November Borough Meeting & Hearing Schedule and Important Dates

Wednesday, November 1st & 15th, 2023. Special / Bulk Curbside Pick Up 
Curbside pick-up of special/bulk items can be arranged by emailing Public Works Foreman Riggins at kriggins@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email or calling Borough Hall at 215-885-0700 and making arrangements by 3:00 PM on Tuesday.

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. 6:00 PM – 8:00 PMPublic Budget Workshop
In person at Borough Hall and virtual via ZOOM platform, livestream Facebook. The third public budget meeting will examine the General Fund (01), and Solid Waste (08) and Sewer Fund (09) as time permits.

Wednesday, November 1st, 2023. 7:00 PM – Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting 
Virtual via ZOOM platform.

Saturday, November 4th, 2023. 1:00 PM – Fall Jawn 
Jenkintown Rec Board is happy to be back with another Fall Jawn! Saturday, November 4th, 2023 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Town Square

November 7th, Tuesday – ELECTION DAY
VOTING POLLING PLACES IN THE BOROUGH SHOWN HERE
Ward Map here – https://jenkintownboro.com/ward-map/

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FALL JAWN 2023!

Jenkintown Rec Board is happy to be back with another Fall Jawn!

Saturday November 4, 2023 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm – Town Square

**1:00 pm: Chili Cook Off begins**
**1:15 pm: Pumpkins begin dropping**
**2:30 pm: Chili tasting/judging ends**
**2:45 pm: Chili winners crowned**

Whether you attend to see what’s cooking in the chili world these days, experience the pumpkins plummet the 100 feet to earth, cheer on the talented chili-chef contestants, thank the brave souls who have volunteered their stomachs for the good of judging the contest or witness the crowning of the 2023 Borough Chili Cook-Off Champion(s)’ it will be an exciting afternoon that you definitely won’t want to miss.

To volunteer or participate as a contestant, sign up here Jenkintown Recreation Board: Fall Jawn

The World Famous 100′ Pumpkin drop is covered by our dedicated volunteers at the Independent Fire Company.  A Big thank you to them and the volunteers of the Jenkintown Recreation Board for another wonderful event!

Any questions or comments please email at recreationboard@gmail.comcreate new email

JEAC Recycle Bin Survey

Jenkintown Residents, we need your in-put so we can continue to improve upon our recycling efforts.  Please help the Borough discover how many recycling bins (lidded wheeled recycling totersare needed in our community by completing this survey: Recycling Bin Survey 2023.

Did you know that all recycled items should be empty, clean, and dry?

Based on the results of this brief survey, the Borough can pursue grant funding to support the purchase of additional lidded recycling toters to distribute in the community.

This survey closes at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 17, 2023.

October Borough Meeting & Hearing Schedule and Important Dates

Sunday, October 1st, 2023. 11:30 AM – Monarch Butterly Celebration and Sustainability Fair 
All are invited to Town Square on October 1st.   Learn about composting, electric bikes, and watch a butterfly tagging at 12:30 p.m.  We will be collecting small-item recycling, offering crafts for children, seed packs and pretzels and more!

Wednesday, October 4th & 18th, 2023. Special / Bulk Curbside Pick Up 
Curbside pick-up of special/bulk items can be arranged by emailing Public Works Foreman Riggins at kriggins@jenkintownboro.comcreate new email or calling Borough Hall at 215-885-0700 and making arrangements by 3:00 PM on Tuesday.

Wednesday, October 4th, 2023. 7:00 PM – Environmental Advisory Committee Meeting 
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