TheJenkintown Borough Environmental Advisory Committee will meet at Borough Hall at 700 Summit Avenue, on Wednesday, December 5th at 7:00 PM. Due to residents having posted questions about possible contamination of our tap water by PFC’s (Perfluorooctane (PFOA) /Perfluorooctane Sulfonate (PFOS) on the Jenkintown Community Page, the EAC has placed the issue of water quality on the agenda for the monthly EAC meeting.
The Jenkintown EAC is asking residents to attend a public input hearing hosted by the Public Utility Commission (PUC) on Tuesday, November 27 at 6:00 PM regarding AQUA’s proposed water and watershed rate increased. (Attendees can sign up with the PUC to speak by calling 717-787-1399). Read More »
AQUA PA, Jenkintown Borough’s main water supplier, has created a website that has made it easy for users to find their water sources – as well as search for results from blended water delivery points in several communities. When you click on the link, which you’ll find here, and search the ‘Monitoring Results’ page, AQUA has broken down the wells by county and by municipality to make it easier for users to navigate the site. AQUA has also added a ‘Blended Water Test Results in the Neighborhood’ section which will provide results from any new testing that is conducted in any given Township or Borough. Should you have any questions regarding the information listed above or on how to navigate the website – please reach out to AQUA PA at (877) 987-2782 or head over to AQUA’s website at www.aquaamerica.com.
Recently the portion of the sanitary sewer main that runs under York Road (between West & Greenwood Avenues) has been identified as having a clogging issue and has recently has backed up. The Borough has contracted with FRANC Environmental to perform jetting and video taping of this portion of the sanitary sewer main.
York Road will experience a northbound lane closure between Greenwood and West Avenues on Thursday, November 29th from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Additionally, there will be “No Parking” on Greenwood Avenue between York Road and Washington Lane to allow for a lane closure. The Public Works Department will be posting “No Parking” signs on Wednesday, November 28th.
Please make plans to take an alternate route during the time listed to avoid further disruption to your travels.Thank you for your patience and understanding while these necessary issues are addressed.
Should you have any further questions, please contact Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700.
With the holidays quickly approaching, Pioneer Fire Company No #1 is hosting their annual Christmas Wreaths & Spray sale. 12″ Ring/ 24″ overall Standard Mixed Green Wreath – $25 18″ Ring/ 34″ overall Large Mixed Green Wreath – $38 Cemetery Spray – $15 -$25 Door Charms – $20
Delivery of the wreaths and sprays are available. Please include the color ribbon you’d like to have on your wreath when ordering. Wreaths are available to order now and through mid- December. Please be aware that these wreaths go quickly!
Please email Regina Bachman at BACR1110@aol.comcreate new email to place your order, or to help answer any questions that you may have.
Due to the heavy rains, Jenkintown Borough Public Works had to suspend the curbside bulk pick up of leaves on Route 3. The portion of Route 3 not collected today, Vernon Road (Homestead to Rydal) and Vista Road (Vernon to York) will be collected with Route 4, Wednesday, November 28th. We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this may cause.
