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COVID-19 Update: July 21, 2020 Hazard Pay and Vaccines/Treatments/Therapies Grants Available for Limited Time

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the Borough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State and Federal agencies.

State Representative Steve McCarter shares information information regarding two federal CARES Act grant programs now open for application, $10 million in grant funding for COVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments and Therapies and $50 million in grant funding for COVID-19 Hazard Pay Grant. These federal grants are available Continue reading COVID-19 Update: July 21, 2020 Hazard Pay and Vaccines/Treatments/Therapies Grants Available for Limited Time

PECO Update: Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) Monday, July 20th thru Friday, July 24th

Installation of New Gas Mains
The Borough has been notified by PECO’s subcontractor, Henkels & McCoy, that the Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) will continue Monday, July 20th.  Walnut Street between Cheltena and West Avenues will have temporary lane closures for approximately one week beginning Monday, July 20th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to allow for the installation of new gas mains to be safely completed in this area.  Flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control due to temporary lane closures. Residents will continue to have access to their properties during this process.  If you do not reside on this road please take another route during these times to avoid disruption of your

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Restart Montco- Join the Conversation!

The Montgomery County Planning Commission is offering a new planning initiative, ‘Restart Montco’ to help communities adjust from the effects of required shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In collaboration with this planning initiative, the Borough is asking for your input in sharing information, related experiences and success stories while we strategize a healthy economic recovery in the Jenkintown Borough community.
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New Orders in effect as of 12:01 a.m. July 16, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Wolf Administration Announces Targeted Mitigation Efforts in Response to Recent COVID Case Increases

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the Borough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State and Federal agencies.

Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed new orders for targeted mitigation efforts for bars and restaurants, gatherings and telework.  The new orders are currently in effect as of 12:01 a.m., today, July 16, 2020. Continue reading New Orders in effect as of 12:01 a.m. July 16, 2020 COVID-19 Update: Wolf Administration Announces Targeted Mitigation Efforts in Response to Recent COVID Case Increases