Planning Commission, Admin. & Finance, B.Z.R. Committee Meetings Held Tonight

IMPORTANT REMINDER: LAST WEEKS COMMITTEE MEETINGS THAT WERE CANCELED DUE TO THE SNOW STORM ARE RE-SCHEDULED FOR THIS EVENING MARCH 26th.

Tonight the Planning Commission will meet at 6:30 PM and the Building Zoning & Revitalization / Administration & Finance Committee meetings will commence at 7:30 PM at Borough Hall. The Planning Commission will be re-organizing, appointing officers to the PC and accepting upcoming assignments including the 2035 Comprehensive Plan. Two presentations are scheduled for the B.Z.& R. Committee meeting; 1) SEPTA will be making a presentation on their flood mitigation construction project, 2) The developer for the proposed Helweg Development (currently Taco Bell) will be providing the requested study of the possible real estate tax implication research to the Committee. The agendas for both the BZ&R and A&F Committees are available on the Borough website at the address shown below:
https://jenkintownboro.com/meeting-agendas-and-minutes/
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Spring Egg Hunt Postponed

Due to the aftermath of Winter Storm Toby, the Spring Egg Hunt that was previously scheduled for tomorrow, Saturday March 24th has been postponed to Saturday, March 31st. The Spring Egg Hunt will still take place at the Jenkintown School Playground at 10:15 AM for those children who are 4 and up, while the 3 and under children will get the chance to participate in a separate hunt at the baseball field at 10:20 AM.

We apologize for any inconvenience for this last minute change – but we hope to see everyone there next week!

Jenkintown Public Works Department Employment Opportunity

Jenkintown Borough is seeking a motivated individual to fill a vacant full-time position in the Public Works Department. To qualify for this position, individual must be able to work 40 hours per week with occasional overtime opportunities. Individual must be task oriented and have the ability to work independently, as well as with others. Individual must have experience in equipment operation, road maintenance and routine building and lawn maintenance. Birth Certificate, Social Security card & Valid Driver’s License required (CDL preferred). Employment is contingent on a pre-employment drug test and criminal background check. This position is covered by the full employee benefit package, pay starts at $15 per hour and may vary with experience. Jenkintown Borough is an equal opportunity employer. Please send a resume with a cover letter to:
George Locke, Borough Manager
700 Summit Avenue
Jenkintown, PA 19046.

Email: glocke@jenkintownboro.com
Phone: (215) 885-0700