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Jenkintown SD closes playground 'castle' after inspection; board urges community not to remove barricades
Summary
The Jenkintown School District closed parts of a playground 'castle' after an inspection found a sagging 16‑foot bridge and unsafe side turrets. The district said signs and fencing have been torn down, repairs are expected but timeline depends on materials, and it warned the community not to attempt unauthorized fixes.
The Jenkintown School District closed portions of a playground "castle" after an inspection found structural concerns with a 16‑foot bridge and two side turrets.
"We closed the castle the entire castle until we had a chance to get it looked at," said Dr. Janke. He told the board that volunteer Bob Hudson and a fire marshal inspected the structure, identified sagging bridges and recommended that the district barricade those sections.
Administrators posted signs…
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