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Reminder: Jenkintown Borough’s Administration & Finance and Building, Zoning & Revitalization Committee Meetings will “Livestream” Tonight June 17th at 7:00 PM

Jenkintown Borough would like to remind you that due to the COVID-19 Emergency the Borough will livestream the regularly scheduled Administration & Finance and Building, Zoning & Revitalization Committee meetings tonight, June 17th at 7:00 PM on the Borough Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jenkintownboro.  Meeting agendas and minutes can be found  opens in a new windowhere on the borough website. Read More »

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The 2020 Census Needs Your Help!

The 2020 Census Needs Your Help! Please Encourage Your Neighbors, Friends and Families to Respond Now
Your response matters. The census can shape many different aspects of your community.  Health clinics, fire departments, schools; even roads and highways are affected by census data.

Montgomery County has hit a slight lull with self-response.  The current self-response rate is 72.6%.  You can help by asking your neighbors, friends and families to  opens in a new windowrespond now.

Thank you for your continued support!  Please stay safe and be well.

About the 2020 Census

The U.S. Constitution mandates a census of the population every 10 years. The 2020 Census will count everyone who lives in the U.S. as of April 1, 2020. Census statistics help determine the number of seats each state holds in the U.S. House of Representatives and how billions of dollars in federal funds will be allocated by state, local, and federal lawmakers every year for the next 10 years.
Thank you for your continued support!  Please stay safe and be well!

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PECO Update: Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) Monday, June 15th thru Friday, June 19th

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, June 15th.  Walnut Street between Hillside and West Avenues will have temporary lane closures for approximately one week beginning Monday, June 15th 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. 

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COVID 19 Update: June 13, 2020 “Thankful for measured leadership and small business grants” -State Representative Steve McCarter

 

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the  opens in a new windowBorough 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 the latest COVID 19 updates as well as helpful community news and resources below:
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COVID 19 Update: June 11, 2020 Reopening Orders Updated to Include 12 Additional Counties Moving to Green on June 12

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

Today, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine signed amended green phase orders for the 12 counties moving to green at 12:01 a.m. tomorrow, June 12.   The details from Governor Wolf’s newsroom are provided below: Read More »