The Public Works Department has prepared for the inclement weather currently forecast to begin tonight, Monday, February 11th. The storm’s current forecast is to begin with snow this evening and then turn into a wintry mix tomorrow morning, Tuesday February 12th, followed by rain tomorrow afternoon. We are currently anticipating a plowable event so 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.
The roads will be slippery throughout the storm and while salting operations are taking place. All equipment is operational and Public Works will be monitoring the conditions throughout the storm and responding as needed. If you must go outside or travel please use caution. Read More »
The Jenkintown Recreation Board is looking for volunteers! We have had several volunteers serve out their Borough appointed terms and need new members to continue putting on fun, family friendly activities throughout the year. Currently, the Rec Board hosts:
The Spring Egg Hunt
The Summer Concert Series (weekly Tuesday night concerts in town square running June through August)
The Chili Cook-Off
Scare on the Square
Light Up the Square (Christmas tree lighting and Santa visit)
It is vital that we have new members on board or we will not be able to continue programing in 2019. If you have enjoyed the events, have ideas for improvements, or ideas for new activities we need you! Anyone interested please email Shelby Smith at ssmith@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email or call Borough Hall at 215 – 885 – 0700. The current Rec Board members will hold an info session in the next few weeks to discuss the regularly scheduled events and time commitment.
TheJenkintown Borough Environmental Advisory Committee will be meeting tomorrow, February 6th, 2019 at Borough Hall, 700 Summit Avenue at 7:00 PM. During this meeting, Horticulturist, Eva Monheim will speak on “Plant Communities” and botanical selections for Cedar Street Park.
To view a list of the plants that will be discussed during this meeting, please click on “botanical selections” above. Read More »
Aqua Pennsylvania who is Jenkintown Borough’s water supplier has asked the Borough to share the following information in an effort to limit frozen pipes and damage to properties during these frigid temperatures we are and will be experiencing.
Prevent Frozen Pipes When stationary water inside pipes drops to about 30 degrees Fahrenheit, pipes can freeze. When water freezes, it expands, which can then break pipes, flood interiors and cause major damage. As a preventive measure, Aqua Pennsylvania encourages homeowners to take the following steps ahead of the severe winter weather: Read More »
The Borough Was notified of a water leak coming from the J.S.D. property. The water entering on to West Avenue at Florence Avenue froze and is created a hazard from the point of entry extending down grade on West Avenue toward the train station.
The J.P.D., F.M. and J.S.D. worked together to secure the water source and Public Works has been called in to salt the roadways in the vicinity. Please exercise caution driving or walking in the area of West Avenue/Florence Avenue.
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to call Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700
