Jenkintown Receives Montco 2040 Implementation Grant from Montgomery County

Jenkintown, PA May 2019 – Jenkintown has received a 2019 Montco 2040 Implementation Grant for its Cedar Street Park Project. The grant, awarded for $99,850, aimed at implementing the county comprehensive plan, Montco 2040: A Shared Vision, is one of fifteen recently awarded by the Montgomery County Commissioners. These 2019 grant awards account for over $1,600,000. Since the program’s inception in 2016, over $5.5 million has been awarded to projects.

Jenkintown Borough will install a new 0.36 acre community pocket park in the Cedar Street neighborhood of Jenkintown Borough.  The grant will cover the first phase of improvements which will include site preparation, demolition, walkways, parking, fencing, stormwater management, utilities, lawn and landscaping features.  The new park will provide public open space and recreation in a dense and close-knit residential area of the Borough.
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Hello Jenkintown Residents,

Just a reminder that Montgomery County has a new voting system! Instead of voting on polling machines, voters will be filling out paper ballots. On Tuesday, May 21, Montgomery County will be holding primary elections using this new system.

On Tuesday, the polls will be open from 7 AM to 8 PM. Once you arrive at your designated polling location, you will be handed a paper ballot, and the voting will still be private. Once you complete your ballot, you submit it to a scanning device that will tabulate the votes and deposit it into a secure container. Read More »

Appointing members to the various volunteer boards and commissions is one of the responsibilities of Borough Council. Jenkintown Borough is extremely fortunate to have such extraordinary and talented residents with interest in serving by sharing their time, knowledge and expertise for the betterment of Jenkintown Borough.

On April 24^th, 2019, Borough Council voted to make two very important appointments.

• Gary Bachman – Uniform Construction Code Appeals Board. Gary Bachman is a lifelong resident of Jenkintown Borough, he has served with the Pioneer Fire Company selflessly protecting the life safety of Borough residents, business owners and visitors for over 55 years, with 40 years of that time serving as the Pioneer Fire Company and/or Borough Fire Chief. In addition to Mr. Bachman’s volunteer service he operates a successful second generation mechanical/heating and air conditioning business in Jenkintown. Many residents and businesses that have experienced an emergency or routine hot water, heating, air conditioning issue or emergency fire incident have probably had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Bachman in person. His first-hand construction industry experience and working knowledge of the PA Uniform Construction Code are a valuable asset for this position. Details on the duties of the UCC Appeals Board can found on the Borough’s website https://www.ecode360.com/15139984

• Alison Danilak – Planning Commission. Alison Danilak currently serves on the Jenkintown Borough Design Review Board. Mrs. Danilak is a professional architect who has worked for over twenty years in the field and is currently pursuing a Masters Degree at LaSalle University. Mrs. Danilak gives back to the community in many ways, including volunteering disaster and humanitarian relief at the Loaves and Fishes Food Cupboard and teaching Sunday school & VBS at Grace Presbyterian Church.

The Planning Commission is established by the PA Municipal Planning Code and Jenkintown Borough Code. The Planning Commission’s responsibilities include: review of proposed ordinances, review and recommendations on land development plans, implementation and dissemination of the Borough Comprehensive Plan, listing and management of the Local Landmark, Historic, and Contributing Register of structures within Jenkintown Borough. Details on the duties of the Planning Commission can found on the Borough’s website https://www.ecode360.com/11182197?highlight=commission,planning%20commission#11182197

Jenkintown Borough would like to both thank and welcome Mr. Bachman and Mrs. Danilak to their respective positions.

Jenkintown Borough extends our sincere thanks to Robert Guerin for his past service on the UCC Appeals Board and to John Krebs for serving for twelve years on the Jenkintown Planning Commission.
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Jenkintown’s annual Red & Blue Fair will be held on Saturday, May 18th from 11am-3pm on the grounds of the Jenkintown Elementary School.  The Fair is one of Jenkintown’s great traditions and should not be missed!  It is open to the public and is a wonderful family, school, and community event!

At the Fair, you will find games, inflatables, dunk tank, grocery roulette, fire truck rides, an amazing plant sale, a fabulous gift basket raffle, delicious food, and SO MUCH MORE!

The Fair is held RAIN or SHINE…in case of rain we move indoors with all the same fun (with the possible exception of inflatables and fire truck rides)!

For more information about the Fair, please visit www.redandbluefair.org.

See you at the Fair!

All Fair proceeds benefit the students of Jenkintown School District.

Due to the lack of agenda items tonight’s Design Review Board meeting will be canceled. The next Design Review Board meeting is currently scheduled for Tuesday June 18th at 6:00 P.M.

Additionally, due to the lack of agenda items the Jenkintown Borough Zoning Hearing Board will not be meeting on the regularly scheduled May meeting date, Thursday May 23rd. The next Zoning Hearing Board meeting is currently scheduled for Thursday June 27th at 6:00 P.M. Read More »