The Borough will be undertaking storm sewer infrastructure work on Runnymede and Rodman Avenue beginning next Tuesday, March 26th. There has been an ongoing ground water issue negatively affecting residences on the 200 block of Runnymede and 300 block of Rodman Avenues. The subsurface drainage is now accumulating within the R.O.W. in those two areas, becoming a serious safety concern to the General Public.

The construction will begin on the 200 Block of Runnymede Avenue on Tuesday morning. For the safety of the workers performing this work Runnymede Avenue will be limited to one lane of traffic between Myrtle and Florence Avenue during this construction. The work on Runnymede Avenue will entail installing a sub-surface storm drainage conveyance system which will include two (2) storm water sewer inlets. The work on Runnymede Avenue is expected to take two (2) to three (3) days, upon completion work will immediately continue onto Rodman Avenue.
There will be Temporary No Parking Signs posted in the area of work and may be temporary delays to traffic while equipment or material is positioned.
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Jenkintown Borough has many important meetings this month. 

Tuesday March 19^th 6:00pm at Borough hall, the Design Review Board will be meeting to review and discuss the plans for a residential addition at 314 Hillside Avenue.

Tuesday March 19^th 6:30pm at Borough hall, the Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled public meeting. The agenda is posted to the Borough website and can be found at this LINK.

Wednesday March 20^th 7:30pm at Borough hall, the Building, Zoning & Revitalization Committee will hold their regularly scheduled public meeting on matters pertaining to all aspects of Zoning, Codes and Revitalization. The agenda is posted to the Borough website and can be found at this LINK. Read More »

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The demolition project at 610 Summit Avenue is proceeding as planned and on schedule. The demolition of the Life Center portion of the project has commenced. The Borough Engineer, JPD and Borough Administration met with Roizman Development Inc. and the Demolition Contractor for Summit House Associates LLC. to discuss the progress and future demolition schedule.
The current demolition schedule is as follows: Life Center demolition has commenced. As of today, Monday, March 11th, the demolition Contractor will continue with the demolition of the Life Center using mechanical equipment. Friday, March 15th, the demolition of the shared party wall with Borough hall, will be performed by hand only, for safety and to minimize potential damage to Borough property.
On Monday, March 25th, Borough hall will be closed so the demolition of the shared party wall can be safely completed. The JPD has provided a statement (shown below in blue) that will be issued under separate cover as well.

On Monday, March 25th, from 7am to 4pm the Police Department will not be open for walk in customer service, due to construction and demolition, of the party wall between the Borough building and Salem Church.  Patrol and calls for service will not be affected.  If you need to speak to an officer call 215-884-1200 or if an emergency call 911. 
Thank you.   
Albert J. DiValentino, Chief of Police
Jenkintown Police Department
700 Summit Ave.
Jenkintown PA 19046
(215) 884-1202
ADiValentino@JenkintownPD.orgcreate new email

Thank you all and apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions please contact, Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700.