Following several public information and input sessions, the planning process for the Jenkintown 2035 Comprehensive Plan has been completed including the required comment portion by the public, neighboring municipalities and all other entities as required by the the Pennsylvania Municipal Planning Code. Jenkintown Borough Council will now be holding a public hearing during the July Council Meeting on Wednesday, July 25th, at 7:30 PM at Jenkintown Borough Hall, located at 700 Summit Avenue to consider the adoption of the Jenkintown 2035 Comprehensive Plan.
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If you have ever wondered about being a firefighter – here’s your chance. The Independent Fire Company of Jenkintown is proud to present Firefighter Camp, a free camp open to anyone over the age of 14, held by volunteers and members of the company. The camp will be held Thursday nights beginning on July 19th, July 26th and picking up again on August 16th, 23rd and 30th.
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Due to the severity of the storm that is expected tonight, Summer Music Series scheduled for July 17th featuring Basil Khan and Alex Bartlett will be cancelled this evening. The Jenkintown Rec Board’s main goal is to keep everyone safe (and dry). Jenkintown Borough will keep you up to date with an email blast as soon as we are made aware of any rescheduling.

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to call Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700.

Jenkintown Community Playground needs your help! Our playground is 16 years old and needs some TLC and we would love to have friends and families come help us!  This is a family event.

The playground cleanup/repair session will take place on Friday, July 13, 2018 6PM at the Jenkintown Community Playground located at the Jenkintown School District.  Read More »

With the Fourth of July excitement finally wearing off, Jenkintown Borough would like to take a moment to focus some attention on the memorial that is located directly outside of Borough Hall and the Police Department. This monument was erected in November of 1919 to celebrate the return of men and women from WWI. The monument previously stood in front of the old Borough Hall location at the corner of West Avenue and Leedom Street. The original monument was a concrete pedestal with mounted mortar shells, and a bronze tablet of all the names of those who served. When Borough Hall was relocated to its current location at 700 Summit Avenue, the pedestal of the original monument was incapable of being moved and unfortunately was unable to be preserved. The bronze tablet was, however, placed on a large piece of granite instead, which is how the monument sits today. Jenkintown Borough along with the Old York Road Historical Society applied for a grant through the 100 Cities/ 100 Memorials effort that honors the 100^th Anniversary of WWI. This grant allowed the Borough to have the bronze plaque refinished as well as have the memorial cleaned, including the granite base. The work was completed by Materials Conservation Company who are expert conservationist based out of Philadelphia. The memorial was completed in perfect time for Memorial Day celebrations, where wreaths were laid at the site. The Borough hopes that this monument stands the test of time to last for another 100 years.

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