Chestnuthill Supervisor Chuck Gould

09/08/2026

I’m proud to announce that the new pickleball courts at The Chestnuthill Township Park are now open.

We appreciate Nancy from PA State Rep. Jack Rader's office, Kristine from Senator Rosemary Brown's office, and Tyler from Congressman Rob Bresnahan Jr. office for joining us at the ribbon cutting. We would also like to thank Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for providing the grant funding that helped make this project a reality.

These courts are for public recreational use, not for private leagues, clubs, or organized groups. If others are waiting, please be respectful and share the courts so everyone gets a fair chance to play.

This is a great addition to our Township, and I hope our residents will get out, enjoy the courts, and make good use of them.

Thanks,
Chuck

08/01/2026

We are excited to announce that the public bathrooms at the Chestnuthill Township Park will be getting a well-deserved renovation beginning next Monday August 3rd!

Beginning on August 3rd, both the men's and the women's bathrooms will be closed to the public. They will remain closed until the construction of these facilities is complete. During this time, there will be two porta-potties installed in the same general area of the bathrooms for public use. These facilities will be serviced twice a week to help ensure a cleanly facility while the renovations are occurring.

We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause; however, we are excited to update and improve these facilities for the users of the park!

07/15/2026

Calling All Local Photographers!

It's time to start planning the 2027 Chestnuthill Township Community Calendar, and we're looking for your best photos!

This year's theme is "Experience Chestnuthill" a celebration of the places, and landscapes that make our township such a great place to call home.

We're looking for photos that showcase:
🌄 Scenic landscapes and seasonal beauty
🦌 Wildlife and nature
🚜 Farms and agricultural scenes
🥾 Parks, trails, and outdoor recreation
🏛️ Historic landmarks
🎉 Community events and local traditions
🌅 The everyday moments that capture the spirit of Chestnuthill Township

Whether you're a professional photographer or just enjoy taking great pictures, we'd love to see Chestnuthill through your lens.

📧 To submit your photos, simply email them to [email protected].

📅 Submission Deadline: September 30, 2026.

Thank you to everyone who has contributed over the years. Your photos help make this calendar something our residents look forward to each year, and I can't wait to see what you capture for 2027!

07/06/2026

SR115 is now open.

07/05/2026

***SR115 is now open*** 7/6/26

Traffic Update – Route 115

I've received several messages asking why Route 115 is closed near Gilbert Road.

The closure is due to a tree that has fallen onto power lines. PPL has closed the road and is aware of the situation; however, crews are currently responding to multiple emergency incidents and widespread outages throughout Monroe County before they can address this location. As a result, there is no estimated reopening time at this point.

Please avoid the area if possible and use an alternate route. I'll share updates as soon as more information becomes available.

Thank you for your patience, and please stay safe.

07/04/2026

06/29/2026

I am proud to announce that Chestnuthill Township, in partnership with the Western Pocono Women's Club and American Legion Post 927, is once again accepting applications for our Hometown Heroes Banner Program.

This program recognizes the veterans who have called Chestnuthill Township home by displaying personalized banners throughout the Route 209 roundabouts. The 2027 banners will be installed in May and remain on display for two years.

Banner locations are limited and applications will be accepted on a first-come, first-served basis until all spaces are filled. After that, applicants will be placed on a waiting list for the next two-year display cycle.

If you have a veteran you'd like to honor, I encourage you to submit an application soon.

Applications are available at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building. The banner cost is $110.00.

If you have any questions regarding the Hometown Heroes Banner Program, please contact the Township Office at 570-992-7247 or email [email protected].

On behalf of the Board of Supervisors, thank you to the Western Pocono Women's Club and American Legion Post 927 for their continued partnership in recognizing the men and women who have served our country.

https://www.chestnuthilltwp-pa.gov/_files/ugd/783ff1_e8fac3aabe5c49f7ab5a68c250b9ba5b.pdf

06/03/2026

Over the past two years, the Chestnuthill, Jackson, Eldred, Ross, and Polk Township Regional Planning Committee has been working on an update to the CJERP Regional Comprehensive Plan. Throughout that process, I have shared updates, public meeting information, and the community survey in an effort to gather resident input.

The draft Comprehensive Plan is now available for public review on the Township website.

If you have followed the process from the beginning, thank you for your participation. If you missed the surveys, meetings, or previous updates, it is not too late to have your voice heard.

The draft plan will be reviewed by each of the regional partner Planning Commissions and will be on the agenda for the Chestnuthill Township Planning Commission meeting on June 17 at 7pm at the Chestnuthill Township Municipal Building. I encourage all residents to take some time to review the document and share any comments, concerns, or suggestions before the plan moves forward.

Whether you support the recommendations, disagree with certain elements, or simply have questions, this is the time to provide feedback.

You can review the draft plan and related information here: https://www.chestnuthilltwp-pa.gov/2025-cjerp-comprehensive-plan-update

05/25/2026

I was honored to take part in today’s Memorial Day ceremony with American Legion Post 927 as we remembered and honored the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country.

Thank you to the Legion for organizing another meaningful event and for the continued partnership with Chestnuthill Township. 🇺🇸