Jenkintown Borough would like to share the following update provided by Suzanne Ryan, PECO External Affairs Manager regarding the company’s COVID-19 policies to ensure customer access to services.

“April 16, 2020 — To offer continued assistance to customers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, PECO is extending its support policies, which include suspending service disconnections, waiving new late fees, and reconnecting customers who were previously disconnected, through at least June 1.
The company’s COVID-19 policies, designed to help ensure all customers have access to safe and reliable electric service during this critical time, launched in mid-March with PECO’s announcement to suspend service disconnections and waive new late payment charges for all of customers. The commitment was extended shortly thereafter to reconnect customers who previously had their power disconnected.

“We recognize the impact of COVID-19 on our customers and communities has been greater than anyone could have imagined, with many experiencing financial difficulties and uncertainty about the future,” said Mike Innocenzo, PECO president and CEO. “We remain committed to every customer through difficult times, and we will continue to support our communities in need. During this pandemic, we will power through together.” Continue reading PECO Extends COVID-19 Customer Support Efforts Through June 1 →

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 a heartfelt message to the public from Senator Art Haywood along with very helpful resources. Continue reading Coronavirus Update: Educators Assistance, Stimulus Payments, Projection Tools & More A message from Senator Art Haywood →

The Borough would like to remind you all that due to the COVID-19 Emergency and in strict observance of Governor Wolf’s “Stay at Home Order”, the Borough will livestream all Public Committee and Borough Council meetings through the Borough’s Facebook page during this emergency. The Administration & Finance and Building, Zoning & Revitalization Committees will hold their regularly scheduled public meeting tomorrow, April 15th at 7:00 PM on the Borough Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jenkintownboro.  The agendas for tomorrow’s committee meetings can be found here on the Borough’s Website.

The public will be able to submit comments beforehand to the Borough Manager at glocke@jenkintownboro.com. comments received before 4:00 PM on the night the meeting will be read during the public meeting. The Public will also have the opportunity to ask comment live during the Public Comment portion of the meeting on the Borough Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/jenkintownboro.  

We look forward to your involvement in these public meetings and hope that you are able to follow the latest updates provided on the Borough Website with information provided by County, State and Federal Agencies.

If you have any questions or concerns please call the Borough Hall Office at 215-885-0700.

Please Stay Home, Stay Safe and Be Well 

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.