Jenkintown Borough would like to remind residents to properly dispose of yard waste and curbside trash/recycling.  Following the proper disposal of waste is essential for both the health and safety of all public works and sanitation crews AND the productivity of the waste collection infrastructure as we face these unprecedented times.

Yard Waste Collection (Tuesdays)– Lawn/leaf/yard debris should be placed curbside in biodegradable bags.  All brush and branches should be bundled and tied and smaller than 4 inches in diameter and 4 feet in length.

Curbside Trash/Recycling Collection (Fridays)– Trash/recycling should be placed curbside in metal and/or plastic containers with tightly sealed lids, no larger than the 30-gallon size, or in tightly sealed plastic bags suitable for trash.

If you have any questions or concerns please call the Borough Hall office at 215-885-0700.  If your concern pertains to trash please call as early in the day as possible while the Waste collectors are still present in town.

Our opens in a new windowPublic Works Department continues to perform essential duties while supporting all other Borough Departments and responding to emergencies.

Thank you for your understanding and please stay home and be well!

COVID-19 / General Guidance

Please visit the opens in a new windowBorough website for the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State and Federal agencies.

CDC – The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released general guidance on  opens in a new windowCoronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) which should be reviewed closely and checked regularly. This includes opens in a new windowHow to Protect Yourself and guidelines for opens in a new windowCleaning and Disinfection for Households.

OSHA – Additional guidance can also be found on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) website,  opens in a new windowCOVID-19 overview.

Please see the video above from Mayor Allyson Dobbs regarding National Census Day. The Borough continues to hope you and your loved ones are healthy, safe, and managing well at home. Despite the unprecedented times we are facing, the 2020Census carries on which means we need to hear and connect with you! Responding to the 2020 Census is easy, safe and important, and is key to shaping the future of communities.

The Census Bureau is strongly encouraging the public to respond to the 2020 Census online here using a desktop computer, laptop, smartphone or tablet. You can respond online or by phone in English or 12 other languages. Households that have not responded online or by phone will receive a paper questionnaire April 8-16.

Please visit www.census.gov for more information!

“Under the current state of emergency declared by the Federal, State, County and Borough Governments and to abide by the ‘Stay at Home Order’ issued by Governor Wolf, we feel that this tax deadline extension is in the best interest of all of our Borough residents and businesses. We also acknowledge that although this will put additional strain on the Borough budget that has already begun to be stressed by the current emergency, we feel this action addresses a critical need that will offer a measure of support to all.” – Borough Council

Borough Council of Jenkintown Borough has indicated approval of specific relief on Borough Real Estate taxes in the form of extension of the time taxpayers can pay the discount rate and actual amount of tax (shown on tax bill as “Face Amount”) and delaying the date that the penalty amount might be applied. The due date for the 2020 Jenkintown Borough and Montgomery County PA Real Estate Tax bill for the discount period has been extended to May 31, 2020 and the Face Amount due date has been extended to July 31, 2020. Read More »

Jenkintown Borough continues to update the Borough website with the latest COVID-19 information and community resources that have been provided by County, State, and Federal agencies. Please find below the latest resources available to businesses and citizens.
 
Relief is available for small businesses affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. The Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority has created the COVID-19 Working Capital Access (CWCA) Program, which provides low-interest loans up to $100,000 for small businesses. For more information on eligibility and applications, please visit the DCED website. Read More »

Jenkintown Borough would like to share the following important message from Montgomery County Commissioner Dr. Val Arkoosh:

COVID-19 is now spreading rapidly in our community. In Montgomery County alone, this extremely contagious virus has now infected more than 500, hospitalized several dozen, and killed six people.

There are now six families grieving the untimely loss of their parent, grandparent, husband, or wife. Many more families in our community will experience this tragedy if you don’t take steps right now to stop the spread of COVID-19.

You must stay at home except for life-sustaining activity. By leaving your home today for any unnecessary reason, you are taking someone else’s life in your hands. Even if you feel fine, you could unknowingly transmit the virus to someone else. Your carelessness could kill them.
Is that trip to the store worth it? Is seeing your friends in person worth it? Make the right choice. Stay at home.