The Public Works Department has brined all roads in preparation for the inclement weather expected to begin around 7AM and last through 1PM tomorrow, December 9th. While this may not be a plowable event, the roads may be slippery during morning hours as salting operations are taking place. All equipment is operational and Public Works will be fully staffed throughout the storm. The snow is expected to accumulate 1-4 inches with light winds. Continue reading Possible Inclement Weather tomorrow, 12/9
Leedom Street Road Closure
Last night Independent Fire Company, Pioneer Fire Company and Jenkintown Police Department were dispatched for a possible collapse of a building on Leedom Street.
Independent Fire Company, Pioneer Fire Company, Jenkintown Police Department, the Borough Administration and Borough Engineer assessed the situation and determined that a full analysis of the structure would be made in the morning. The scene was made safe overnight with crews periodically assessing the scene for changing conditions.
This morning, the Borough Administration commissioned a Structural Engineer to evaluate the structure. The determination was made that a portion of the building must be removed to bring the property into a safe condition.
Currently, demolition crews are on scene and removing the portion of the structure that has been deemed unsafe. For the safety of the crew, the Borough will be closing Leedom Street between West & Hillside Avenues as well as Cherry Street between Leedom & Johnson Streets. These roads will open as soon as the work is completed.
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Solid Waste Collection Fee
The Solid Waste Collection and Disposal Contract is a competitive bid contract following the State guidelines for Municipal Acquisitions. In 2014 The Montgomery County Trash to Steam Plant was closed and sold to a private entity. This caused the Montgomery County Trash Consortium to come to an end. Continue reading Solid Waste Collection Fee
Jenkintown2035 Comprehensive Plan
Last evening, Monday, November 27th, 2017, the Jenkintown Borough Planning Commission held a public meeting to discuss the draft Jenkintown2035 Comprehensive Plan. This is the first step in the Comprehensive Plan adoption process that is mandated by the Pennsylvania MPC. The Comprehensive Plan will now be distributed to the Jenkintown School District, Abington Township, Cheltenham Township, Montgomery County Planning Commission and the State Planning Commission for review and comment. Continue reading Jenkintown2035 Comprehensive Plan
Opportunities To Volunteer And Serve The Community
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)
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