Mayor Dobbs has declared a snow emergency in the Borough of Jenkintown beginning today, 4:00 PM and expiring 4:00 PM tomorrow, Monday March 4th, 2019. Residents with a driveway are asked to please park in it.  If you do not have a driveway please park as close to the curb as possible to allow for safe passage of the Borough plow trucks. The forecast snow accumulation currently varies greatly (from 2″ to 8″), and differs by agency making the prediction. The temperatures are expected to make the roads very slippery throughout the night and in to rush hour traffic. If you must travel please take along the recommended safety gear and allow extra time to navigate the expected icy roads. The Jenkintown Police Department and Public Works Department will be staffed throughout the entire storm and are prepared to respond accordingly. Continue reading Snow Emergency Declared by Mayor Dobbs →

Jenkintown Borough Council is seeking to fill vacancies on Borough Council. Each appointment shall continue until the first Monday in January after the next municipal election (November 2019), when an eligible person elected to office will serve the remainder of each term (Ward 2 – January 1st, 2024 and Ward 3 – January 1st, 2022, respectively).

Interested persons must be a registered elector having resided in the Second or Third Ward respectively, for one continuous year, prior to the date of appointment. Letters of Interest and resumes should be submitted by 4:00 PM on Friday, March 8^th. Interviews will be scheduled on the evening of Thursday, March 14th and Friday March 15th.
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The Public Works Department has prepared for the inclement weather currently forecast to begin during the early hours tomorrow morning, Friday, March 1st. Due to the current forecast, we are anticipating a plowable event therefore if you own a driveway please park in the driveway, if you do not own a driveway please park close to the curb to allow the plow trucks clear access to the roadway.
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The Borough is currently processing the construction permits for the JSD vestibule project. The project will begin in March and conclude in June 2019. The JPD & Borough Admin. has provided for three temporary – twenty minute parking stalls on West Avenue across from the school entrance for convenience of visitors while conducting official school business. Please review the detailed communication provided below by the JSD. Continue reading JSD Vestibule Construction Project Set to Begin March 2019 →

Washington Lane between Vernon & York Roads and Greenwood Avenue between York & Jenkintown Roads will be closed to all through traffic today, Tuesday February 26th, 2019. This closure will allow for Abington Township to repair the traffic signals and wiring at the intersection of Washington Lane and Greenwood Avenue that were damaged.

Please make plans to take an alternate route during this time to avoid further disruption to your travels. Thank you for your patience and understanding while these necessary repairs are made. If you have any questions or concerns please do not hesitate to contact the Borough at (215) 885-0700.