Below is important information from the Borough regarding the Administration hours, as well as the Public Meeting and Special Collections Schedule for the month of March:
BOROUGH ADMINISTRATION OFFICE HOURS
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the Borough Administration Office will be open for in person services by appointment only during the hours of 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. In addition, the Borough Administration’s office phone switch board will be open from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. All calls outside of the above schedule will be directed to the appropriate party for resolution.
POLICE DEPARTMENT CLERICAL HOURS
Due to the ongoing COVID-19 Pandemic, the Jenkintown Police Department Clerical Office will be open for in person services during the hours 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM Monday through Friday.
The Police Department’s phones are operational and can be reached at 215-884-1202, ext. 2opens phone dialer. Should an Officer be needed for a non-emergency event, please dial 610- 635-4300opens phone dialer or if at the Jenkintown Police Station, please pick up the phone outside the door. As always if you have an EMERGENCY dial 911opens phone dialer.
MARCH PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE
At this time, the Borough will continue to livestream all scheduled public meetings including committee and Borough Council meetings on the Borough’s Facebook page for the safety and welfare of all participants. Beginning in March 2021, the Borough will begin to transition the livestreaming of all public meetings to the YouTube platform in lieu of the current Facebook application.Additional announcements on this platform migration will follow. A meeting schedule for the March 2021 meetings and a link to the websites meeting minutes/agendas has been provided below for your reference.
The public will be able to submit comments beforehand to the Borough Manager at glocke@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email. Please include your name and address in the comment. Comments submitted to glocke@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email prior to 4:30 PM the night of the meeting will be read during the public meeting. The Public will also have the opportunity to ask questions/ comment live only during the Public Comment portion of the meeting on the Borough Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jenkintownboro.
PUBLIC MEETING SCHEDULE March 2021 opens in a new windowMeeting Agendas & Minutes
(All regularly scheduled meetings are to begin at 7:00 PM unless noted otherwise)
Wednesday 10th | Public Safety and Public Works Committees
Tuesday 16th | Design Review Board 6:00 PM followed by Planning Commission
Wednesday 17th | Administration & Finance and Building, Zoning & Revitalization Committees
Wednesday 24th | Borough Council Meeting and “Conditional Use Hearing” 821 Homestead Road
Thursday 25th | Zoning Hearing Board (If a Hearing is Requested)
MARCH SPECIAL COLLECTIONS SCHEDULE
The Jenkintown Public Works Department will proceed with their Special Collections Program as we continue to take the necessary safety precautions during the COVID-19 emergency. Special collections will take place the first and third Wednesday of the month until further notice.
The next special collections for the month of March will be held on March 17th, 2021. Your collection request must be submitted no later than March, February 16th, 2021 at 2:00 PM so a complete list can be compiled and provided to the Public Works Foreman for route scheduling.
You can schedule a special/bulk item collection by calling 215-885-0700opens phone dialer or email kriggins@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email and provide your address, item to be collected and contact information (i.e. phone/email). Payment can be made by mailing a check to Borough Hall at 700 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046, placing payment in the mail slot in the front door of Borough Hall, arranging for a porch pick up on the day of your scheduled collection or payments can be made online or by phone with a credit card, however a service fee will be applied by the card service company which may make this method less favorable.
The Borough will continue to provide updates as the situation develops and adjustments are made to improve the special/bulk collection program.
If you have any questions or concerns please call the Borough Hall Office at 215-885-0700opens phone dialer. Thank you for your continued patience while we navigate through this COVID-19 emergency.