Jenkintown’s Police Fiasco — How It Started Jenkintown Matters, December 9, 2024December 9, 2024 Here’s an oldie but a goodie. On February 27, 2024 after the news about the Borough’s plans to dismantle the police department was LEAKED to the public, Council hastily called a general meeting at the High School auditorium. Ten months later, the Borough has yet to officially release this video. We obtained it thanks to a concerned resident. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Discover more from Jenkintown Matters Subscribe to get the latest posts sent to your email. Type your email… Subscribe Live-stream News
Analysis Five Council Meeting Agendas: How Does Jenkintown Compare? June 27, 2024June 28, 2024 By law, an incorporated entity is required to have meetings and provide agenda to stakeholders in a timely fashion. As far as the law is concerned, Jenkintown complies. But that’s it. When Jenkintown residents want to see the details of what Council approves, they must file a Right to Know. Other boroughs provide some of that information at every meeting. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More
Jenkintown Police One-Man Jenkintown Police Patrols: Penny-Wise, Pound-Dangerous September 3, 2024September 3, 2024 We must stop pretending that Jenkintown is a bubble, immune from the potential dangers other communities are facing. Thinking “that would never happen in Jenkintown,” no longer applies. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More
News What We Know As Of November, 2024 October 31, 2024November 3, 2024 After negotiations failed, arbitration was scheduled for August. However, in July 2024, Chief Scott reported that the arbitration was postponed until October. In October, it was revealed that the arbitration was once again postponed until spring of 2025. Jenkintown’s police officers will have been working without a contract for 15+ months. Share this: Share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Share on X (Opens in new window) X Like this:Like Loading… Read More