Phase one (Video & Cleaning of Mains) – Tomorrow, November 14th, 2017. During this phase of the project the Contractor (National Water Main Cleaning Company) will be cleaning and video taping the main sewers on the project to review and confirm the proposed repairs. This portion of the project is expected to be completed this week and as soon as two days. To perform the work safely, there will need to be no parking on side of the following roads Rydal, Newbold, and Vernon Roads from 7AM until 5PM. Signs have been placed in the area indicating the areas of “No Parking”
Below is important information from the Borough regarding the Thanksgiving holiday weekend and all holiday activities occurring in Town Square:
Borough Hall Hours – November 22, 2017: Jenkintown Borough Hall will have amended hours on Wednesday, November 22, 2017. Borough Hall will be open from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 22, 2017.
Borough Hall Closed – November 23, 2017 and November 24, 2017: Jenkintown Borough Hall will be closed on Thursday, November 23, 2017 and Friday, November 24, 2017 in recognition of the Thanksgiving holiday. Borough Hall will reopen on Monday, November 27, 2017 at 8:00 a.m. Continue reading Important Thanksgiving Weekend and Holiday Activities→
The Borough’s Sanitary Sewer System was constructed in the 1920’s and includes approximately 10 miles of pipes and 350 manholes. The Borough sewage is conveyed through Cheltenham Township and is treated in the Philadelphia Water & Sewage plant. The PAdep is the regulatory agency that oversees all sanitary sewage and related activities. The Borough continues to repair and improve the existing system to meet State and Federal regulations. This year (2017) the Borough has completed the required repairs to seven of the eight known deficiencies to the sanitary sewer system that require excavation to repair. Continue reading Sanitary Sewer Project set to begin, Monday, November 13th, 2017→
Hillside Avenue will be closed to through traffic from Walnut Street to Elm Avenue tomorrow, November 9th, 2017 from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM. The closure will take place so the gas main trench can be winterized and made safe. To perform this work the trench will be milled and paved in several locations. There will be No Parking signs posted in the locations where clearance is required to safely perform the paving operation. During the milling operation residents will have access to their driveways with periodic disruption. Continue reading Hillside Ave closed between Walnut St & Elm Ave→
There will be no parking in front of 358 Walnut Street, up to West Avenue, tomorrow – November 8th from 7 AM until 5 PM to assist with the removal of telephone poles on Walnut Street. The removal of the telephone poles on the Northbound side of Walnut Street will be completed by PECO. The road will remain open and is allowing thru traffic, however, the Borough recommends using caution when driving in the area.
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.
