Jenkintown Borough would like to share the following important message from Montgomery County Commissioner Dr. Val Arkoosh:

COVID-19 is now spreading rapidly in our community. In Montgomery County alone, this extremely contagious virus has now infected more than 500, hospitalized several dozen, and killed six people.

There are now six families grieving the untimely loss of their parent, grandparent, husband, or wife. Many more families in our community will experience this tragedy if you don’t take steps right now to stop the spread of COVID-19.

You must stay at home except for life-sustaining activity. By leaving your home today for any unnecessary reason, you are taking someone else’s life in your hands. Even if you feel fine, you could unknowingly transmit the virus to someone else. Your carelessness could kill them.
Is that trip to the store worth it? Is seeing your friends in person worth it? Make the right choice. Stay at home.

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 Wolf and the Health Secretary’s March 30th, 2020 press release is shown below, which include the latest Amended Stay at Home Orders and opens in a new windowStay at Home Guidanceopens PDF file .  All stay-at-home orders are now extended through April 30.   All Pennsylvania schools will remain closed until further notice. Non-life-sustaining business closures remain in effect. Read More »

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.