All posts by George Locke

Upcoming Inclement Weather

The Public Works Department has been preparing for the inclement weather currently forecasted to begin tomorrow afternoon, Saturday January 19th, and continue into Sunday, January 20th. The storm’s current forecast is to begin with snow and sleet, possibly mixed with freezing rain. The rain and freezing rain could be heavy at times.On Sunday, the current forecast shows snow, freezing rain, and sleet in the morning, then a chance of snow through the afternoon. Extremely low temperatures, in the single digits Sunday night, with a low around 6 degrees are expected to create unsafe, icy conditions.

The roads will be slippery throughout the storm and as salting operations are taking place. All equipment is operational and Public Works will be monitoring the conditions throughout the day and through the evening. If you must go outside or travel please use caution. Read More »

MLK Day and Salem Baptist Recognition / Borough Hall Hours

This year, on Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Monday, January 21st, the Borough in conjunction with Community Leaders and Salem Baptist Church, will be hosting an event at 12:00 noon, in front of the former Salem Baptist Church building located at the intersection of Leedom Street and Summit Avenue. To accommodate this event, Summit Avenue between Leedom & Cedar Streets and Willow Street between Leedom & Cedar Streets will be closed for approximately one hour. 
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Recognition of Salem Baptist Church

Jenkintown Borough, in conjunction with Community Leaders and Salem Baptist Church, will be hosting an event this Monday, January 21st at 12:00 PM, noon, at Salem Baptist Church located at the intersection of Leedom Street and Summit Avenue. To accommodate this event, Summit Avenue between Leedom & Cedar Streets and Willow Street between Leedom & Cedar Streets will be closed for approximately one hour. 

This event is to recognize Salem Baptist Church and the significant contribution they have made to the Jenkintown Community as it has been in operation for over 120 years. Founded in 1884, Salem Baptist has been a beacon for many within the Borough and neighboring areas.
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West Avenue Road Closure

West Avenue between Greenwood and Florence Avenues will be closed to all through traffic, beginning today, Monday January 14th and last until 9:00 AM  tomorrow, Tuesday January 15th. This closure will allow for PECO to install a gas main for Beaver Hill’s West Building. During this time, businesses will have access to their parking structures.
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Save the Date: MLK Day Shredding and EWaste Event

Arcadia University, in conjunction with the University’s Community and Civic Engagement Center, will host their MLK Day of Service, shredding, e-Waste and repurposing event at Murphy Hall from 10:00 AM until 3:00 PM on January 21, 2019 as a way to honor the life and work of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. As new items may have made their way into your home last month – this is the perfect opportunity to remove those older items.

  • Members of the community are encouraged to bring gently used items to be donated to local nonprofits including Habitat for Humanity of Montgomery and Delaware Counties, New Life, VeteransMC and Throwback thrift stores, Cradles to Crayons the Salvation Army and many others.
  • All eWaste will be recycled by 611 Metals Recycling (all recycling will meet EPA regulations and all data will be destroyed)
  • All paper will be shredded by Shredit

Volunteers will be on hand to help unload and sort through your donated and recycled items. Donations of clothing (particularly winter coats for adults and children) diapers, wipes, baby formula, working electronics, school supplies, new or gently used shoes, prom dresses, pet supplies and etc. will be welcomed. For a full list of items please click hereNO TELEVISIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. 

Begin collection your items for recycling and donation now! If you have any questions, please head over to Arcadia’s website at www.arcadia.edu