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.  Below you will find very helpful resources from The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, providing guidance and assistance to help residents navigate through this difficult time.

• Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Office of the Attorney General, Josh Shapiro, COVID-19 Unemployment Rights and Resources
• Pennsylvania Department of Aging COVID-19 Resource Guide for Older Adults
• Pennsylvania Career Link COVID-19 Job Hiring Portal 

Thank you all!  Stay safe and be well. The Borough continues to encourage everyone to follow the Governor’s latest “Stay at Home Order” as well as the  CDC guidelines including hand washing, social distancing and covering of your cough/sneezes.

Natural Gas Service Upgrades
PECO has completed installation of new gas mains and will begin natural gas service upgrades outside of homes beginning Wednesday, April 15th from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM on Runnymede Avenue between West and Florence Avenues.   PECO will not need access inside of homes at this time.  Only necessary work will be completed outside from the gas main trench to the property line. Any areas impacted will be repaired and ALL areas will be restored to their original condition.
PECO Notice sent to Customers

If you have any further questions about this project please contact PECO at 610-832-6420. If you have an emergency dial 911.

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. You can also reach out to the Montgomery County COVID- 19 hotline at  610-631-3000 with questions and for up-to-date information.

Please find below the latest Press Release of April 13, 2020, Governors Wolf, Cuomo, Lamont, Carney and Raimondo announce multi-state council to get people back to work and restore the economy. Continue reading GOVERNOR WOLF, GOVERNOR CUOMO, GOVERNOR MURPHY, GOVERNOR LAMONT, GOVERNOR CARNEY, GOVERNOR RAIMONDO ANNOUNCE MULTI-STATE COUNCIL TO GET PEOPLE BACK TO WORK AND RESTORE THE ECONOMY →

The Borough has been notified by PECO’s subcontractor, Henkels & McCoy, that the Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) will continue the week of Monday, April 13th.  Runnymede Avenue between Florence Avenue and Walnut Street AND Hillside Avenue between Highland and Florence Avenues will be closed to thru traffic for approximately one week beginning Monday, April 13th from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM to allow for the installation of new gas mains to be safely completed in these areas.

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 travels.
Continue reading PECO Update:Accelerated Gas Infrastructure Modernization Project (AGIMP) Monday, April 13th thru Friday, April 17th. →

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 update from Governor Tom Wolf announcing the Pennsylvania Department of Labor & Industry (L&I) to begin implementing new federal unemployment compensation benefits provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Continue reading Pennsylvania Begins Implementing New Federal Unemployment Benefits provided by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act →