The Jenkintown Borough Environmental Advisory Committee will be meeting tomorrow, February 6th, 2019 at Borough Hall, 700 Summit Avenue at 7:00 PM. During this meeting, Horticulturist, Eva Monheim will speak on “Plant Communities” and botanical selections for Cedar Street Park.
To view a list of the plants that will be discussed during this meeting, please click on “botanical selections” above.
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Aqua Pennsylvania who is Jenkintown Borough’s water supplier has asked the Borough to share the following information in an effort to limit frozen pipes and damage to properties during these frigid temperatures we are and will be experiencing.
Prevent Frozen Pipes
When stationary water inside pipes drops to about 30 degrees Fahrenheit, pipes can freeze. When water freezes, it expands, which can then break pipes, flood interiors and cause major damage. As a preventive measure, Aqua Pennsylvania encourages homeowners to take the following steps ahead of the severe winter weather: Read More »
The Borough Was notified of a water leak coming from the J.S.D. property. The water entering on to West Avenue at Florence Avenue froze and is created a hazard from the point of entry extending down grade on West Avenue toward the train station.
The J.P.D., F.M. and J.S.D. worked together to secure the water source and Public Works has been called in to salt the roadways in the vicinity. Please exercise caution driving or walking in the area of West Avenue/Florence Avenue.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700
The night is upon us, Tonight, 6:30 PM at Borough Hall, Jenkintown Borough will be hosting a Park Planning meeting to present and discuss the Park Layout Plan of the future Cedar Street Park. The upcoming public planning meetings shown below are open to all residents and those who wish to participate in the planning process. After this evening there will be two subsequent planning meetings with dates, times and topics shown below.
IMPORTANT Change Of Venue. Due to extreme temperatures and sustained winds todays event Recognizing Salem Baptist Church for its notable history and significant contribution to the community will be required to be moved inside. The Independent Fire Company has offered their Fire House for this event to take place warmly and safely.
Date: Today
Location: 609 Greenwood Avenue in Jenkintown.
Time: 12:00 (noon)
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