About Ross Township, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
Welcome to Ross Township
Ross Township is a Township of the Second Class in Monroe County, Pennsylvania. The Township is governed by a three-member Board of Supervisors elected to six-year terms. The Board adopts ordinances, establishes policies, and oversees Township services.
Approximately 5,435 residents call Ross Township home. The Township maintains about 48 miles of Township roads. Approximately 20 additional miles are state-owned and maintained by PennDOT.
BUILDING STRONGER COMMUNITIES: OUR GOVERNMENT and staff
Board of Supervisors
- David Shay - Chairman
- Gregory Gill - Vice Chairman
- Randy Detrick - Supervisor
Township Staff
- Maria Ahner - Secretary/Treasurer
- Karen Orlando - Receptionist
- Ethan Brewer - Road Foreman
- Ricky Santee, Esq. - Township Solicitor
- Keystone Consulting Engineers - Township Engineer
Roads and Public Works
Road Department Hours:
- Monday and Friday, 6:30 a.m. -2:30 p.m.
The Road Department maintains Township-owned roads and performs snow and ice control, drainage work, roadside maintenance, and other public works services. PennDOT maintains state-owned roads.
Please Help Keep Crews Safe
· Slow down near Township vehicles and work zones.
· Keep vehicles, trash containers, basketball hoops, and other objects out of the road and right-of-way.
· Do not place snow back into a plowed roadway.
· When reporting a road concern, include the road name, nearest address, and a short description.
Wood Chips
Free wood chips may be available to Township residents behind the Municipal Building. Availability is not guaranteed. Follow all posted signs and Township instructions.
Please note that the Crimes Code § 5507 (a) and the Second-Class township Code at §2326 (53 P.S. § 67326) make it a violation for individuals to place materials or items of personality in the right-of-way and to thereby obstruct the snow removal and plowing operations of the Township.
Permits, Zoning and Sewage
Zoning Officer
- Garrett Wiley
Office Hours
- Monday and Friday, 7:00-11:00 a.m.
Wednesday, 12:00-4:00 p.m.
Contact the Zoning Officer before starting construction, changing how a property is used, installing a sign, or adding a shed or other accessory structure.
Sewage Officer
- Ryan F. Engler
Office Hours
- Thursday 2PM-4PM
The Sewage Enforcement Officer handles on-lot sewage system planning, permits, testing, repairs, and inspections.
Building Official
Base Engineering, Inc.
Phone
(610) 437-0979
Website
Building permits may be required for new construction, additions, renovations, repairs, electrical work, plumbing, mechanical work, and other projects.
Contact the Township before work begins. Zoning approval and a building permit are separate requirements.
Planning Commission
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission is made up of volunteer residents appointed by the Board of Supervisors. It advises the Township on subdivisions, land development, long-range planning, and proposed ordinance changes.
Meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at the Municipal Building. Check the Township calendar for agendas, cancellations, and special meetings.
- Howard Beers – Chairman
- Lauri Lapping – Vice Chairman
- Thomas Wagner - Secretary
- Tighe Meckes – Engineer
- Michael Gaul – Solicitor
- Karen Orlando - Recording Secretary
Zoning Hearing Board
The Zoning Hearing Board hears requests for variances, special exceptions, and appeals under the Township Zoning Ordinance. Meetings are scheduled as needed and legally advertised.
- Leonard Ventre – Chairman
- Randy Nolf – Vice Chairman
- David Bray – Member
- Carl Biechy – Alternate Member
- Michael Galler – Alternate Member
- James Fareri – Solicitor
Zoning, Land Development and Sub-division, Storm Water Management are available in booklet form at the Township office $35.00 each – payable to Ross Township by check only.
Zoning Board related documentation for Zoning can be found here at the Zoning Board page.
Real Estate Property Taxes
The elected Real Estate Tax Collector collects County, Township, and School District real estate taxes. County and Township bills are generally mailed March 1. School tax bills are generally mailed August 1. Property owners are responsible for making sure tax bills are received and paid on time, including when a mortgage company or escrow service is involved.
Office Hours: Tuesday's 10am to 1pm or by appointment at the Municipal Building.
250 Anchorage Road; Saylorsburg, PA 18353.
Tax Collector
Nina Campbell
Phone
Office: 570-992-4990
Cell: 570-269-1823
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 309, Saylorsburg, PA 18353
ncampbell.rosstaxcollector@gmail.com
Online Payments Accepted https://app.jackrabbitconnect.com/web/secure/payment?token=GZeOhAvia3WLmCvsvNH429t36dfC5Tp3
NOTICE TO ROSS TOWNSHIP TAXPAYERS
A Blink doorbell is installed near the tax-payment drop box for payments made outside the Tax Collector’s posted receiving hours.
When placing a tax payment in the drop box, please press the doorbell immediately after depositing your payment. This records the date and time the payment was received.
If the doorbell is not pressed and the payment does not have a timely U.S. Postal Service postmark, the payment may be recorded as late.
INFORMATION ON PROPERTY TAXES AND REASSESSMENT ISSUES CLICK HERE