All posts by George Locke

Borough Council Seeking to Fill Vacancy from the Fourth Ward

Jenkintown Borough Council is seeking to fill a vacancy on Borough Council. The term will expire on January 1, 2024. Interested persons must be a registered elector living in the Fourth Ward of Jenkintown Borough for at least one year. Letters of Interest and Resumes should be submitted by 5:00 PM on Sunday March 13th. Interviews will be scheduled on the evening of Wednesday March 16th before the regularly scheduled Committee Meetings, times to be determined.
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Curbside Trash & Recycling Pick Up Postponed

Republic Services, the Borough’s contracted trash hauler has just notified the Borough Administration that due to adverse conditions caused by the winter storm, they will be canceling curbside collections today. Collection of curbside trash and recycling will be delayed one day and will take place tomorrow, Saturday January 8th, 2022.

If you have any questions regarding the collection schedule, please contact Borough Hall at (215) 885 – 0700.

2021 Holiday Season Information Schedule

Important Thanksgiving Weekend and Holiday Season Activity Information
Below is important information from the Borough regarding the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and holiday activities occurring in Town Square:

Borough Hall Closed – November 25th, 2021 and November 26th, 2021: Jenkintown Borough Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 25th, 2021 and Friday, November 26th, 2021 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday.  Borough Hall will reopen on Monday, November 29th, 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, trash and recycling Collection will be collected on Saturday, November 27th, 2021.

Town Square Menorah Lighting: The Town Square Menorah will be lit for the Hanukkah holiday, however there will be no public lighting celebration. The first candle will be lit at sunset on Sunday, November 28th, 2021. There will be a Menorah Lighting event at 610 York Road. Information regarding that event to follow.

Light Up The Square: The annual Holiday Tree Lighting event will be held on Saturday, December 4th, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. in Town Square.  There will be music, refreshments, and a special visit from Santa at about 6:45 p.m. Read More »