Due to the nature of winter storm Stella, the Borough has extended the requirements for removing ice and snow from sidewalks, to this Saturday evening, 18 March.
Under normal conditions sidewalks are required to be cleared within 24 hours of the end of the storm. The heavy, icy precipitation we received was certainly a challenge. And it is frustrating when our efforts to plow streets require re-clearing of some sidewalk sections. We get it and we empathize. Read More »
Leedom Street, between West Avenue and Greenwood Avenue, will be closed tomorrow morning, March 16th, beginning at 7AM so that snow can be removed from the on-street parking spaces.
The crews are working to open up the parking in the Commercial Business District. Once this area is cleared it will be re-opened to traffic. The crews will be starting at West Avenue at Leedom Street to limit the disturbance to the parking lot entrance. Read More »
West Avenue will be closed this morning between York Road and Johnson Street so that snow can be removed from the on – street parking areas. The crews are working between York Road and Leedom Street to open up the parking in the Commercial Business District. Once this area is cleared it will be re-opened to traffic and the crews will proceed down West Avenue and Leedom Street clearing the remaining on – street parking. Read More »
There will be an Open House at Borough Hall to learn about the themes and recommendations for the Jenkintown2035 Comprehensive Plan. Come to the open house and vote on what you would like to prioritize for the improvements!
The Open House will take place on Wednesday March 22, 2017 from 5PM-8PM at Borough Hall. Free refreshements will be provided and parking will be free in all lots and metered spaces beginning at 5PM.
For more information, you can view the attached flier hereopens PDF file !
As part of our continuing infrastructure improvement program, Aqua Pennsylvania (AQUA) will replace the existing water main on Township Line Road between Old York Road and Summit Avenue.
The $652,000 project is scheduled to begin next week, February 27, 2017 with the installation of 3,200 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe, with completion expected in June. The new main will replace the existing 8-inch and 4-inch cast iron mains. It is important to note that the trench will be covered with temporary black top at the end of each work day. Once all of the activity described has been completed, permanent restoration will follow in about 30 to 60 days. Read More »