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Jenkintown Borough will Continue to Livestream Scheduled Borough Public Committee & Borough Council Meetings in July

he Borough will continue to livestream all scheduled Public Committee and Borough Council meetings on the Borough’s Facebook page for the safety and welfare of all participants.  A meeting schedule for July 2020 and a link to the websites meeting minutes/agendas has been provided below for your reference.
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Tookany Creek Trail Public Meeting #2 June 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm to discuss “proposed trail expansion”

Under the sponsorship of the Tookany-Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership and the Pennsylvania Environmental Council, a study has been underway to determine the feasibility of constructing a new trail in some places and upgrading the existing trail in other locations in Cheltenham. The Trail, which will form an important part of “The Circuit,” the 800-mile long network of trail being developed in Philadelphia and vicinity, will be studied to meet Circuit standards for a multi-use pedestrian and bicycle trail. Continue reading Tookany Creek Trail Public Meeting #2 June 30 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm to discuss “proposed trail expansion”

PECO Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project Update

Installation of New Gas Mains
The Borough has been notified by PECO’s subcontractor, Henkels & McCoy, that the Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) will continue Monday, June 29th.  Walnut Street between Rodman and West Avenues will have temporary lane closures for approximately one week beginning Monday, June 29th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to allow for the installation of new gas mains to be safely completed in this area.  Flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control due to temporary lane closures.

Residents will continue to have access to their properties during this process.
  If you do not reside on this road please take another route during these times to avoid disruption of your travels.

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COVID-19 Update from Congresswoman Madeleine Dean “Green Phase, legislative updates, and other resources”

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the Borough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State and Federal agencies.

Congresswoman Madeleine Dean has provided COVID-19 updates on the Green Phase along with legislative updates and other resources below:
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