Due to the evolving situation regarding COVID-19, tomorrow nights Public Safety and Public Works Committee meetings being held at Borough hall, 700 Summit Avenue will be live streamed on the Borough website here starting at 7:00 PM, once the meetings have concluded the videos will be uploaded here to the “meetings and agenda” page on the Borough website. During the Public Safety Committee meeting Second Alarmers, the Boroughs primary emergency medical services provider, will give a brief presentation on the COVID-19 virus. Read More »
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Corona Virus – Montgomery County COVID-19 Update
Jenkintown Borough has received the following Press Release from the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners click here to share with residents regarding the COVID-19 virus .
“Montgomery County officials have been preparing for the eventuality of COVID-19 within the County, and are taking the appropriate steps. I want to remind everyone to follow the CDC COVID-19 prevention guidelines, and if you have symptoms stay at home and call your healthcare provider,” said Dr. Valerie A. Arkoosh, Chair of the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners.
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Jenkintown Environmental Action Committee Public Meeting!
The Jenkintown Environmental Action Committee (JEAC) will host their monthly public meeting tonight, March 4th at 7:00 PM at Borough Hall. During this public meeting the JEAC will discuss waste reduction, recycling improvements and will share ideas on creating butterfly gardens and other ways to make our community healthier. Read More »
SEPTA Scheduled Work Notice
Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA)
SCHEDULED WORK NOTICE – Railroad Tie Replacement Project, West Trenton Line
WHAT: SEPTA will complete a railroad tie replacement project along the West Trenton Regional Rail Line. Crews will begin at Jenkintown-Wyncote Station and will work their way toward Neshaminy Falls Station. Crews will also trim trees. Work will mainly take place along the track right-of-way, but crews will be using the northbound layoff track at Jenkintown-Wyncote Station to store track equipment each night. Read More »
Montgomery County Special Collection Schedules 2020
Each year, the Montgomery County Commissioners authorize free events to prevent hazardous materials from being improperly disposed of. These events, hosted across Montgomery County, are available to residents beginning in April 2020. For additional information regarding these events please visit opens in a new windowMontcoPARecycles.org, email opens in a new windowrecycling@montcopa.orgcreate new email, or call the recycling line at 610.278.3618.
Tire Collection Events for Montgomery County Residents
Beginning on Saturday May 9th in Blue Bell PA, Montgomery County will be hosting three tire collection events across the county, in hopes to prevent tires from being improperly disposed of and to reduce breeding grounds for disease carrying mosquitoes. The tires that are collected will be shredded and re-purposed by a local business into products for civil engineering and playground material. For more information on tire disposal throughout Montgomery County, please click here. Read More »