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Fight Back! Learn How to Stop the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

Jenkintown Borough has received the following links and useful information from the PennState Extension on How to Stop the Invasive Spotted LanternflyLearn about the Spotted Lanternfly (SLF), and what action you can take to stop the spread of this invasive insect that is threatening the northeastern United States, especially southeastern Pennsylvania.
 
Have you seen a Spotted Lanternfly?  Let’s check!
Report a sighting here:
OR call:
1-888-4BAD-FLY
(1-888-422-3359)
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Continue reading Fight Back! Learn How to Stop the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly

2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project UPDATE

Phase Two of the Sanitary Sewer Lining Project will continue on Tuesday, November 12th 2019 on Nice Avenue between Greenwood Avenue & Cottman Street from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM.  During this phase of the project the contractor, National Water Main Cleaning Company, will complete spot repairs. This work being completed at this time should not cause any disruption to water/ sewer service to residents. 

Continue reading 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project UPDATE

Borough Hall Closed for Veterans Day

Jenkintown Borough will be closed on Monday, November 11, 2019 in observance of Veterans Day. Borough Hall will re-open for its normal business hours on Tuesday, November 12th at 8:00 AM. If there is an emergency during this time, please dial 911.

There will be no disruption to trash and recycling collection. Trash and recycling will still be picked up on Friday November 15th, 2019.

Jenkintown Borough would like to wish everyone a safe holiday weekend!

AQUA Pennsylvania Road Closures and Temporary Service Disruptions 11/7/19

Jenkintown Borough has been notified by Aqua Pennsylvania’s subcontractor, Caddick Utilities, that Homestead Road between Vernon Road and Cottman Street will be closed to thru traffic on Thursday, November 7th, 2019 from 7:00 AM to 12:00 PM.   Also, Cottman Street between West Avenue and Homestead Road will be closed to thru traffic on Thursday, November 7th from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM to allow for the transfer of water services to be safely completed.  AQUA has notified the Borough that there will be temporary service disruptions on Thursday, November 7th from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Cottman Street between Nice Avenue and Homestead Road .  AQUA has notified their customers/occupants  by placing door knob hangers on the effected properties.  Continue reading AQUA Pennsylvania Road Closures and Temporary Service Disruptions 11/7/19

2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project Update: Phase TWO, Tuesday, November 5th and Wednesday, November 6th

Phase Two of the Sanitary Sewer Lining Project will continue on Tuesday, November 5th,  and Wednesday, November 6th, 2019 on Newbold Road between Homestead Road & Washington Lane & Nice Avenue between Greenwood Avenue & Cottman Street from 7:00 AM until 5:00 PM.  During this phase of the project the contractor, National Water Main Cleaning Company, will complete spot repairs. This work being completed at this time should not cause any disruption to water/ sewer service to residents. 
Continue reading 2019 Sanitary Sewer Lining Project Update: Phase TWO, Tuesday, November 5th and Wednesday, November 6th