Jenkintown Borough has been presented with a Certificate of Environmental Stewardship by WGL Energy for our continuation of service using Green-e Energy certified 100% Wind Power.

Jenkintown Borough strives to be an environmental leader dedicated to renewable energy and takes pride in being one of the first municipalities to convert to wind energy as part of their continuous efforts to implement more environmentally friendly and efficient energy solutions.  All Borough owned municipal buildings, LED streetlights and LED traffic control lights are powered by 100% Wind Power.

Jenkintown Borough Council, Planning Commission and Environmental Advisory Committee are coordinating efforts to implement the renewable energy recommendations and strategies adopted in the Jenkintown 2035 Comprehensive Plan.

On September 23^rd the Borough Council is set to vote on Resolution 2026-19, which addresses and supports clean energy and 100 percent renewable energy initiatives.

Due to the observance of the Labor Day Holiday on Monday, September 7th, the Borough Hall will be closing today, Friday, September 4th at 3 p.m and will be back open on Tuesday, September 8th at 8 a.m.

Curbside trash and recycling collection will be delayed next weekend by one day and will be collected on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

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

“All labor that uplifts humanity has dignity.” — Martin Luther King, Jr.

On August 26, 2026, Jenkintown Borough Council adopted Resolution No. 2026-18, establishing a streamlined Right-to-Know policy and designating an Open Records Officer and Deputy Officer for the Borough.

Under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law, local agencies are required to designate an Open Records Officer to receive, process, and respond to public records requests. Borough Manager George Locke will serve as the Open Records Officer, with Meredith Gans serving as the Deputy Open Records Officer should the primary officer be unavailable.

Requests for public records must be submitted in writing using the approved form, available on the Borough website or at Borough Hall. Requests may be submitted by email to rtk@jenkintownboro.com, by mail to 700 Summit Ave, Jenkintown, PA 19046, or in person during regular business hours (Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM). The Borough will respond to all requests within five business days of receipt. Applicable fees follow the Official RTKL Fee Schedule established by the Pennsylvania Office of Open Records.

Click here to read Resolution No. 2026-18 — Right-to-Know Policy (PDF).

For more information about the Right-to-Know Law, visit www.openrecords.pa.gov. Questions about this policy may be directed to George Locke at glocke@jenkintownboro.com or (215) 885-0700.

The Borough has been notified by C & C Construction that there will be a temporary closure of Cherry Street between York Road and Johnson Street on Tuesday September 1st and Wednesday September 2nd between the hours of 7:00 AM and 1:00 PM to allow for steel material to be safely delivered in this area.

Please plan to use an alternate route during these times to avoid disruption of your travels. 

The Borough of Jenkintown has issued two addenda to the Request for Proposals (RFP) for consultant services to develop a Master Plan for the Jenkintown Library.

The Jenkintown Library Board of Trustees is seeking a qualified consultant to assess the existing facility and develop a long-range master plan to guide the Library’s transformation into a 21st Century community anchor institution. The project, which is anticipated to take four to six months with an estimated start date of October 1, 2026, has a not-to-exceed budget of $163,800.

Addendum 1, published August 21, 2026, provides responses to proposer questions regarding the scope of work, submission requirements, and project logistics, including clarification that the Library walkthrough was not mandatory and that attendance will not affect proposal evaluation. Seven firms attended the walkthrough.

Addendum 2 provides the Library’s Strategic Plan, developed at the Board of Trustees’ 2024 Winter Retreat. The plan identifies key priorities for the Library including improved work and study space, ADA accessibility through the addition of an elevator, HVAC replacement, local history preservation, sustainability goals, and parking lot improvements. The Board views the master plan as a critical step toward energizing the community, attracting public funding, and ensuring the long-term viability of the Library.

Click here to read Addendum 1 — Proposer Questions and Responses (PDF).

Click here to read Addendum 2 — Library Strategic Plan (PDF).

Interested firms may direct questions to the Borough Manager’s office at glocke@jenkintownboro.com or (215) 885-0700.