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You’re Invited! State Senator Art Haywood and PECO Invite you to a Free Energy Education Workshop

You’re Invited!
State Senator Art Haywood is partnering with PECO and hosting a free energy education workshop on Thursday, December 5, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM at La Mott Community Center, 7420 Sycamore Avenue, Elkins Park.

PECO will discuss:

  1. Energy programs available based on income
  2. Tips to weatherize your home in the winter and save you money
  3. Strategies to reduce your overall energy usage
  4. PECO’s smart energy effiecient programs

Light refreshments will be served and giveaways from PECO!

Click here for detailed flyer!

Jenkintown Holiday Story Walk

Jenkintown shops are inviting families and shoppers to enjoy the magic of the season while they Shop Local this Holiday, taking you on an enchanting journey through the Holiday Story Walk.

This year’s heart-warming Holiday Story has been written by students from the Jenkintown High School Literary Magazine (The Lit Mag). Help us spread holiday cheer by uncovering the story one store at a time – it’s sure to please both young and old!

Follow the story from one store front window to the next, beginning at Compliments Accessories, 203 Leedom Street.
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Changes to this weeks leaf collection schedule

Due to weather conditions and the current forecast of inclement weather, Jenkintown Borough Public Works will complete today’s curbside leaf collection of Route 4, Wednesday, December 4th. Subsequently, Route 5 collection will be performed on Thursday, December 5th.  We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.

If you are unsure of your current leaf route you can find 2019 Curbside Leaf Collection Schedule here.

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

Jenkintown Environmental Action Committee Public Meeting

The Jenkintown Environmental Action Committee will host their monthly public meeting on Wednesday, December 4th at 7:00 PM at Borough Hall.   This is a public meeting to report on the accomplishments of 2019 and to discuss priorities for 2020 and beyond. Bring your pencil and your ideas and we will talk about how to best allocate our energies next year and beyond. Continue reading Jenkintown Environmental Action Committee Public Meeting