Jenkintown Borough passed Ordinance #2017-5, on May 27^th, 2017 pertaining to Residential Use & Occupancy Certification. This Ordinance was approved to continue to maintain public safety as well as lessen the impact on the environment by reviewing the integrity of the private sewer lateral.

This inspection will take place at the time of the sale of a residential property. The Residential Use & Occupancy Inspection encompasses four areas of compliance; a notarized affidavit of smoke detectors, curb and sidewalk compliance, 4 inch property address (numbering) and a videotaping of the sewer lateral at the property, from the house to the main. Any defects observed in these four areas would need to be resolved prior to the issuance of the permanent Use & Occupancy Certificate. Read More »

U.S Congressman Brandan Boyle and State Representative Steve McCarter will have open offices from 9 AM until 8 PM on Tuesday, September 26th to allow individuals who are unable to meet during normal business hours, full access to state and federal government – related services.

Congressman Boyle’s staff will be available to answer questions and address concerns involving the federal government, such as veterans’ benefits, federal student loans, Social Security and Medicare, passports and visas and IRS issues.
No appointments are necessary – Steve McCarter’s office is located at 115 E. Glenside Avenue, Glenside, PA 19038 – Suite 8. Congressman Boyle is located at the same address, Suite 1.

Please call (215) 572-5210 if you have any questions.