Runnymede Avenue from Linda Vista to Elm Avenues will be closed today, October 11th until 3PM. The closure will take place to repair an emergency gas leak.
Please make plans to take an alternate route during the time 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.
Next week is Fire Prevention Week, and the Fire Departments of Jenkintown are hosting an event in Town Square on Thursday, Oct. 12th, from 6:30 – 8:30 pm. Greenwood Avenue between Leedom Street and York Road will be closed for the event. It’s a nice event to teach kids about fire prevention, and to come out and say thanks to our volunteers who work so hard for our community. For more information, please see the flyer here.
Your chance for chili (or pie) glory is less than a few days away! The Jenkintown Recreation Board is proud to host the 2017 Chili Cook-Off and Pie-Baking Tournament on October 14, 1 PM in Town Square (rain location: Independent Fire Co.)!
Read the full rules or enter as a chili cook or pie baker HERE!
Enter your best chili recipe for a chance to win up to $200 in prize money and be crowned the Jenkintown Chili King or Queen! Read More »
NOTICE is hereby given that the Borough Council of the Borough of Jenkintown, Montgomery County, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will conduct workshops in order to discuss the 2018 budget on the following dates:
The workshops will be held at Jenkintown Borough Hall, 700 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
The budget will then be adopted on Monday, December 11, 2017 at 6:30 p.m. at Jenkintown Borough Hall, 700 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown, PA 19046.
These meetings are open to the public.
Join us tonight, Thursday October 5th, at 7PM for the kickoff of the Jenkintown Drakes 2017 Homecoming by participating in the annual Homecoming Bonfire!
Due to the baseball fields being recently renovated, this year the School District has chosen to hold the bonfire in the JHS Stadium, on the corner of Greenwood & Highland Avenues. The Borough Administration, Fire Marshal, Borough Fire Chief, and Jenkintown School District have reviewed all site conditions, size, fuel, safety plan and other details to ensure the safety of the participants and surrounding areas.
The Borough has placed “No Parking” signs on Greenwood Avenue between Walnut Street and Highland Avenue as well as on Highland Avenue between Greenwood Avenue and the link.
Residents may park in the Teacher’s Lot off of Highland Avenue to attend the event. Please note however, that Greenwood Avenue between Walnut Street and Highland Avenue will be closed to allow for the staging of fire apparatus.
Additionally, the Jenkintown Drakes will be hosting events tomorrow afternoon and tomorrow evening including the Jenkintown Drakes vs. the Morrisville Bulldogs. For more information please see the flyer attached opens in a new windowhereopens IMAGE file .