Important Meeting Dates Remaining in March
Jenkintown Borough has many important meetings this month.
Tuesday March 19th 6:00pm at Borough hall, the Design Review Board will be meeting to review and discuss the plans for a residential addition at 314 Hillside Avenue.
Tuesday March 19th 6:30pm at Borough hall, the Planning Commission will hold their regularly scheduled public meeting. The agenda is posted to the Borough website and can be found at this LINK.
Wednesday March 20th 7:30pm at Borough hall, the Building, Zoning & Revitalization Committee will hold their regularly scheduled public meeting on matters pertaining to all aspects of Zoning, Codes and Revitalization. The agenda is posted to the Borough website and can be found at this LINK. Read More »
JSD Used Clothing Collection May 4th, 2019
Borough Hall and JPD Hours of Operation Revised for 3/25/19
The demolition project at 610 Summit Avenue is proceeding as planned and on schedule. The demolition of the Life Center portion of the project has commenced. The Borough Engineer, JPD and Borough Administration met with Roizman Development Inc. and the Demolition Contractor for Summit House Associates LLC. to discuss the progress and future demolition schedule.
The current demolition schedule is as follows: Life Center demolition has commenced. As of today, Monday, March 11th, the demolition Contractor will continue with the demolition of the Life Center using mechanical equipment. Friday, March 15th, the demolition of the shared party wall with Borough hall, will be performed by hand only, for safety and to minimize potential damage to Borough property.
On Monday, March 25th, Borough hall will be closed so the demolition of the shared party wall can be safely completed. The JPD has provided a statement (shown below in blue) that will be issued under separate cover as well.
On Monday, March 25th, from 7am to 4pm the Police Department will not be open for walk in customer service, due to construction and demolition, of the party wall between the Borough building and Salem Church. Patrol and calls for service will not be affected. If you need to speak to an officer call 215-884-1200 or if an emergency call 911.
Thank you.
Albert J. DiValentino, Chief of Police
Jenkintown Police Department
700 Summit Ave.
Jenkintown PA 19046
(215) 884-1202
ADiValentino@JenkintownPD.orgcreate new email
Thank you all and apologies for any inconvenience this may cause. Should you have any questions please contact, Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700.
Walnut Street Road Closure So Repairs Can Be Made
Walnut Street (Southbound Lane) between West and Greenwood Avenues has been closed to all through traffic, today, Monday, March 11th, 2019. The Borough became aware of a sinkhole forming on Walnut Street. The area in question was evaluated and is currently being excavated and repaired. The compromised area in the roadway appears to be minimal and there does not appear to be any safety concerns outside the paved roadway. The roadway will remain closed while repairs are performed and the intent is to complete the repairs prior to school dismissal today.
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