Let's use maps to have better conversations. And let's build local communities by talking about shared opportunities as well as concerns.
Jenkintown is an engaged community
|
Hi Reader, I haven't written as much as I would like to, but it's great to talk to so many people in person. I'm sending this email from a new email service (ConvertKit) so that I can simplify the process. But first...Right now (as I resend this) there's a carwash going on to raise funds for Grace Church's youth trip to Montana. I got this text: "The youth CAR WASH today will be in little parking lot by the Chapel. 9 - 2!" The 32nd Annual Jenkintown Sunset 5K Run will be held Tuesday evening, June 4th at 7:00 PM at the Town Square, presented by the Jenkintown Kiwanis Club. Jenkintown celebrated Senior AthletesChris O'Brien, Jenkintown's Athletic Director, trainer and friend has served Jenkintown well and will be leaving his position. The High School Senior Athletic Awards Ceremony recognized Chris time and again. He will be missed! Jenkintown coaches were amazing in the they celebrated our student athletes, their qualities and their futures as leaders. Some Borough notesThe Planning Commission is working on short term rentals, and Lucinda Bartley, with help from Marley Bice has put a lot of effort into this. Marley is our support person from the County. Parking has been an issue in Jenkintown since the 60's (or before?). I think Jenkintown will successfully address parking someday, but maybe it will take a broader discussion about mobility and transportation. In the meantime, there's parking at Cedar and Greenwood that you can rent by the month. We have new staff focused on traffic enforcement. Parking against the flow of traffic is being enforced. The police department is looking at alternatives to meters for next year. The Borough has requested that the GCLGS (DCED) Governor’s Center for Local Government Services Department of Community and Economic Development provide an outside assessment of our public safety services – police, fire, and emergency medical services (EMS). This evening was Prom!Here's a photo of the seniors just before Prom in the Chachkin/Russakoff's backyard. The Senior Parents Potluck was held at the Munson's. Final thoughtsAnother Dad's camping trip near the Delaware Water Gap is on the books. Glenn Williams stayed up all night working on the pig roast as always, and people are already thinking about next year. Sorry I couldn't make it this year. My daughter Kate was doing her internship. Tonight is the Jenkintown Newcomers Progressive Dinner. This is a Jenkintown community institution that has endured. And last but not least, Jenkintown Youth Activities (JYA), keeps producing leaders who make our community stronger. Thank you everyone for being so engaged! Steve The purpose of this email is to foster community engagement. Views are my own. If you know of anyone who would like to get my emails, please forward this. |
Steve Spindler
Let's use maps to have better conversations. And let's build local communities by talking about shared opportunities as well as concerns.
Hi Reader, Last night Jenkintown Borough Council moved to advertise the updated Borough Parking Ordinance. I want to express my appreciation to everyone: Residents who invested time into coming up with solutions, Borough staff who answered questions, business and property owners who sought clarification, and fellow council members. Last night, Cedar Street residents spoke with clarity about their concerns and advocated for a solution. Thank you. Communication is a process If you were to get...
Hi Reader, Some background To help make sense of things, I make maps. We (the Borough in public meetings) have been talking about parking over the last 9 months. Basically, we put together a comprehensive ordinance to address a lot of problems with the current ordinance. This email is to try to answer some questions and deal with misconceptions. My personal map made from proposed code revisions. As I write this, I got an email as well as another email complaining about a lack of response. I...
Hi Reader, I realize not everyone wants these emails, so feel free to unsubscribe at the end of this email. Sometimes we ask questions to ponder whether there is a better solution. If someone in the Borough asks, "What would be better than we have now?" Does this question mean that what we currently have is bad? No. You can just be curious. Walking meetups Walking is a way to talk about problems and options that might lead to improvements. I want to follow up from last week, first by saying...