Download the 43-page council packet HERE.
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Columbia Borough school district expects no tax increase despite pandemic's impact
During a meeting held remotely on Zoom, the board reviewed recent changes to the district’s proposed $27.13 million general fund budget for the 2020-21 school year. Although the district expects a 3.6% drop in overall revenue, there will be no tax increase.
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About Town 5/3/2020
This week’s photos of Columbia
According to Wikipedia, the words “Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds” have long been associated with the American postal worker. Now, coronavirus can be added to the list.
The Book of Revelation says the fourth horseman (of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse) rides a pale horse and represents pestilence and death. Hopefully, he will soon be purged from our lands.
These two are probably not horses of the Apocalypse.
In the meantime, lap dances are not recommended.
By the way, here’s how that sign looked in 2007.
No, he’s not looking at the lady above. He’s one of several workers who resumed working on the construction project at 4th and Locust on May 1, as shown in the two photos below.
Extremely social distanced
Men at work
Not social distanced enough?
Essential workers caught up on essential projects.
Here are some baseball players at the high school.
Donations keep rolling in at Columbia Presbyterian.
They’re also rolling in at the bin on Poplar Street, but collections there have been suspended.
End of a journey.
Beginning of another?
Some can afford to get away.
Another sign of the times
Yep, there’s the inlet.
Memorial bricks down at the bridge plaza
Giant ghost plane way up in the clouds
No more Keagy’s –
End of an era?
Empty store front
Here’s a Columbia shirt for sale.
Here’s what it says.
Here are some bottles of salad dressing in a box on Walnut.
This is not how to dispose of rubber gloves after use.
Nor this.
Black and white outfit on a white shutter in a color photo
Low-cost transportation
A doll, but not a living one
At St. Paul’s Episcopal
No services thru May 17
Christ on a cross on a transom
Fancy cursive
Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory. People born there are United States citizens.
At Lloyd Mifflin’s house on Walnut Street
Marauders flag
Pots of flags, one each
Speaking of pots, here are two on Locust that were broken recently.
[Submitted photos]
And here’s something else broken.
This wall in historic Avenue J was damaged when high winds knocked down a tree a few weeks ago.
This wall in historic Avenue J was damaged when high winds knocked down a tree a few weeks ago.
Antique-looking sign for Rivertowne Antique Center
Blue angels
Blue (and white) cross that lights up at night
Fleet of codes vehicles:
Columbia Borough has more of these than drivers to drive them.
If it’s only partly legible, is it only partly enforceable?
Cloudy sky, traffic sign, and decorative ball
Rolling along
Onward and upward on the wrong side
None permitted
But they’re permitted here, where work has barely stopped lately.
Blacktopping the lot at 430 Walnut
Some people even get to block the mailbox.
When the water goes around the sewer grate . . .
T-Rex busting out the back
Painter at work
Practice ’til you get it right.
And stay home.
Turning a two-lane into a one-lane
Well of course we are.
Historic brick sidewalk on Cherry Street
Generosity on North 6th
Steer’s horns, but probably not for steering
Another utensil flower by Butcher
Lost phone?
The Columbia Borough Zoning Board voted 3-2 this week to permit the demolition of these properties to expand parking for St. Peter Apartments.
Enlarge this photo to see the particulars.
Rolling on down the track
That’s obvious.
Egret
Who says there’s no free lunch?
The bank was busy on Friday.
Did the stimulus checks come through?
Landscapers at the water company
Helping to feed the masses at Columbia Presbyterian
Food drive-thru at 360 Locust on Friday
Awaiting
The Mississippi state flag
Let’s hope divisiveness doesn’t rule the day.
Let’s hope divisiveness doesn’t rule the day.
“Road” closed due to high water from recent rains
Almost at 233 on Sunday morning. Yesterday, it was slightly higher.
227 is considered normal.
The geese don’t seem to mind. Here are some newbies en route.
Ramp closed
Congratulations Class of 2020!
Until then
Keep your distance until this over and we all might meet again.
Agenda – Columbia Borough Council Work Session – May 5, 2020
Download the council packet HERE.
If you wish to participate in the Work Session using the “Go To Meeting” app, please email Council President Zink at hzink@columbiapa.net
Agenda – Columbia Borough Council Meeting – April 30, 2020
Agenda – Columbia Borough Zoning Hearing Board Meeting – April 29, 2020
This meeting will be livestreamed, according to the Columbia Borough Facebook page.
Hit and Run Investigation – 200 Block of Perry Street | Columbia Borough Police Department
Columbia Police are investigating a hit and run accident that occurred on 04/26/20 at 9:15 a.m. in the 200 block of Perry St. The victim’s parked Chevy Avalanche was struck by the blue sedan in the photos. The blue sedan will have damage and or paint transfer on the passenger side mirror. Anyone with information regarding this hit and run accident is encouraged to submit a tip or contact Columbia Police directly
Sourced via CRIMEWATCH®: https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/cases/hit-and-run-investigation-200-block-perry-street
About Town 4/26/2020
This week’s photos of Columbia
Dance fever
“Dancing is creating a sculpture that is visible only for a moment.”
Erol Ozan
Columbia colors
Entrance or exit?
On the lookout for breakfast
Start here
Proceed
At the Columbia Animal Shelter
Comfy cat
Squirrels at work
Columbia Borough’s new-style street signs
This doesn’t appear to be an official borough sign – or speed limit.
Dove mourning in the morning
Weeping angel, weeping
Finches hopping about
People were dumping all manner of items here, but the area has since been cleaned up.
(600 block of Poplar)
Catching some rays
From the 1976 student council . . .
Here it is.
Patriotic doorway on South 2nd
Hangin’ around
The vagabond visits.
Seeing double
On the trail
[Todd Stahl]
On the road
COVID-19 Reopening Phases
Columbia school board applies for $10K in disaster relief funds
What happened: The district will apply for over $10,000 in disaster relief funds through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. Because of the governor’s stay-at-home order, the meeting was held via videoconference. It was livestreamed and can be replayed on YouTube.
Background: In accordance with the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, state and local governments can be reimbursed for expenses incurred as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Pennsylvania school districts and municipalities can apply for these federal funds through the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency, a state-run agency that specializes in disaster prevention and recovery.
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