell, please advise them to contact the Township.  DO NOT provide any personal information.  Please note:  This CAUTION does not include Monroe County Personnel who will always have proper ID.

 PRICE TOWNSHIP BURNING HOURS (Ordinance)

- Monday through Friday 6pm to 9 pm

- Saturday 8am to 6pm

- Sunday 1pm to 6pm

Pocono Fairs, Festivals & Fireworks Make Summer Comeback
Most events cancelled last year due to pandemic

 May 27, 2021 – Food, music, and outdoor entertainment are summer staples in the  Pocono Mountains, and this summer, there is a lot to celebrate. After taking a break last year due to COVID-19, regional fairs, festivals, firework displays, and other community events are making a comeback over the next few months. Check out some of the events planned for June – August 2021:

  August:

•  Wayne County Fair: August 6 – 14
• Savage Race: August 7
• Carbon County Fair: August 9 – 14
• The Great Pocono Raceway Airshow: August 21 – 22
• West End Fair: August 22 – 28
• Greene Dreher Sterling Fair: August 27 – September 5
• Wally Lake Fest: August 27 – 29
• Pocono State Craft Festival: August 28 – 29

  The fun continues through September with Stroudfest and Community Aviation Day. Click here for a full list of Pocono events, and don’t miss our area’s many music performances.

 The Board of Supervisor's meeting is held on the third Thursday of every month at 7 p.m. at the Price Township Municipal Building.

UPDATED 7/16/21

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