July News from Smithfield

Municipal Center Holiday Closure

The Smithfield Township Municipal Center will be closed Friday, July 4th in observance of Independence Day.

Pool Vouchers Available

Township residents can now pick up a free voucher at the Municipal Center to access Dansbury Pool at resident rates.

Bring proof of residency to the Municipal Center.

Use your voucher at the pool for day passes or at the Day Street Community Center for season passes.

River of the Year Festival A Success

Smithfield Township was proud to host the Delaware River Sojourn’s River of the Year Festival, which brought hundreds of visitors to Minisink Park. The event featured food trucks, live performances, local vendors, and environmental organizations celebrating the Delaware River.

Supervisor Chair Jacob Pride offered welcoming remarks, thanking partners and attendees for their stewardship of the river and for choosing to celebrate in Smithfield. Thank you to all who helped make the day a success!

Opportunities to Support Local Fire Co.’s

Shawnee Fire Co. – Fireworks Celebration

When: July 3rd, 2025 | Gates open at 5:30 p.m. & fireworks start at sundown
Where: Shawnee Mountain | 401 Hollow Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Cost: $20 per car | All entrance fees are a donation to the Shawnee Vol. Fire Co. #36 (entrance fee cash only).
Additional details: Join the community for an evening of fun! There will be a live DJ, food and dessert trucks, and vendors. Remember to bring your blankets or chairs to enjoy the show from the greenhouse slope and base area.

Marshalls Creek Fire Co. – Clock Drawing

When: August 23, 2025 | Doors open at 12 p.m. & pig roast starts at 1 p.m.
Where: VFW Pavilion | 546 Fawn Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301
Cost: $20 per ticket | Event is ticket-holders only. You cannot buy tickets at the door.
Additional details: Limited issue drawing of 750 tickets. Contact Marshalls Creek Fire Co. for more information. Call 570.223.8445 or visit mcfc29.org.

Update from Bushkill Emergency Corps

Submitted by Debbie Kulick, Bushkill Emergency Corps

A 60^th Anniversary celebration is an achievement that most grassroots, nonprofits do not get to achieve. Bushkill Emergency Corps having reached that milestone is something worth celebrating! And celebrate we will!

The 60^th Anniversary Gala Dinner event will be held on Saturday, November 15^th at the Shawnee Inn and Golf Resort. As is the tradition with our Gala event, there will be great food, music, a bit of live entertainment, a silent auction, and a night of thanks. To make the celebration more special, Bushkill Emergency Corps welcomes any past members or providers to attend and join in our celebration. (Past members or providers, please either email or Facebook message your current address.) There will be more information to come, but make sure you “Save the Date”!

Great news! Bushkill Emergency Corps, with the help of Smithfield Township (Thank you Smithfield for the wonderful help completing and submitting our application!) as well as the support of Middle Smithfield Township, Senator Rosemary Brown, Representatives Tarah Probst and Maureen Madden, was selected as one of the recipients of a Local Share Account (LSA) grant. An LSA grant is a statewide grant originating from The PA Racehorse Development and Gaming Act (Act 2004-71). It provides for distribution of gaming revenues through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects in the public interest within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

The organization was awarded $100,000 toward the purchase of three power stretcher units. Each unit will cost about $68,000 and will become vital to the safety of both patients and providers as the stretchers will be power lifted and loaded into our ambulances. The safety feature of not having to manually lift a patient or unload a patient manually benefits both the patient and our providers. These are welcome additions indeed!

And don’t forget to “Save the Date” November 15!

EAC Presents 2024 Annual Report

The Environmental Advisory Council (EAC), represented by Chair Patricia “Pat” Owens presented their 2024 Annual Report at the last Board of Supervisors meeting.

In summary, the EAC was hard at work:

• Creating criteria for potential open space acquisitions to be analyzed
• Developing methods for public outreach
• Providing recommendations on the township’s environmental ordinance updates

To view the full report, or learn more about the EAC, click below!

Safely Dispose of Hazardous Waste

Monroe County residents are invited to participate in the next Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event on Saturday, July 26, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Military Road Recycling Site in Stroudsburg (1114 Military Rd).

Accepted items include:

• Automotive fluids, adhesives, and fuel (kerosene, gasoline, propane)

• Lithium batteries, household chemicals, and cleaners

• Herbicides, pesticides, and pool treatments

• Fire extinguishers, polishes, and more

🚫 No latex paint or electric vehicle batteries will be accepted.

Pre-registration and pre-payment are required — visit thewasteauthority.com to sign up and view the full list of acceptable items.

This event is for Monroe County residents only. For questions, contact the Monroe County Municipal Waste Management Authority at 570.643-6100.

Free CPR Training at Municipal Center

Bushkill Emergency Corps, in partnership with Smithfield Township, is offering a free Hands-Only CPR class on Thursday, August 7 at 6:30 p.m. The class will take place at the Smithfield Township Municipal Center, 1155 Red Fox Road.

No prior training or experience is required — just wear comfortable clothing, as the training will involve floor practice.

To reserve your spot, please call the Township at 570-223-5082 by August 4.

Bushkill Emergency Corps is proud to support our community by helping residents prepare for the unexpected!

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, July 8th at 6 p.m.

Tuesday, July 22nd at 6 p.m.

Planning Commission

Thursday, July 10th at 7 p.m.

Environmental Advisory Council

Tuesday, July 15th at 7 p.m.

Zoning Hearing Board

Tuesday, July 7th at 7 p.m.