Township Events for 12/30 Weekly Update
Rep. Napoleon Nelson December 30, 2025
Church Road and Greenwood Avenue Improvement Project
Traffic Alert and Multiple Road Closures: PennDOT and Cheltenham Township have notified our office construction has begun and will last through July 2nd, 2026. SIGNIFICANT delays are to be expected:
- Wednesday, October 15th, through Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, westbound Route 73 (Church Road) will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Rices Mill Road and the Curtis Arboretum entrance. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Washington Lane, Route 309 (Cheltenham Avenue), Ogontz Avenue, and Easton Road.
- Wednesday, October 15th, through Thursday, July 2nd, 2026, southbound Greenwood Avenue will be closed and detoured 24/7 between Spruce Lane and Barker Road. During the closure, motorists will be directed to use Township Line Road, Washington Lane, Route 309 (Cheltenham Avenue) and Ogontz Avenue.
Access to residences and businesses will be maintained at all times, including Hillcrest Center, Reconstructionist Rabbinical College, and Curtis Arboretum. Motorists are advised to allow EXTRA time when traveling near work areas, delays WILL occur. All activities are weather dependent.
For more information and updates on the project, click here.
You can check up-to-date conditions on roadways by visiting www.511pa.com, and/or subscribe to the District 6 newsletter: www.penndot.pa.gov/District6.
Upcoming Waverly Rd Bridge Replacement Project
As part of Montgomery County's planned projects for the repair and replacement of its bridges, the construction project for the replacement of Montgomery County Bridge 275 is scheduled to begin in late January 2026. This bridge over the Tookany Creek is located on E. Waverly Road between S. Keswick Avenue and Rices Mill Road, adjacent to Glenside Memorial Hall. At the start of construction in late January/early February 2026, a full detour will be carried out, using S. Keswick Avenue and E. Glenside Avenue. The bridge will be closed to all vehicles, but pedestrian access to Glenside Hall will be maintained through the completion of the project. Additional details regarding the project site and detour are available on the County's project website. The project is expected to be completed in April 2028.
Cheltenham Township Holiday Schedule for New Year’s Eve
Township Offices Close at 2:30p.m. on December 31st.
Township Offices & Public Works Closed January 1st.
Cheltenham Township Libraries Holiday Schedule for New Year’s Eve
Wednesday, December 31st ALL branches close at 5p.m. & Thursday, January 1st ALL branches CLOSED.
Time to Get Your Dog Licensed!
Love Your Dog? Then make sure to get them licensed! If your dog gets loose and we find it, then we can look at the license to get them back safely to you.
To make it easy for you, click this link to get started https://www.montgomerycountypa.gov/1790/Annual-Dog-Licenses You can choose between an annual license or permanent "lifetime" license A permanent license allows you to pay a one-time fee and your dog will be licensed for their life span.
This is also a good time to make sure your dog is chipped, and their Rabies vaccination is up to date!
Join a Citizens Committee in Cheltenham
Send out a call to consider using your expertise for the benefit of the community.
With ZOOM attendance at the meetings is made easier.
The involvement of our neighbors has assisted in making significant impact on our township.
Looking to be more involved in 2026? The Township has vacancies on the following volunteer Citizens Committees:
- Active Transportation Committee
- Board of Historical Architectural Review
- Economic Development Task Force
- Historical Commission
- Planning Commission
- Traffic Calming Committee
- Zoning Hearing Board (open alternate)
Must be a registered voter in the Township. Email resumes and letters of interest to Ashley at alupino@cheltenhampa.gov.
FREE Parking in Elkins Park and Glenside Business Districts
Parking fees will not be enforced in the Business Districts Wednesday, November 26 through Thursday, January 1. Take advantage of this to visit even more local businesses while holiday shopping!
Cheltenham School District is Hiring!
It's the most wonderful time of the year to make your next career move. Here are these week's vacancies.
Cheltenham Celebrates America 250
At the Public Affairs Committee meeting on December 10, 2025, Parks and Recreation Director Bill Salvatore revealed the Township's lineup of monthly events making up Cheltenham's year-long celebration of America 250 - the nation's semi-quincentennial year. Click here for a list of events.
View the slide-deck of Cheltenham's America 250 plans.
This yearlong celebration is meant to showcase Cheltenham's rich history, architectural heritage, and abundant green spaces for Township residents and visitors alike through a variety of events.
The Township encourages participation at all events to collect exclusive commemorative coins made for each event, collectible for display in a special Cheltenham Celebrates America 250 "passport" coin-book!
Anyone looking to get involved or to sponsor an event should email Parks and Recreation or call 215-887-1000 ext. 226.
Noon Year’s Eve
Calling all early bedtime party people! Come to the Elkins Park Library for Noon Year’s Eve, a party for everyone who can’t stay up until midnight to ring in the New Year!
They'll have hats, noisemakers, sparkling beverages, and Auld Lang Syne at the Elkins Park Library on Wednesday, December 31 @ 11:30 a.m. The dress code is glitzy, so wear your sparkly, spangled, glamorous best!
Registration is required at https://cheltenhamlibraries.libcal.com/
Cheltenham Township Library Coding Club
Join our bi-weekly coding club, led by local Cheltenham teens, to learn different languages and build websites, computer apps, and games from scratch!
Upcoming sessions: Wednesdays, January 7 & 21 and February 4 & 18 from 5:00 to 5:45 pm at the Elkins Park Library.
Ages 8 to 12. Registration required for https://cheltenhamlibraries.libcal.com/
Register Now for the Cheltenham Township Police Exam
Cheltenham Township Police are hiring! If you ever wanted to make a difference in your community, now is your chance. The mission of the Cheltenham Township Police Department is to work in partnership with our community in seeking out and solving problems to enhance our quality of life. We are committed to preserving peace and protecting the lives, property, and rights of ALL people.
Both the Physical Agility Test and Written Exam will be held on the same day Rain/Snow or Shine- Registration starts at 8a.m. on January, 31st, 2026, at Cedarbrook Middle School. See flyer and our website for detailed information & to sign up!
https://www.cheltenhamtownship.org/pview.aspx?id=55012...
A to Z World Food Database
Did you know that you can access A to Z World Food with your CTLS Library Card?
A to Z World Food is a database that contains traditional recipes and food culture information for 174 countries. With categories like Daily Meals, Dining Etiquette, Special Occasion Foods, and more!
Available to: All patrons for in-library use; Remotely for Cheltenham residents only
Card required: In-Library – No; Remotely – Yes
Check out A to Z World Food and CTLS' other resources here!
https://cheltenhamlibraries.org/research-it/
FREE Holiday Season Parking in Jenkintown Borough
Borough is pleased to announce that the Holiday parking schedule begins November 27th, 2025, and will continue through December 31st, 2025. All parking is FREE on Saturdays & Sundays. All parking fees are waived on these days on the street or in either municipal lot.
As a reminder in accordance with Chapter 172 'Vehicles and Traffic' there is no charge for parking after 6:00 PM on any day.
Please contact Borough Hall at (215) 885-0700 with any questions or concerns
The library will be closed on Wednesday, December 31st and Thursday, January 1st. Happy New Years!
Storytime with Maddie at the Jenkintown Library
Join the librarians at the Jenkintown Library for a special Pajama Storytime with Maddie on Saturday, January 3rd, at 11a.m.! In celebration of Maddie’s birthday, this week's book is DINO-BIRTHDAY by Lisa Wheeler 
Homework Helpers at the Jenkintown Library
Homework getting tricky? The librarians have got you covered!
Homework Helpers at Jenkintown Library is on Thursday, January 8th, from 3:30-4:30pm! They're there to guide, support, and cheer you on with schoolwork—whether it's math, reading, or research. 
Stop by, get help, and leave feeling confident and ready to succeed! They'll be hosting Homework Helpers every other Thursday.
Recycle Your String Lights at Borough Hall!
Drop off broken string lights at Jenkintown Borough Hall for recycling. There is a yellow recycling bin designated for string lights.
Thank you for helping us keep our recycling trucks running by placing string lights in this bin.
Leaf Collection Ends and Christmas Tree Collection Begins!
The last week of the 2025 Residential Curbside Leaf Collection Program is the week of December 29-January 2. 
This program, which runs from March through December annually, helps residents dispose of these leaves by composting them into mulch available to residents free of charge.
Dates for the beginning and end of the leaf collection period are always announced in advance on the Township website.
Christmas tree collection begins January 5th and will run until January 16th. See the news article here for more details! 
Road closure update! 
PennDOT announced that pipe replacement work was scheduled to take place on Stenton Avenue in Springfield and Whitemarsh Townships beginning Monday, December 15. That date has been updated to Tuesday, January 6th. During the closure, driver’s will be detoured through Bethlehem Pike, Route 73 and Joshua Rds. Click on the picture or here for more information.
Springfield Township & Library Holiday Hours
2026 is almost here! The township wants to wish their lovely residents a happy and healthy New Year!
And as a friendly reminder, Township offices will be closing early on Wednesday, December 31st at 2p.m. and closed all day on Thursday, January 1st.
Free Library of Springfield Township will be closed both December 31st and January 1st, along with the book drop.
Normal business hours will resume on Friday, January 2nd.
All trash and recycling that is normally picked up on Thursday will be collected on Friday. No other routes should be affected by the holiday.
For more information please visit our website: https://www.springfieldmontco.org/.../news.../article/...
Springfield Township is HIRING for Various Positions!
You may apply for the opportunities listed on the website by clicking on the desired job posting and following the application instructions in each notice. Check back here regularly for information regarding employment opportunities with Springfield Township.
Storytime is on break at the Springfield Library
Storytime is on break at the Springfield Library from December 16th until January 4th. Storytime will resume on January 5th.
Music and Movement with Miss Sam
Join other 3-5year olds (and their caregiver) at the Springfield Library for Music and Movement with Miss Sam on the 3rd Tuesdays of the month from 10:30-11a.m. The next session is Tuesday, January 20th. No registration is required.
Join Springfield Middle School Multi-Cultural Club
Middle School parents! Check out the MCC- Mondays after school from 2:45-3:45p.m. in the Art Room, if your child is interested in joining the Multicultural Students club. To join, email Counselor Mrs. Biase at lauren_biase@sdst.org or stop by Room 302A.
Springfield Township Snow Shovel Registry
The 2025-26 Student Snow Shovel Registry is now live! This annual tradition is a great way for Springfield Township Middle and High School students to help out their neighbors while also making some money! Click here to view more information on the program.