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PECO Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project Update

The Borough has been notified by PECO’s subcontractor, Henkels & McCoy, that the Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) will continue Monday, July 13th.  Walnut Street between Rodman and West Avenues will have temporary lane closures for approximately one week beginning Monday, July 13th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to allow for the installation of new gas mains to be safely completed in this area.  Flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control due to temporary lane closures. 

Residents will continue to have access to their properties during this process.  If you do not reside on this road please take another route during these times to avoid disruption of your travels.

Natural Gas Service Upgrades
PECO has completed installation of new gas mains and will begin natural gas service upgrades inside of homes on Runnymede Avenue for customers previously notified.

If you have any further questions about this project please contact PECO at 610-832-6420opens phone dialer. If you have an emergency dial 911.

Montgomery County Board of Commissioners Approves $10M for Round 3 of MontcoStrong Small Business Grant Program

opens in a new windowMONTCOSTRONG SMALL BUSINESS GRANT PROGRAM

ABOUT THE GRANT PROGRAM

Updated July 9, 2020

Recognizing the need to provide support to strengthen our local businesses and communities, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners is making available $10,000,000 in economic development funds to provide grants to eligible small businesses for Round 3 of the MontcoStrong Small Business Grant Program. Round 3 grant awards will once again be administered by the Redevelopment Authority of Montgomery County in partnership with the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners and the Montgomery County Commerce Department. Eligible applicants for Round 3 may apply for a grant to cover the following costs: Read More »

Reminder: Limited Special/ Bulk Collections in July The Next Scheduled “SPECIAL COLLECTION” is Wednesday, July 15th

The Jenkintown Public Works Department will hold their next special/bulk collection on Wednesday, July 15th.  Your collection request must be submitted no later than Tuesday, July 14th at 4:00 PM for the July 15th collection so a complete list can be compiled and provided to the PW Foreman for route scheduling.  An itemized fee schedule, provided by JB Public Works can be found opens in a new windowhereopens PDF file . Read More »

PECO Update: Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) Monday, July 6th thru Friday, July 10th

Installation of New Gas Mains
The Borough has been notified by PECO’s subcontractor, Henkels & McCoy, that the Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) will continue Monday, July 6th.  Walnut Street between Cheltena and West Avenues will have temporary lane closures for approximately one week beginning Monday, July 6th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PMto allow for the installation of new gas mains to be safely completed in this area.

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