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 »

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. The Borough continues to encourage everyone to follow the CDC guidelines including handwashing, social distancing and covering of your cough/sneezes. You can also reach out to the Montgomery County COVID- 19 hotline at  610-631-3000 with questions and for up-to-date information. Thank you all.  Please stay safe and be well.

SEPTA Service Information and Updates

SEPTA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Service Update

Thank you for your assistance in communicating SEPTA service adjustments and other information to your constituents, residents, employees and stakeholders.  It has been extremely helpful for our customers and employers to have these messages so prominently shared by your offices.  We ask you to follow and keep checking the online and social media resources posted further below in this message and encourage you to recommend your constituents do the same.  SEPTA continues to update the public on its coronavirus efforts online at http://www.septa.org/notice/coronavirus-tips.html.

Adjustments to CCT Service and Application Processes –

• Same Day Reservations – Beginning Tuesday, March 24, registered CCT Customers (ADA/Shared Ride) may make same-day reservations to/from select destinations: medical facilities, pharmacies, supermarkets, and food distribution centers.  These trips will be provided on a space available basis until further notice.  To make a same day trip, you may contact the CCT Control Center at 215-580-7720 or 215-580-7145 then press #2.  Standard fares will apply.  Advanced reservations will be will continue to be taken as usual.
• CCT Applications and Functional Assessments – CCT Applications and Functional Assessments – Due to social distancing measures and reduced staffing, SEPTA is unable to process CCT eligibility applications or accept new applications until further notice.  Similarly, SEPTA has also suspended all functional assessments.  Customers who  scheduled functional assessments prior to Monday, March 23 will be contacted by CCT staff and will be deemed eligible for CCT service on a temporary basis until application and functional assessment activities resume.
• Reduced Fare and Senior Fare Cards – Due to social distancing measures and reduced staffing, SEPTA is unable to process applications for new or replacement Reduced Fare or Senior Key ID Cards until further notice.  Additionally, SEPTA reminds all customers that SEPTA Key Senior & Reduced Fare Card processing programs at SEPTA Headquarters and the Accessible Travel Center at Suburban Station remain closed.

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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’s entire Press Release is shown below which includes this helpful guide Stay at Home Guidance that answers many of the FAQ’s about this latest Order. Please click here for the latest COVID-19 updates on the Borough website. The Jenkintown School District has reminded the public that school grounds including playgrounds, fields and courts will be closed for at least the next two weeks.
Thank you all.  Please stay safe and be well.

Governor Wolf and Health Secretary Issue ‘Stay at Home’ Orders to 7 Counties to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19

March 23, 2020 Order Effective at 8:00 PM in Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties

Governor Wolf’s Order
Secretary of Health’s Order
Stay at Home Guidance

Governor Tom Wolf and Secretary of Health Dr. Rachel Levine today issued “Stay at Home” orders to Allegheny, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Monroe, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, as the state seeks relief to save lives and stop the spread of COVID-19.

This order takes effect at 8:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2020, and will continue until April 6, 2020.

All schools statewide will also remain closed through at least April 6, 2020. 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 23rd, 2020. Cheltena Avenue between Elm Avenue and Walnut Street AND Runnymede Avenue between Cloverly and Elm Avenues will be closed to thru traffic for approximately one week beginning today, Monday, March 23rd 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.