Resolution 2026-19 was adopted at the September Council meeting.

The ‘Ready 100’ Clean and Renewable Energy Motion helped Montgomery County reach the 1/3 goal of it’s municipalities.  This represents over 50% of the county’s population.

Resolution 2026-19 commits Jenkintown to being a community characterized by equality, health, safety, livability, prosperity and equity. The Borough recognizes the importance of developing a working relationship with its electric energy suppliers to create the most advantageous and mutually beneficial plan for integration locally generated and renewable power.

View the resolution here (PDF).

Jenkintown Borough has been presented with a Certificate of Environmental Stewardship by WGL Energy for our continuation of service using Green-e Energy certified 100% Wind Power.

Jenkintown Borough strives to be an environmental leader dedicated to renewable energy and takes pride in being one of the first municipalities to convert to wind energy as part of their continuous efforts to implement more environmentally friendly and efficient energy solutions.  All Borough owned municipal buildings, LED streetlights and LED traffic control lights are powered by 100% Wind Power.

Jenkintown Borough Council, Planning Commission and Environmental Advisory Committee are coordinating efforts to implement the renewable energy recommendations and strategies adopted in the Jenkintown 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

On September 23^rd the Borough Council is set to vote on Resolution 2026-19, which addresses and supports clean energy and 100 percent renewable energy initiatives.

Due to the observance of the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 7th, the Borough Hall will be closing today, Friday, September 4th at 3 p.m and will be back open on Tuesday, September 8th at 8 a.m.

Curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed next weekend by one day and will be collected on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

If you have any questions regarding the collection schedule, please contact Borough Hall at (215) 885 – 0700.

“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

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.