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February Borough Meeting Schedule and Important Dates 

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023. 7:00 PM – Environmental Action Committee
virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook.

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023. 7:00 PM – Fire Commission Meeting
virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook.

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023. 7:00 PM – Public Committees Workshop Meeting
In person at Borough Hall and virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook. Order of Business to include: Presentation  Rebecca Swanson, Executive Director Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority on RACP Grant Funding and Conditions created by the required cooperation agreement when Grant is filed by others. This Public Workshop Meeting includes the Administration & Finance, Building, Zoning & Revitalization, Public Safety and Public Works Committees and will include orders of business that may be brought forward to these Committees. The meeting agenda will be posted here on the Borough website no less then 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Borough Hall will be Closed on Monday, February 20th  in Observance of President’s Day – Borough Hall will re-open for Administrative Business Tuesday, February 21st, at 9:00 AM.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2022. 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook.
Order of Business to include: Presentation 101 York Road – Minor Land Development Application to Borough Council –  Proposed Oil Change Business to move in to former Glanzmann Service Center building/property at 101 York Road. SALDO & Zoning Code reviews and other orders of business that may be brought forward. The meeting agenda will be posted here on the Borough website no less then 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Wednesday, February 22th, 2023. 7:00 PM – Borough Council Hearing / Meeting
In person at Borough Hall and virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook.
Order of Business to include: Public Hearing before Borough Council to consider the legal adoption of the Subdivision Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). The Hearing was required to be advertised twice in a newspaper of general circulation, those dates are/were February 7th and 14th. The SALDO re-write was a huge undertaking by the Planning Commission and was than reviewed by the County Planning Commission, Borough Engineer, Borough Solicitor, Borough Zoning Officer and presented before Council at the Building, Zoning & Revitalization Committee. The Document is approximately 77 pages long and is available for Public Inspection at Borough Hall and at the County Law Library. It had not be revised in over fifty years and was in need of this comprehensive update of the rules & regulations governing development and improvements to properties falling under the definition of Sub-Division Land Development within the Borough. The review and re-write process of the Borough SALDO has been a two year process. This Public Hearing is an Official Court Hearing and it allows for Public Comment during this process for consideration of approval. Meeting to include: Resolution of support to submit Montco 2040 grant application for RT 611 / York Road – Safety Plan  and will include other orders of business that may be brought forward. The meeting agenda will be posted here on the Borough website no less then 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Monday, February 27th, 2023. 7:00 PM – Zoning Hearing Board – In person at Borough Hall and virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook. (Hearing – Continuance from Thursday, January 26th)
415/425 Johnson Street – Seeking relief before ZHB. Read More »

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Trash and Recycling Collection to begin at 6:00 AM Tomorrow

Due to the timing of the forecasted inclement weather, associated freezing temperatures and possibility of icing conditions the collection of Curbside Trash and Recycling will begin being collected at 6:00 AM tomorrow morning.

Tomorrow, Friday, December 23th Republic Services will be starting the curbside collection of trash and recycling one hour earlier (6:00 AM) than usual so the routes can be completed and the drivers can safely complete their trips to the landfill and back to their home base of Telford, PA.
If you have trash or recycling to be picked up please place it curbside tonight or earlier then 6:00 AM tomorrow as the Borough has committed in assisting Republic Services in having their employees complete their tasks and making it home safely to their families for the Holidays. Read More »

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2022 Holiday Information & Schedule of Events

Below is important information from the Borough regarding the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and holiday activities occurring in Town Square:

Borough Hall Closed – November 24th, 2022 and November 25th, 2022: Jenkintown Borough Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 24th, 2022 and Friday, November 25th, 2022 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.  Borough Hall will reopen on Monday, November 28th, 2022 at 8:00 a.m.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, trash and recycling Collection will be collected on Saturday, November 26th, 2022.

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Trash and Recycling Collection will take place Tomorrow

Curbside Trash and Recycling will be picked up tomorrow, Friday 4/15 as scheduled.

Due to the number of calls inquiring about collection on the Good Friday and Passover Holidays the Borough decided to issue this message. There will be no disruption to the Trash and Recycle curbside collection service tomorrow.

Please have a peaceful Holiday. Stay safe and be well.

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Jenkintown Library – Seeking Fundraising & Communication Coordinators

The Jenkintown Library is seeking to fill the following positions:

Communications Coordinator
This person will be responsible for Jenkintown Library’s overall communications and will manage the Library’s “personality” in written and visual form such that the Library’s unique “Voice” emerges. This will be accomplished through regularly updating and maintaining the Library’s website as well as promoting, marketing and increasing the visibility of Jenkintown Library through email, a regular newsletter, program announcements, and social media networks.

This position requires excellent computer, organization, and communication skills as well as the ability to implement social media strategies that promote Jenkintown Library. This position also requires the candidate to demonstrate creativity, self-initiative and excellent writing and photography skills. For more information please see the attached flyer Communications Coordinator

Fundraising Coordinator 
This person will be responsible for coordinating and supporting the Jenkintown Library’s fundraising efforts amongst its Board of Trustees’ Fundraising Committee and the Friends of the Jenkintown Library.

This position requires excellent computer, organization, and communication skills, as well as an ability to work both independently and in a team environment.  Prior experience with CRM programs is preferable. This position also requires the candidate to demonstrate creativity, self-initiative, excellent writing skills and attention to detail. For more information see the attached flyer Fundraising Coordinator 

If you are interested in learning more about either of these positions, please see the attached flyers and / or contact Nina Meister at nmeister@mclinc.org create new email