Category Archives: News

THE 2020 CENSUS IS HIRING

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting thousands of people across the country to assist with the 2020 Census count.  They are hiring for a variety of temporary jobs, including census takers, recruiting assistants, office staff, and supervisory staff.  To be eligible you must be at least 18 years old, have a valid Social Security number and be a U.S. citizen. Candidates must complete an online job application that includes assessment questions about your education, work, and other experience.

For more information, go to https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html.

AQUA Pennsylvania Road Closure October 21st – October 25th

Jenkintown Borough has been notified by Aqua Pennsylvania’s subcontractor, Caddick Utilities, that Newbold Road between Rydal & Clement Roads will be closed to thru traffic beginning today, Monday, October 21st through Friday October 25th, 2019 from 7:00 AM / 3:00 PM daily to allow for the installation of water services to be safely installed to the individual properties. Caddick completed the new water main installations which have passed the purification tests.  Residents will continue to have access to their properties during this process.  If you do not reside on one of these roads please plan to take another route during these times to avoid disruption of your travels.

If you have any further questions about this project please contact AQUA Pennsylvania at 215-659-4466. If you have an emergency dial 911

Cedar Street Road Closure Monday October 14th

Cedar Street between Washington Lane and Harper Avenue will be closed the afternoon of Monday, October 14th to all through traffic from 12 / Noon until 4:00 PM. The road closure is to allow the Borough Public Works Department to perform exploratory excavation of the roadway to determine the field locations of existing utilities. The information obtained will be used to enable the Borough Engineer to properly and efficiently design the proposed storm sewer infrastructure work that will be taking place in the near future to address the flooding of Cedar Street during heavy rainfalls. This infrastructure improvement work will be funded by the 2018 DCED Flood Mitigation Grant received by the Borough in the amount of $100,000. All aspects of this project will continue to be discussed and public input is welcomed at the regularly scheduled monthly Public Works and Building/Zoning & Revitalization Committee Meetings held at Borough hall Calendar here.

The temporary road closure will take place to ensure the safety of both the General Public as well as the workers performing the excavation of the roadway.  Please make plans to take an alternate route during the time listed above to avoid further disruption to your travels.

Should you have any questions regarding this road closure or the project, please contact Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700. If there is an emergency, please call 911.