Jenkintown Borough has been notified by PECO’s subcontractor, Henkels & McCoy, that the Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) will continue the week of Monday, March 30th, 2020.  Hillside Avenue between Walnut Street and Florence Avenue AND Runnymede Avenue between West and Florence Avenues will be closed to thru traffic for approximately one week beginning Monday, March 30th from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM to allow for the installation of new gas mains to be safely completed.

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 travels.

If you have any further questions about this project please contact PECO at 610-832-6420. If you have an emergency dial 911.

Jenkintown Borough has been notified by the Borough’s contracted trash hauler, Republic Services, curbside trash/recycling collection will continue, as scheduled, every Friday.  Republic Services has requested that all trash continue to be placed at the curb in tightly sealed plastic bags or tightly sealed metal or plastic containers with lids to ensure the safety of their workers.

Jenkintown Borough Public Works will continue yard waste collection every Tuesday and collection from Public trash receptacles (York Road, West Ave. and Town Square) on Monday, Wednesday and Fridays. Read More »

Jenkintown Borough would like to share the following information from the United States Census Bureau:

COVID-19:  The Census Bureau is closely monitoring COVID-19 and the health, safety, and well-being of our staff and public is our top priority.

The 2020 Census is underway and the most important thing you can do is respond online, by phone, or by mail when you receive your invitation. Responding now will minimize the need for the Census Bureau to send census takers out into communities to follow up. Please check here for regular updates.

For more information please contact the United States Census Bureau here.

Thank you all and stay well.

Jenkintown Borough would like to share very important information regarding House Bill 1564, which passed the House on Wednesday, March 25th, 2020 and now must pass the PA State Senate.  The passing of this bill would allow all Boroughs in Pennsylvania to conduct Public meetings and Borough business through telecommunication devices during a statewide emergency declaration.

For more information on HB 1564 please refer to the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs (PSAB) update below. This bill is critical to our community and the Pennsylvania Association of Boroughs has been advocating for it’s passage on our behalf. You can help by acting now and call State Senator Art Haywood’s Office today and ask that he vote to pass HB 1564 – (215) 517-1434  FAX: (215) 517-1439 website contact.

As are all Public Officials, Senator Art Haywood continues working tirelessly on many different aspects of this Global Emergency and our appreciation of that Public service can not be overstated.

Thank you all!  Stay safe and be well. Keep washing your hands!

PSAB Action Alert:

Urge State Senators to Allow Local Officials to Conduct Business Via Telecommunications During an Emergency Declaration 

House Bill 1564, which passed the House on Wednesday, would allow municipalities to conduct business through telecommunications devices during a statewide emergency declaration. The bill requires all council members to hear and make comments on issues. It also provides that a physical quorum is not necessary for the duration of the emergency to conduct business provided the following criteria are met.

The municipality must allow for public participation to the maximum extent available by doing at least one of the following. Read More »

Jenkintown Borough would like to share the following message provided by the Jenkintown Police Department and Borough Officials regarding guidance on Governor Wolf’s latest Orderopens PDF file  dated March 23, 2020

“Dear residents and business owners,
The Jenkintown Police Department and Borough Officials are committed to the safety and well being of all our residents and business owners.

During this time of crisis and uncertainty we should all work together to flatten the curve of this pandemic.  It will pass and life will get back to normal.  What we are learning about this is the importance of hand washing and social distance to dramatically reduce infections.

The Governor’s order to close all non-life sustaining businessopens PDF file will be enforced by the Montgomery County Department of Health and local law enforcement agencies.

If you have any questions or concerns about compliance to the Governor’s order please call:  610-631-3000 between the hours of 7am and 8pm and 610-635-4300 after 8pm.

During yesterday’s press conference, Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine issued “Stay at Home” orders to Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties. This order took effect at 8:00 PM on yesterday, Monday, March 23, and will continue until April 6, 2020. A full copy of the Stay at Home Guidance can be found attached here. The Stay at Home Guidance is a helpful guide that answers many of the FAQ’s about this order. Relevant sections of the Guide can be found below.

“Stay at Home” requires that all individuals must stay at home except for certain essential activities and work to provide life-sustaining business and government services. Individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following allowable individual activities and allowable essential travel: Read More »