The budget sheets are HERE.
Agenda – Columbia Borough Council Work Session – October 19, 2023
In search of the Albatwitch: What’s the evidence for Lancaster County’s famous cryptid? – pennlive.com
The riverside community of Columbia, Lancaster County, has latched onto the long-held lore of the Albatwitch, a small, fury creature that dates to Native American times here, and elevated it to legendary status.
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Columbia Police urge residents to secure their properties
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Residents of Columbia Borough are urged to secure their houses to prevent burglaries. Over the past four days, Columbia Borough Police investigated two burglaries of unsecured residences. The public is reminded to lock all windows and doors to help prevent unauthorized persons from entering their property.
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Power Shut Off in Columbia to Save Cat on Telephone Pole
Columbia Borough School Board seeking to support students in need through community pantry
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When: Columbia school board committee meeting, Oct. 3.
What happened: Brittany Kelley, home and school visitor, presented information about the district’s efforts to support homeless families and students in foster care.
Background: As a home and school visitor, Kelley’s responsibility is to serve as a liaison for students in foster care and families in transition or experiencing homelessness. She also serves as a truancy officer and internal coach for students with behavioral issues. Kelley discussed a community pantry for students and families in need, as well as the Toys for Tots drive during the holiday season, which provided Christmas gifts and supplies to 76 students and 27 families in the district.
More: Kelley also updated the board on referrals and on students she is supporting this fall, including 67 children — five of which are in foster care and 18 unaccompanied youth.
Contact information: Members of the community with questions, concerns or who wish to make a referral may do so by contacting Kelley via phone at 717-719-0296 or via email at bkelley@columbiasd.org. Readers can also visit the Families in Transition page on the district website.
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Former Columbia Borough Manager Rebecca Denlinger resigns as Elizabethtown Borough Manager
Rebecca Denlinger
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When: Elizabethtown Borough Council meeting, Oct. 5.
What happened: Council approved the resignation of Rebecca Denlinger, borough manager, effective Oct. 13.
Background: Denlinger joined the borough staff in 2019. She leaves to take a similar municipal management position with West Lampeter Township.
What’s next: Taking her place will be Ann Roda, assistant borough manager. Pamela Roberts, planning and zoning manager, will move to assistant borough manager while still serving as head of planning and zoning.
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Masquerade, house tour planned in Columbia | TownLively
Come out for the Columbia Halloween Parade | TownLively
John Meshey has been involved in the Columbia community for more than 45 years, so it’s fitting that he’s the grand marshal of the 2023 Columbia Mardi Gras Halloween Parade. The parade will step off at 7 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 26.
John, a 1975 graduate of Columbia High School, recalled that he first became involved in the community when he entered a fundraiser to win a prize through the Jaycees when he was 21 years old. “I won one of the prizes, but instead of giving me the prize, they paid my membership dues,” he noted. It was the first of many commitments John has made to Columbia over the decades.
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Deeds Recorded – Columbia Borough – October 16, 2023
Justin W. Koehler and Summer Lynn Koehler conveyed property on North Eighth Street to William Michael Schnaekel for $180,000.
About Town – October 15, 2023
He’s not afraid.
Columbia’s EMA trailer
Hermansader’s Victorian Mansion
Birdhouse for religious birds
The leaves are changing, and the signs of Halloween are everywhere . . .
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At Columbia Crossing
Unfortunately, the bridge isn’t as sturdy as it looks.
It might be strong enough to hold this pigeon, however.
Go USA!
“Lincoln Highway” half-hiding
The rear of the General Edward C. Shannon Armory
(200 block of Avenue G)
Still no progress at this lousy field on Manor Street
But there is progress at the old drive-in site.
Here’s what’s supposed to be going in there:
“A planned development that will include 18,000 square feet of retail space, a 3,000 square foot restaurant, a 3,500 square foot bank, 163 mid-rise apartments, and 9 low-rise townhomes, according to West Hempfield Township Planning Commission meeting minutes of May 16, 2019. The project was also discussed at the February 2, 2021 and October 5, 2021 West Hempfield Township Supervisors’ meetings.”
There’s progress at the Wright’s Ferry Mansion.
It’s getting a new roof.
According to a worker at the mansion last year, the roof tiles are handmade.
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On the 100 block of Locust Street
According to Wiktionary, this means: “Here we will remain most excellently.”
Looking skyward . . .
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Yet another logo at the former Colonial Metals building
Last year, Bedford, Ohio-based red metals ingot maker The Federal Metal Co. acquired the assets of the former Colonial Metals ingot production facility in Columbia, Pennsylvania. Federal becomes the third owner of the plant since it was idled in 2018 by its long-time family business owners, the Serls family.
In a notice to customers and suppliers posted to its website, Federal Metal states it has “acquired the assets of SA Alloys in Columbia, Pennsylvania, from parent company SA Recycling.” That sizable scrap processing firm acquired the former Colonial plant earlier this decade from California Metal-X, another ingot-making company that purchased the Columbia facility in early 2019.
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Seen last week at Mount Bethel Cemetery . . .
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Brickwork!
Green man!
Canoemobile!
Part of Gordon Waste’s roof fell in recently.
Destination: Columbia
Reflecting
Sign awaiting a message
Alley cat?
No Parking – Not even on the sidewalk!
Sounds good!
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