The construction on the 2018 Handicap Ramp Project is 90% complete. To date 51 of the planned 55 handicap ramps have been installed. Constructing handicap ramps on existing roads and conditions that meet current code standards can be challenging and in some cases included unexpected incidental construction. The Borough Engineer, Borough Administration, Public Works Foreman and Contractor (NJS) have coordinated efforts to successfully mitigate these issues. The final intersection to have the code compliant handicap ramps installed is Greenwood Avenue and Walnut Street. That construction began today, Tuesday, October 2nd and includes required storm drainage work to be performed.Once all handicap ramps have been constructed final restoration will be performed on all 55 handicap ramps.
The exact date that the 2018 paving project will commence will be known later this week but is expected to begin by the end of next week. Once the specific dates are determined those dates will be provided through the Borough notification process as well as direct notice to the residents on the roads to be milled and paved. The paving contractor (General Asphalt) expects the project to be completed in 7 to 10 days once the project has commenced.
Jenkintown Borough would like to give a reminder that next week is Fire Prevention Week, and the Fire Department of Jenkintown is hosting an event on Thursday, October 11th from 6:30 – 8:30 PM. This event will be held at Jenkintown Borough’s Town Square. It’s a great opportunity to teach kids about fire prevention, and a chance to meet and say thanks to our volunteers who work so hard for our community. For more information, please see the flyer here! Should you have any questions, please contact: independentfirecompany16@gmail.comcreate new email or Chief Ken Lynch at (267) 228-6968
Please join us for October’s monthly meeting of the Jenkintown Environmental Advisory Committee this coming Wednesday, October 3rd at 7 PM (the first Wednesday of every month). There will be a presentation from Republic Services, on “What Should I Put In My Recycling Container?”
On Sunday, October 7th from 9:30- 11:00 AM, please join us for a Community Work Day and plant swap in front of the greenhouse located at 419 Cedar Street (the former Fox’s Florist). Additionally, Community Work Days will take place on the first Sunday of every month (weather permitting). We will meet volunteers from the Tacony-Tookany Frankford Watership Partnership (TTF) to re-label storm sewer inlets and to remind the public that storm sewers drain to the nearby Tacony Creek. The EAC will supply all of the training and supplies to label the inlets!
Should you have any questions, please call Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700 or call the EAC Chair, Adrienne Redd at (215) 778-3784
Summit Avenue between York Road and Leedom Street will be closed on Wednesday, September 26th from 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM. This closure will allow for JTB, Inc., a contractor of AQUA, to restore trenches for water lines. During this time, all public parking lots will be accessible through Leedom Street.
Please make plans to take an alternate route during the times listed 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 get in contact with the Borough at (215) 885-0700.
The Design Review Board will hold a public meeting this Tuesday, September 25th, 6:30 PM at Borough hall. The DRB will hold this public meeting to review and provide comments to the Applicant and Borough Council on the Land Development plans submitted by Roizman Development Inc./Summit House Associates 2018 LLC – 610 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown, Pa 19046. The Design Review Board will be reviewing the exterior design features and materials. The project is to construct an age restricted, 64 unit apartment building at 610 Summit Avenue which is in the Neighborhood Commercial Residential Zoning District.
