Following several public information and input sessions, the planning process for the Jenkintown 2035 Comprehensive Plan has been completed including the required comment portion by the public, neighboring municipalities and all other entities as required by the the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code. Jenkintown Borough Council will now be holding a public hearing this Wednesday, June 27th, at 7:30 PM here are Jenkintown Borough Hall, located at 700 Summit Avenue to consider the adoption of the Jenkintown 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

The complete draft of Jenkintown2035 Comprehensive Plan can be found online at   opens in a new windowhttps://jenkintownboro.com/jenkintown2035-draft-documents/ or print copies can be reviewed at Borough Hall or the Jenkintown Library.

Jenkintown Borough Public Works will be closing the 400 block of Cedar Street to through traffic from West Avenue to Hillside Avenue and Hillside Avenue from Cedar Street to Shoemaker Avenue on Wednesday, June 20th from 7:00 AM until 4:00 PM. Passerini Construction along with Public Works will be replacing storm inlets for handicap accessible ADA ramps. Residents will still have access to their driveways and will be able to exit at West Avenue. 

Please make plans to take an alternate route to avoid further disruption to your travels. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these necessary repairs are made.

If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700.

The sound of music will be wafting through the trees of Jenkintown’s beautiful Town Square this summer, with free, live music scheduled for every Tuesday Night at 7 PM.  So bring a lawn chair, pack a picnic basket, bring a cooler, and invite your friends to enjoy the twilight music at Town Square every Tuesday night this summer.

Please join the Rec Board this Tuesday, June 19 to enjoy the ‘Analog Groove’! 
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Free Hazardous Waste Collection Event

On Saturday, June 23rd Montgomery County is hosting a free hazardous waste collection event from 9:00 AM- 3:00 PM at Abington Junior High School (please enter off of 2056 Susquehanna Road). 

Volunteers will help you locate the correct entrance and position your car in line. Stay in your car, but unlock your trunk and any doors necessary to access the waste you want removed. Event staff will remove the waste and direct you to the exit. At a typical event, your wait time should be no longer than 30 minutes.
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