Jenkintown’s annual Red & Blue Fair will be held on Saturday, May 21st from 11am-3pm on the grounds of the Jenkintown Elementary School. The Fair is one of Jenkintown’s GREAT traditions and is NOT to be missed! It is open the public and is a wonderful family, school, and community event! Read More »
The Farmer’s Market Returns to Jenkintown!
The Farmer’s Market is returning every Tuesday starting on May 24th and extending through September 27th in Town Square from 4 P. M. and going until 9 P.M. Come out and look for your favorite vendors and show your support by buying local! Read More »
Jenkintown High School’s second annual 5K
Jenkintown High School’s second annual 5K—the newly-named Red and Blue Race–is taking place on Saturday, May 21. This event is being held on the same day as the Red and Blue Fair, hoping to start a great tradition of Jenkintown community pride leading up to Color Day the following Friday. The race is raising money for the American Cancer Society’s Relay for Life held at JHS on June 3. The race begins at 10am sharp at the football stadium (rain or shine), with the family fun walk beginning at 9:30. Please visit brynmawrracing.com under “Calendar” to register online and see more details, or email Andrew Spiegler at spieglera@jenkintown.orgcreate new email for a hard copy application or more information. Hope to see your there!
Employment Opportunity!
Jenkintown Borough is seeking a Director of Finance / Assistant to the Manager. Candidates must be able to take initiative, have strong communication skills and a grasp of governmental functions. This position involves all administrative tasks including budgeting, finance, public information, human resource, labor relations and community communications including social media. A complete job description is available at Borough Hall. Desired minimum requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field, and three years of related experience preferably in Government accounting; or any combination of education/experience that would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability to perform the job. Some evening/weekend work required. Competitive salary depending on qualifications and experience with a notable benefit package. Please send cover letter and resume including salary requirements to: Borough Manager, 700 Summit Avenue, Jenkintown, Pa 19046 or email to glocke@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email by 3/28/15. A full job description can be found here.
Slow Down & Save Water – Rain Barrel Workshop
There will be a free workshop on the topic of rain barrels hosted by the Tookany/Tacony-Frankford Watershed Partnership, Inc. The workshop will be held at the Glenside Free Library on Thursday, March 3rd from 5:30pm-7:30pm.
The workshop is a chance to learn about stream pollution and ways residents can make an impact. Rain Barrels are a stream protection tool and TTF will cover how they work, why they are important, their components, location on your property and if they are suitable for your home and needs.
You do not have to purchase a rain barrel to attend the meeting, nor is it required to attend the meeting to purchase a barrel. For those who order, TTF will have the barrels shipped to a central location close to Glenside within two weeks for pick up. Each barrel costs $75.
Click here to view the flyer for the workshop!