Jenkintown Borough would like to announce that the 2019 paving project is set to begin. This year’s paving project includes the following roads: Walnut Street between Greenwood & West Avenues, Highland Avenue between West & Hillside Avenues, as well as Cedar Street between Willow Street & Summit Avenue.

AQUA Pennsylvania has completed the installation of the new water mains and water services along Highland Avenue and Walnut Street. With the new water main installed and the old water main decommissioned, Caddick Utilities, AQUA’s subcontractor, completed the final trench restoration today, Friday August 30th.

The Borough’s paving Contractor, Associated Paving, is scheduled to begin the milling and paving operation on Monday, September 9^th. The paving project is expected to be completed by Wednesday, September 11^th. Associated Paving will be posting no parking signs on Friday, September 6^th, to notify residents of the upcoming milling and paving project process. There will be continued communication and updates during this project that will include scheduling, parking, road restrictions and or closures during this operation.
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Due to the Labor Day Holiday being observed on Monday, September 2nd, the Borough’s contracted trash hauler, Republic Services, will be performing next weeks curbside trash and recycling curbside collection on Saturday, September 7th instead of the regularly scheduled collection day of Friday September 6th.

Should you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact Jenkintown Borough Hall at 215-885-0700.

Reminder Not to Miss the Final Jenkintown Environmental Advisory Committee Block Party Event of the Summer 

This Tuesday, August 27, 2019, at 6:30 PM the Jenkintown Environmental Advisory Committee will host their final, exciting and informative block party exhibit of 2019. This is an ALL ages event and will feature fun activities for the entire family.  PDC Machines of Warminster will demonstrate a hydrogen vehicle on Greenwood Avenue in front of the Pioneer Fire House (across from Town Square). Only four (4) gallons of water was used to generate enough hydrogen for this vehicle to drive 360 miles and it’s only emission was water”. Also, “Response to Climate Change / Renewable Energy Transition” with Adrienne Redd and Marc Brier. An insightful and educational discussion on Renewable Energy transition. Click here for more event details. Read More »

The  opens in a new windowJenkintown Festival of the Arts is right around the corner!!! Please join us for one of the largest outdoor art festivals in Montgomery County as Jenkintown Festival of the Arts returns for its 21^st year on Sunday, September 15 in Jenkintown’s historic downtown.  The PhillyVOICE has written a fantastic article  opens in a new windowhere on what you can expect at this years Arts Festival.  We hope to see you all there!

Arts Fest Needs Volunteers!

Interested in volunteering?  The Jenkintown Community Alliance would love to have your help.   opens in a new windowHereopens IMAGE file  are the details and a  opens in a new windowlink to register!

For more information and/or ticket sales please visit https://www.jenkintownfest.org

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Just a reminder, that TONIGHT, Police Chief Albert DiValentino along with Mayor Allyson Dobbs & Councilors Jay Conners, Anne MacHaffie, Jennifer Lugar and Alex Khalil would like to invite you to come enjoy / participate in a “Coffee with the Chief”.

Coffee with the Chief brings the Police Department and the community members/stakeholders they serve together to discuss issues, learn more about each other and build relationships – one cup of coffee at a time.

Coffee with the Chief will be held at the White Horse Coffee & Creamery, 700 West Avenue from 5:30 PM until 7:30 PM  TONIGHT, Monday, August 19^th . Free coffee and light pastries will be served.