Demolition has begun on a building in the 400 block of Avenue G. The brick structure, once a livery stable, was condemned in June 2015 and suffered a fire the following September. Owners Samuel and Cynthia Bigler previously submitted a request to demolish the fire-damaged building. The issue was heard at the Historical Architectural Review Board’s August 17, 2016 meeting, in which the Biglers stated the case for demolition.
An observant reader gave us a tip about a U.S. Flag flying under the Wright’s Ferry (Route 30) Bridge. The flag is suspended on a cable with a weight on the end and is about a quarter of the way out on the Columbia side of the bridge.
The Columbia Police Department will be getting a new vehicle thanks to Columbia Borough Council. Council voted unanimously at last Monday’s meeting to purchase a commercial four-wheel drive, four-door 2017 Chevy Tahoe from Whitmoyer Auto Group in Mount Joy. The cost of the vehicle is $37,200 with additional charges of $13,114 to K&C Communications of Harrisburg for parts, labor, and equipment upfitting. The price includes a discount of $9,989 from COSTARS, Pennsylvania’s cooperative purchasing program. “The purchase was a 2017 capital budget approved funded item, according to Council President Kelly Murphy.
The existing police department Tahoe will be reassigned to the Public Works Department for Director Ron Miller to use. The current Public Works Tahoe is “on its last legs,” according to Borough Manager Greg Sahd. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 24.0px Helvetica} p.p2 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 24.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke: #576170; min-height: 29.0px} p.p3 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 24.0px Helvetica; -webkit-text-stroke: #576170} span.s1 {font: 22.0px Arial; font-kerning: none; color: #576170; background-color: #ffffff; -webkit-text-stroke: 0px #576170} span.s2 {-webkit-text-stroke: 0px #576170}
According to a 2016 Delinquent Per Capita Tax report provided by the Columbia Borough School District, 2,169 accounts remain unpaid – for a total of $35,788.50.
The 2016 Columbia Delinquent Per Capita Tax Report can be found HERE.
Marquas Fountain, a new therapist from Pressley Ridge, will be providing counseling services at Columbia Life Network on Wednesdays. CLN is located at 336 Locust Street, Columbia. See above for further information.
Beginning in March, Susquehanna Heritage will introduce its monthly early childhood program, Tadpole Time, at Columbia Crossing River Trail Center. Tadpole Time will feature monthly themes that explore the natural world along the river, with a nature-themed story, songs, and activities that will encourage your child’s curiosity about the world around them.
The program will take place on the second Wednesday of the month, beginning March 8, 10-11 a.m. Tadpole Time is for children ages 2-5 with their caretakers. The cost is $4 per child, and registration is suggested. Register by calling 717-449-5607, e-mailing info@columbiacrossing.org, or pay at the door.
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