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The History of Tobyhanna Township "This is an historical snapshot of Tobyhanna Township, Pennsylvania. Extended details and studies of this content will be updated on this website to document and preserve our rich history. From our first settlers to our schools and churches, from our first industries to our resorts, we provide this brief walk through the Township’s history." --from the Historical Association of Tobyhanna Township website click here to visit our website

 

Tobyhanna Township Bids & Proposals _____________ All invitations for bids will be advertised here when available. Further information will be made available on the Legal Notices page of this website. CLICK HERE

PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR NOVEMBER 2012 ELECTION _________ ALL Voters will be required to show a photo ID before voting at a polling place All photo IDs must be current and contain an expiration date, unless noted otherwise. Acceptable IDs include: > Photo IDs issued by the U.S. Federal Government or the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania: (continued...) CLICK HERE for further details

CHECK OUT OUR TOWNSHIP EVENT CALENDAR! ___________ Special events and Township Meetings will be listed on the Tobyhanna Township Event Calendar! CLICK HERE

PLEASE DO NOT FEED THE DEER!! The Township Board of Supervisors adopted a Proclamation wherein they request the public voluntarily refrain from feeding deer. The Township is suffering greatly from artificially high deer population and the flora will lose its ability to replace itself. Feeding of deer leads to high deer density increasing a risk factor for Lyme Disease and Chronic Wasting Disease ( Mad Deer Disease). Deer-vehicle collisions have caused an increase in human deaths, property damage and increasing insurance costs for the Township and its' residents. Many naturalist organizations have documented the negative effect on crops, songbirds, wildflowers and some animals from overpopulation of deer. These organizations have documented the negative effect of artificial feeding to the deer themselves. Please be aware of these problems and do not contribute by feeding deer. It is more harmful that helpful to them.

	TOWNSHIP NEWS Bids & Proposals/ Legal & Public Notices
2012 POOL SEASON IS HERE! KEEP LOOKING HERE FOR UPDATES ON WHEN PHOTO SESSIONS ARE SCHEDULED! Early Bird Special Seasonal Rates before June 1, 2012!! CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
PUBLIC NOTICE The Planning Commission has changed the time of their monthly meetings for the remainder of the year from 7:00 PM to 5:30 PM
FEMA's notification to Tobyhanna Township regarding the proposed modifications in Base Flood Elevations/Flood Insurance Rate Maps dates 2-1-12 CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE COPY IN .PDF FORMAT County identified certain properties that may be located within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as per the preliminary FIRM CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE COPY IN .PDF FORMAT Draft Floodplain Comparison Map click on map for full size   Flood Hazard Mapping Fact Sheet CLICK HERE FOR A DOWNLOADABLE COPY IN .PDF FORMAT Federal Emergency Management Agency Preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps Residents of Tobyhanna Township: The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has provided the Township of Tobyhanna with copies of revised preliminary Flood Insurance Rate Maps (FIRMs).  FEMA is in the process of updating the current maps with new floodplain data as depicted on the preliminary FIRMs.  New Base Flood Elevations (BFEs) will be established as identified in an updated Flood Insurance Study (FIS) report and the preliminary FIRMs for Monroe County.  The Monroe County Planning Commission has identified certain properties that may be located within the Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) as per the preliminary FIRMs. A list of the properties identified by the Monroe County Planning Commission can be found at Tobyhanna Township’s website and at the Township building located at 105 Government Center Way, Pocono Pines, PA.   Property owners who hold federally-backed mortgages on structures located in the Special Flood Hazard Area are required to purchase flood insurance. A property may not currently be located within a Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) but may be located in the SFHA once the new Flood Insurance Rate Map becomes effective. If a property is affected by a change in the designation and flood insurance is purchased prior to the issuance of the final effective Flood Insurance Rate Map, the property may be grandfathered to receive a reduced premium for the life of their insurance policy so long as the policy does not lapse. The property owner should notify any/all renters and/or leaseholders of the property regarding flood insurance. This notification is not intended to make flood zone determinations for either flood insurance or floodplain development purposes or to identify those parcels which may be impacted by FEMA’s determination. The purpose of this correspondence is to notify residents of their rights and the potential impacts of FEMA’s determinations.  Each property owner is responsible for determining if their property or structure is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area on the above-referenced Flood Insurance Rate Map. In order to determine whether or not a property is located in the SFHA on the current Flood Insurance Rate Map, please reference the current Flood Insurance Rate Map at the Tobyhanna Township municipal office or at the FEMA Map Service Center: http://msc.fema.gov. In order to make a comparison between the new (preliminary) and current Flood Insurance Rate Map, residents can either visit the municipal building to view both paper maps, or visit the FEMA Map Service Center for the current maps and the FEMA RAMPP website: http://www.rampp-team.com/public.htm for the new (preliminary) maps. FEMA has advised the Township of Tobyhanna that FEMA intends to provide public notification in The Pocono Record on or about February 8, 2012 and February 15, 2012.  There will be a 90-day appeal period beginning on the date of the second publication referenced above.  During the 90-day appeal period, any owner or lessee of real property within Tobyhanna Township who believes his or her property rights will be adversely affected by the determinations may file an appeal with Tobyhanna Township pursuant to 44 CFR 67.1, et seq.  Tobyhanna Township will then forward the appeal to FEMA for review and consideration in accordance with 44 CFR 67.1, et seq. Thank you for your attention to the foregoing.  Please contact my office with any questions that you may have.  Heidi A. Pickard Tobyhanna Township Secretary As set forth above, this notification is not intended to make any flood zone determinations or to identify those parcels which may be impacted by FEMA’s determination. Each property owner is solely responsible for determining if their property or structure is located within a Special Flood Hazard Area on the above-referenced Flood Insurance Rate Map.
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Residents who own property abutting township roads are reminded not to place any type of private property including, but not limited to landscaping shrubbery, fences, light posts or mailboxes in the Township Right-of-Way. The Township is not responsible for any damage caused by road maintenance or snow plowing to any private property located in the Township Right-of-Way. Residents are also reminded not to park cars in the Right-of-Way during the months when snow storms are probable. If you are not sure what the Right-of-Way is for your road, contact the Township Office. WINTER DRIVING SAFETY TIPS - click here
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	Tobyhanna Township Planning Partnership
The Blakeslee Village Master Plan Report is now available for viewing and PDF download
	NOTICE TO ALL RESIDENTS!
Due to the Implementation of Act 32 of 2008, the Monroe County Tax Collection Committee has appointed Berkheimer Tax Administrator as the County-wide Earned Income Tax Collector beginning in 2012. Please be sure that your employer has your residency verification form which is required under Act 32 as your employer is now required to withhold the residency rate for each of their employees. The Earned Income Tax resident rate for Tobyhanna Township remains at one percent (1%) which is split with the Pocono Mountain School District, the non-resident rate remains at one percent (1%). The Township has also appointed Berkheimer to collect the Local Services Tax beginning in 2012. The Local Services Tax will remain at Fifty-Two dollars for those individuals employed in the Township and earning above Twelve Thousand dollars ($12,000.00) per year. Employers generally withhold the tax each pay period (i.e. $2.00 per pay for a two week pay period x 26 pays equals $52.00), you should file an exemption form with your employer if you are not subject to the tax.   Please be aware the Central Tax Bureau remains the Earned Income and Local Services Tax collector for the year 2011 and prior. 2011 Tax returns should be filed with Central Tax Bureau!" Refer to links under 'Tax collector' in the above drop down menu for more info!