PENNSYLVANIA’S TRANSPORTATION SURVEY

The Borough has been asked to share the following opportunity with the Community.

opens in a new windowTell us about your transportation needs. Take the survey, March 1st - April 30th 2023.

“Please take a moment to tell us about the transportation needs that are important to you. We encourage you to share your opinions, interests and concerns about transportation, particularly the needs in the community where you live. Your feedback is an important part of our 12-Year Transportation Program update process. Your input is also used to inform other state and regional transportation plans and programs such as Pennsylvania’s Long Range Transportation Plan. Please tell us what you think!

If you are having issues accessing this survey, please contact us at  opens in a new windowRA-PennDOTSTC@pa.govcreate new email.”

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Jenkintown PD Recognizes Three Officers for Outstanding Work

Three Jenkintown police officers holding their certificates of commendation.

As published in opens in a new windowthis article in the Glenside Local, “the Jenkintown Police Department recently recognized three officers for outstanding work.

Officer Murtagh received a Commendation for Bravery when he arrested an armed individual who had just fired a handgun near two victims.

Officer Tuffy and Detective Sangree received a Commendation for Merit for the arrest of a check fraud suspect who had affected nearly 50 victims and who had stolen $100,000.00.

Both incidents took place in November 2022.”

February Borough Meeting Schedule and Important Dates 

Wednesday, February 1st, 2023. 7:00 PM – Environmental Action Committee
virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook.

Wednesday, February 8th, 2023. 7:00 PM – Fire Commission Meeting
virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook.

Wednesday, February 15th, 2023. 7:00 PM – Public Committees Workshop Meeting
In person at Borough Hall and virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook. Order of Business to include: Presentation  Rebecca Swanson, Executive Director Montgomery County Redevelopment Authority on RACP Grant Funding and Conditions created by the required cooperation agreement when Grant is filed by others. This Public Workshop Meeting includes the Administration & Finance, Building, Zoning & Revitalization, Public Safety and Public Works Committees and will include orders of business that may be brought forward to these Committees. The meeting agenda will be posted here on the Borough website no less then 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Borough Hall will be Closed on Monday, February 20th  in Observance of President’s Day – Borough Hall will re-open for Administrative Business Tuesday, February 21st, at 9:00 AM.

Tuesday, February 21st, 2022. 6:30 PM – Planning Commission Meeting virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook.
Order of Business to include: Presentation 101 York Road – Minor Land Development Application to Borough Council –  Proposed Oil Change Business to move in to former Glanzmann Service Center building/property at 101 York Road. SALDO & Zoning Code reviews and other orders of business that may be brought forward. The meeting agenda will be posted here on the Borough website no less then 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Wednesday, February 22th, 2023. 7:00 PM – Borough Council Hearing / Meeting
In person at Borough Hall and virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook.
Order of Business to include: Public Hearing before Borough Council to consider the legal adoption of the Subdivision Land Development Ordinance (SALDO). The Hearing was required to be advertised twice in a newspaper of general circulation, those dates are/were February 7th and 14th. The SALDO re-write was a huge undertaking by the Planning Commission and was than reviewed by the County Planning Commission, Borough Engineer, Borough Solicitor, Borough Zoning Officer and presented before Council at the Building, Zoning & Revitalization Committee. The Document is approximately 77 pages long and is available for Public Inspection at Borough Hall and at the County Law Library. It had not be revised in over fifty years and was in need of this comprehensive update of the rules & regulations governing development and improvements to properties falling under the definition of Sub-Division Land Development within the Borough. The review and re-write process of the Borough SALDO has been a two year process. This Public Hearing is an Official Court Hearing and it allows for Public Comment during this process for consideration of approval. Meeting to include: Resolution of support to submit Montco 2040 grant application for RT 611 / York Road – Safety Plan  and will include other orders of business that may be brought forward. The meeting agenda will be posted here on the Borough website no less then 24 hours prior to the meeting.

Monday, February 27th, 2023. 7:00 PM – Zoning Hearing Board – In person at Borough Hall and virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook. (Hearing – Continuance from Thursday, January 26th)
415/425 Johnson Street – Seeking relief before ZHB. Read More »

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