The JCA, or Jenkintown Community Alliance, is an all volunteer, non-profit organization that promotes an alliance between residents and business owners, and facilitates projects and events that enhance the Jenkintown community, making it a better place to live, work and shop.

At our annual community meeting in March, we announced the creation of JCA memberships. Membership perks include member only events, early access to Arts Fest registration, and, for business and non-profits, inclusion on the Jenkintown.net website.

We would like to thank everyone who has joined, and invite you to join today! If you would like to join, but are concerned about the cost associated during this crisis, please reach out to our president, Jean, about deferring payment until after the lockdown is lifted. We are working hard to support and promote local businesses and would love to have you join us.

Click here to join the JCA today.

Jenkintown Borough Council sends greetings to you with the hope that you are well and staying physically and socially distant. Please obey the urgent warnings from Montgomery County and State of Pennsylvania officials who urge us to STAY AT HOME except for necessary and life sustaining tasks.

Our borough government and professionals are working to keep providing emergency services, necessary public works services and to share information as it becomes available. The borough manager, our chief of police, chief of the fire department, public works staff and others will continue to lead the way and keep our borough running. Borough emails and phone messages are being received and responded to.

Borough Council is in touch with our professionals by phone and email.
As a Council, representatives from all four wards met in three small groups virtually on Zoom on March 30. Our Borough Solicitor’s office is now advising that because Governor Wolf has declared Pennsylvania in a state of emergency we are permitted to hold virtual Council meetings.
You’ll find information about how to connect on www.jenkintownboro.com.

We are living in unprecedented times. The needs around us are real and we are all working to hang on until solutions become widely available.  We encourage you to check on your neighbors, family, and friends. And reach out for assistance if needed.
Go to www.jenkintownboro.com to find links for information about COVID-19, support agencies, and to learn how you can help.
We urge you to support our local businesses if possible; check each website to find out which services are being offered.
As we all shelter at home, we hope you’ll find what brings you hope and focus on it.
This state of emergency will come to an end.
Stay safe, stay calm, stay connected with family and friends.

Deborra Sines-Pancoe, President, Jenkintown Borough Council

Mayor's Corner

April 1st was National Census day! And that‘s no joke! At the end of March, The Census Bureau reported that Montgomery County had a 40.1% self response rate so far. That is a great start. In light of the spread of Covid-19, it’s more important than ever to encourage as many households as possible to respond remotely.
Luckily, it’s so easy to respond online at my2020census.gov or by calling 844-330-2020. Let’s all be counted even during this time of social distancing!
You can also make a difference during this trying time by going to votespa.com to register to vote and request a mail or absentee ballot. Stay connected by exercising your rights and meeting civic responsibilities!

Allyson Dobbs

Jenkintown Library

Even though the Jenkintown Library and book drop are currently closed, you can still access books and audio books online. MCLINC and the app, Libby, are both options for accessing the library digitally.

Need a library card? Click here to apply for a virtual card!