Jenkintown Borough has published a comprehensive guide outlining the responsibilities of both the Borough and its residents during snow emergencies.

When the Mayor declares a snow emergency, Borough Public Works salts and plows all public cartways and streets, clears downed trees from roadways, and treats Borough-owned sidewalks within 24 hours after the end of a snow event. The Jenkintown Police Department is authorized to enforce compliance, including issuing citations for uncleared sidewalks and towing vehicles from designated snow emergency routes.

Residents are reminded of the following responsibilities:

• Sidewalks: All property owners, tenants, and occupants must clear a path at least 3 feet wide on all adjacent sidewalks within 24 hours after snow stops falling.
• Parking: Residents with driveways should use them. Parking is prohibited on designated Snow Emergency Routes until the street is cleared. Violators are subject to towing and fines.
• Emergency Parking: Free parking is available at the Leedom Street municipal lot (between Pioneer Fire Co. and the VFW) for residents who need to move vehicles from emergency routes.
• No Snow Dumping: It is illegal to shovel, plow, or push snow from private property into any public street or right-of-way.
• Fire Hydrants: Please clear a 3-foot radius around any hydrants on or near your property.
• Corner Ramps: Adjacent property owners are responsible for clearing sidewalk ramps, similar to standard sidewalks.

opens in a new windowClick here to read the full Snow Emergency Information & Responsibilities document (PDF).

Emergencies: Dial 911. Sign up for alerts with ReadyMontco. For PECO outages, call 1-800-841-4141 or visit peco.com. For Borough updates, visit jenkintownboro.com or follow us on Facebook.

Mayor Lerman has declared a snow emergency in Jenkintown Borough 

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Residents with access to a driveway are asked to please park in it. If you do not have access to a driveway please park as close to the curb as possible. If you reside on a snow emergency route and need a place to park your vehicle, the Borough has made the municipal ‘Leedom Street parking lot’ (between Pioneer Fire Company and the VFW) available for residents on snow emergency routes during the snow emergency declaration to allow for the safe passage of the Borough plow trucks and emergency vehciles.

The current forecast is for a significant snow accumulation. The low temperatures and anticipated heavy winds are expected to make for treacherous driving conditions throughout this winter storm. If you must travel please take along the recommended safety gear and allow extra time to navigate the expected icy roads. The Jenkintown Police Department and Public Works Department will be staffed throughout the entire storm and are prepared to respond accordingly.

• Borough Hall: Admin Staff will be working remotely during this emergency. Borough Hall will be closed Monday February 23rd and will re-open for business at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, February 24th.
• Public Works: The Jenkintown Borough Public Works Department began preparing the storm response equipment on Friday. The crew will return to work through the duration of the storm salting and plowing when needed in order to keep the roads clear for emergency vehicles and safe passage of the general public as needed.
• PECO: Customers experiencing any gas or electrical issues should contact PECO at 1-800-841-4141opens phone dialer, peco.com or PECO Smart Mobile On-the-Go, the company’s mobile enhanced website.

If you have any questions or concerns, do not hesitate to contact Borough Hall at 215-885-0700. Borough Hall phones will forward messages will be routed to the appropriate department-person and returned. You can also reach the Borough by emailing the Borough Manager at glocke@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email. 

* If your call pertains to this snow emergency * Please leave a name and phone number or email address with your message if you would like a return call.

Stay Safe and Be Well
If you have an Emergency call 911.

Jenkintown Borough has completed its latest review of the sanitary sewer system and the [08] Sewer Fund, which is fully supported by sewer rental fees – not property taxes. Due to rising construction, conveyance, and treatment costs beyond the Borough’s control, a rate adjustment is proposed for January 2026. For the average residential user (58,400 gallons/year), the annual cost would increase from approximately $246 to $307. Even with this change, Jenkintown remains well below many regional sewer rates.

This rate adjustment will help maintain essential system repairs, meet treatment obligations, and preserve long-term fund stability.

For full details, the sewer system report submitted by Borough Manager George Locke is linked below:

📄 2026 Sewer Rate Overview & Fund Summary (PDF)

See below for a 2026 Regional Sewer Rate Comparison Chart:

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In September 2024, Jenkintown Borough received a letter from the Jenkintown Police Benevolent Association (JPBA) alleging a hostile work environment within the Police Department and reporting a vote of no confidence in Police Chief Scott.

Because we take these matters seriously, the Borough Solicitor engaged independent counsel, Campbell Durrant, P.C., to conduct a thorough review. Every officer, the Chief of Police, and the Mayor participated in the investigation.

The full report is being shared for transparency. Redactions were made only with regard to the names of individual officers being quoted in the report.

The findings were clear: no hostile work environment exists, and no misconduct by Chief Scott was identified. The report determined that the concerns raised reflected disagreements over operational decisions and practices. It also confirmed that a vote of no confidence was never taken, and that several officers expressed their confidence in Chief Scott.

The investigation included recommendations to strengthen communication and reduce internal conflict.

These include:

· Ensuring the Chief continues to consult with labor counsel before making operational changes that could affect pay or benefits.
· Regular discussions among Borough leadership, the Mayor, and the Chief about strategies for sustaining high-quality police services, with legal guidance where needed.
· Focused efforts by the Chief and Mayor to repair and strengthen relationships with the Police Association and its members.

The Borough, the Mayor, and Chief Scott are committed to continuing to follow these best practices. We recognize that change can be difficult, but it is necessary to ensure accountability, professionalism, and sustainability in police services.

If you have any questions, please contact Mayor Gabriel Lerman or President Jay Conners.

A copy of the investigation report (PDF) is available here.

Abington Township announced yesterday that the Community meeting with SPS Technologies has been confirmed. Interested Jenkintown Borough residents are welcomed to attend –

“SPS will be holding a community meeting on Thursday, September 25, 2025, from 7 – 9 PM to share their plans to build a state-of-the-art, aerospace fasteners facility on Highland Avenue. The meeting will be held at the Abington School District Middle School Little Theater, located at 2056 Susquehanna Road. 

For more information and updates, please visit SPS Technologies’ website at  opens in a new windowhttps://www.spsupdates.com/.”

Please note that the SPS Technologies website went down and they are working to restore the informational website asap.