Jenkintown Fire Department Needs Volunteers

Are you or someone you know always looking to help make a difference in your community?  The Jenkintown Fire Department needs passionate people like you to be part of their family.

The Jenkintown Fire Department is seeking volunteer fire firefighters, junior firefighters, fire police and administrative volunteers.  Training and gear is provided at no charge and no experience is needed. Volunteer opportunities include: Read More »

COVID-19 Update: July 21, 2020 Hazard Pay and Vaccines/Treatments/Therapies Grants Available for Limited Time

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the  opens in a new windowBorough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State and Federal agencies.

State Representative Steve McCarter shares information information regarding two federal CARES Act grant programs now open for application, $10 million in grant funding for  opens in a new windowCOVID-19 Vaccines, Treatments and Therapies and $50 million in grant funding for  opens in a new windowCOVID-19 Hazard Pay Grant. These federal grants are available Read More »

PECO Update: Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) Monday, July 20th thru Friday, July 24th

Installation of New Gas Mains
The Borough has been notified by PECO’s subcontractor, Henkels & McCoy, that the Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) will continue Monday, July 20th.  Walnut Street between Cheltena and West Avenues will have temporary lane closures for approximately one week beginning Monday, July 20th from 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM to allow for the installation of new gas mains to be safely completed in this area.  Flaggers will be on site to assist with traffic control due to temporary lane closures. Residents will continue to have access to their properties during this process.  If you do not reside on this road please take another route during these times to avoid disruption of your

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Restart Montco- Join the Conversation!

The Montgomery County Planning Commission is offering a new planning initiative, opens in a new window‘Restart Montco’ to help communities adjust from the effects of required shutdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic.  In collaboration with this planning initiative, the Borough is asking for your input in sharing information, related experiences and success stories while we strategize a healthy economic recovery in the Jenkintown Borough community.
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