December News from Smithfield

Supervisors To Adopt No-Tax Increase Budget

In November, the Board of Supervisors and Finance Director Bonnie Winters presented the draft 2025 budget. The Board of Supervisors is set to adopt the budget in full on December 17th.

Because of Smithfield’s terrific staff, the tax rates will not increase for 2025. Key highlights from this year include:

• Stabilized Fire/EMS services.

  • Provided over $500,000 in funding.

• Secured over $368,000 in reimbursables due to Township.

• Increased administrative support resulted in 14 enforcement notices.

• Brought paving in-house, paving 3.5 miles.

72% of Residents Made Their Voices Heard

No matter who you voted for, you should be proud that Smithfield Township residents showed up to make their voices heard in large numbers.

As a result of the November elections, we will have several new elected officials in Pennsylvania. Our new Senator, Dave McCormick and our new Congressman, Rob Bresnahan, take office on January 3, 2025. Newly elected Attorney General Dave Sunday will take office on January 21, 2025.

We thank outgoing Senator Bob Casey and Congressman Matt Cartwright for their service and their assistance to Smithfield Township.

For constituent service inquiries, you may continue to contact the current three officeholders through the end of 2024. As soon as the newly elected officials launch their offices, our Elected Officials page will be updated with their information.

Through the help of Senator Rosemary Brown and Rep. Tarah Probst, Smithfield Township received $175,000 for the next phase of Marshalls Falls Park! We are grateful for their strong support of this project.

This next phase includes the construction of pedestrian walkways and overlook; ADA access, landscaping, project sign and other related site improvements.

Municipal Center Holiday Closures

The Municipal Center will be closed Tuesday, December 24th and Wednesday, December 25th in observance of Christmas. In observance of New Year’s celebrations, the Municipal Center will close early (at 1 p.m.) on Tuesday, December 31st and be closed Wednesday, January 1st.

PA 529 GSP $100 Match Incentive Ending Soon

The Pennsylvania 529 Guaranteed Savings Plan is offering a special dollar-for-dollar match up to $100 now through December 31st. PA 529 plans help families save for college and career education. They are easy to use and easy to set up for your children or grandchildren.

Click below to learn more! For detailed inquiries, email PA529@patreasury.gov or call 800-440-4000.

River’s Edge Bike Park Survey Still Open!

The River’s Edge Bike Park is located at 123 River Road in Smithfield Township (between the Minisink Hotel and Minisink Park) and is maintained by both Smithfield and Middle Smithfield Townships. The existing park consists of a bike pump track, disc golf course, and natural trails throughout.

Smithfield and Middle Smithfield Townships received a grant to develop a Master Plan for future development of the park. Part of that Master Plan includes surveying the public. Please complete the below survey to aid in the development of the Master Site Plan.

Upcoming Meetings

Unless noted otherwise, all meetings are scheduled to occur at the Smithfield Township Municipal Center, 1155 Red Fox Rd, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301.

Board of Supervisors

Tuesday, December 17th at 6 p.m.

Environmental Advisory Council
Wednesday, December 18th at 7 p.m.