On August 26, 2026, Jenkintown Borough Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-18, establishing a streamlined Right-to-Know policy and designating an Open Records Officer and Deputy Officer for the Borough.

Under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, local agencies are required to designate an Open Records Officer to receive, process, and respond to public records requests. Borough Manager George Locke will serve as the Open Records Officer, with Meredith Gans serving as the Deputy Open Records Officer should the primary officer be unavailable.

Requests for public records must be submitted in writing using the approved form, available on the Borough website or at Borough Hall. Requests may be submitted by email to rtk@jenkintownboro.com, by mail to 700 Summit Ave, Jenkintown, PA 19046, or in person during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). The Borough will respond to all requests within five business days of receipt. Applicable fees follow the Official RTKL Fee Schedule established by the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.

Click here to read Resolution No. 2026-18 — Right-to-Know Policy (PDF).

For more information about the Right-to-Know Law, visit www.openrecords.pa.gov. Questions about this policy may be directed to George Locke at glocke@jenkintownboro.com or (215) 885-0700.

The Borough has been notified by C & C Construction that there will be a temporary closure of Cherry Street between York Road and Johnson Street on Tuesday September 1st and Wednesday September 2nd between the hours of 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM to allow for steel material to be safely delivered in this area.

Please plan to use an alternate route during these times to avoid disruption of your travels. 

The Borough of Jenkintown has issued two addenda to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services to develop a Master Plan for the Jenkintown Library.

The Jenkintown Library Board of Trustees is seeking a qualified consultant to assess the existing facility and develop a long-range master plan to guide the Library’s transformation into a 21st Century community anchor institution. The project, which is anticipated to take four to six months with an estimated start date of October 1, 2026, has a not-to-exceed budget of $163,800.

Addendum 1, published August 21, 2026, provides responses to proposer questions regarding the scope of work, submission requirements, and project logistics, including clarification that the Library walkthrough was not mandatory and that attendance will not affect proposal evaluation. Seven firms attended the walkthrough.

Addendum 2 provides the Library’s Strategic Plan, developed at the Board of Trustees’ 2024 Winter Retreat. The plan identifies key priorities for the Library including improved work and study space, ADA accessibility through the addition of an elevator, HVAC replacement, local history preservation, sustainability goals, and parking lot improvements. The Board views the master plan as a critical step toward energizing the community, attracting public funding, and ensuring the long-term viability of the Library.

Click here to read Addendum 1 — Proposer Questions and Responses (PDF).

Click here to read Addendum 2 — Library Strategic Plan (PDF).

Interested firms may direct questions to the Borough Manager’s office at glocke@jenkintownboro.com or (215) 885-0700.

The Borough of Jenkintown is proud to announce that it has been awarded a 2026 PennDOT Green Light Go Grant of $261,120.00 for Phase 2 improvements at the intersection of Walnut St and Runnymede Ave.

Phase 2 improvements will be a complete modernization of:

• traffic signal, including mast arms,
• radar detection in place of traffic loops
• curb ramps
• push buttons
• countdown signal heads

Incidental work such as conduit, wiring and controller upgrades is also included.

View the official press release here (PDF).

Jenkintown Borough recently completed a successful partnership with Easton’s Lafayette College Internship Program.  

Lafayette College Senior, Adam Fox (major: Philosophy and Government & Law), was brought in to fill the role of Community Engagement Coordinator.  One of the many projects Adam worked on was a modernization of the Borough’s communication models.  He planned and laid the groundwork for an overhaul of Jenkintown Borough’s website making it ADA compliant, as well as streamlining the Borough’s communications protocol with residents as well as social media posts.   Adam presented his plan to Borough Council in July at the monthly meeting and now these changes are on schedule to be implemented and rolled out within the next few months.