All posts by George Locke

Borough Hall Closed for New Year’s Holiday/ Curbside Trash & Recycle Delay

Borough Hall Closed – December 31st (12:00 PM) and January 1st, 2025: In recognition of the New Year, Borough Hall will be closing at 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 31st and will reopen for business on Friday, January 2nd, 2026 at 9:00 AM.

Due to the New Year’s holiday, curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed by one day and collected on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. 

Borough Hall Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday / Curbside Trash & Recycle Delay

Jenkintown Borough Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 27th and Friday, November 28th in observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday. Borough Hall will reopen for business on Monday, December 1st at 9:00 AM.

REMINDER: Due to the observance of the Thanksgiving Holiday, the Borough’s curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed one day and will be collected on Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

BOROUGH HALL CLOSED TO ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS FRIDAY, 8/29

Borough Hall will be closed to administrative business on Friday, August 29th. This closure is necessary so that painting and finishes may be applied to the walls of the office without exposing Borough employees and the public visiting Borough Hall to the odors and fumes omitted during this process. Borough Hall will re-open for administrative business on Tuesday, September 2nd at 8:30 AM following the Labor Day Holiday.

The Public Works Foreman, Borough Manager and Fire Marshal/Code Inspector will be available if needed by email and phone.

PECO GAS MAIN REPAIR WORK – YORK ROAD

The Borough has been notified by PECO’s Contractor J.K. Kiely Construction that there will be temporary lane restrictions on York Road at the intersection of West Avenue, beginning Monday, July 28th through Tuesday July 29th to allow for the replacement of the gas main to be safely completed in this area. West Avenue will also be closed from York Road to Cottman Street. Work will be taking place from 8:00 PM until 6:00 AM.  

This work has been scheduled to take place overnight to minimize disruption to traffic. Please plan to use an alternate route during these times to avoid disruption of your travels.