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 (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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The Jenkintown Borough Zoning Hearing Board will be holding a public hearing at 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 28th, 2019, at the Jenkintown Borough Hall, located at 700 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046 to consider the application of DMPAG Inc. (the “Applicant”). The subject property is 441-443 Leedom Street, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania 19046, tax map parcel 10-00-02188-00-7 located in the C Residential District (the “Property”). Applicant proposes to subdivide the parcel, “continue use of two residential units in existing building, provide separate lots for existing two units and one future unit with storage garages for use by owner (not for rent). Access easements will be provided to allow off-street parking.” Applicant appeals/requests the following: 1) appeal of the zoning officer’s determination of Section 181-31 of the Jenkintown Borough Zoning Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) relating to the allowance of storage garages (Unit 1); 2) in the alternative, Applicant requests a variance from Section 181-31 of the Ordinance to permit the allowance of storage garages (Unit 1); 3) appeal of the zoning officer’s determination of Section 181-10.G of the Jenkintown Borough Zoning Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) relating to the allowance of storage garages (Unit 1); 4) in the alternative, Applicant requests a variance from Section 181-10.G of the Ordinance to permit the allowance of storage garages (Unit 1); 5) appeal of the zoning officer’s determination of Section 181-10.H of the Jenkintown Borough Zoning Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) relating to the allowance of storage garages (Unit 1); 6) in the alternative, Applicant requests a variance from Section 181-10.H of the Ordinance to permit the allowance of storage garages (Unit 1); 7) appeal of the zoning officer’s determination of Section 181-11.B of the Jenkintown Borough Zoning Ordinance (the “Ordinance”) relating to the allowance of storage garages (Unit 1); 8) in the alternative, Applicant requests a variance from Section 181-11.B of the Ordinance to permit the allowance of storage garages (Unit 1); 9) Applicant requests a variance from Section 181.32.A of the Ordinance to allow for lot width narrower than the 26 feet the Ordinance requires for a semi-detached dwelling (Units 2&3) and lot width narrower than the 50 feet the Ordinance requires for a detached dwelling (Unit 1); 10) Applicant requests a variance from Section 181-32.C.1 of the Ordinance to allow for a front yard at the building line less than the required fifteen feet(Units 1,2&3); 11) Applicant requests a variance from Section 181-32.C.2.b of the Ordinance to allow for a side yard less than the required eight feet (Units 2&3). All affected or interested parties are invited to attend and offer testimony. A complete copy of the petition to the Zoning Hearing Board is available for public inspection at Borough Hall during normal business hours and on the Borough website here https://jenkintownboro.com/zoning-and-land-development-applications/ .
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Next Tuesday, March 12th at 6:30 PM at Borough Hall, Jenkintown Borough will be hosting the final Cedar Street Park Planning meeting to present and discuss the Park Layout Plan of the future Cedar Street Park. This public planning meeting is open to all residents and those who wish to participate in the planning process. After this evening the plan will be presented to the Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission meeting the following week, Tuesday, March 19th. Read More »

This months Public meeting of the Jenkintown Environmental Advisory Committee will feature a question and answer session:

This Evening
Wednesday March 6, 2019
7:00 PM
at Jenkintown Borough Hall
700 Summit Avenue
Jenkintown, PA 19046

Jill Spector Florin, creator of the Facebook community group, Upper Dublin and Neighboring Areas Water Updates will speak on PFAS contamination in the drinking water of the region.

AQUA has also posted a public relations statement about PFOA and PFOS contamination: www.WaterFacts.com.

The Jenkintown Environmental Advisory Committee meets on the first Wednesday of each month at 7 pm at Jenkintown Borough Hall. Email questionsforJEAC@gmail.comcreate new email for more information