Revised Agenda – Columbia Borough Council Work Session – October 3, 2023
Download the meeting packet HERE.
About Town – October 1, 2023
Swinging into Halloween
Jack o’lantern trees on the 800 block of Chestnut
A couple of ghosts yuckin’ it up downtown
Jacks under glass
Chained
3 (or 4?) on a bench
A sunflower of sorts
Patriotic knick-knacks
God bless us.
Many showed up for the Amvets food giveaway on Saturday.
Vehicles were lined up for several blocks along Manor Street, Florence, Mill, and Barber for the giveaway.
“Flow” the community rock snake has gotten a big head lately.
Rockers for sittin’ out at Columbia Crossing
The former home of General Shannon under a cloud-padded sky
The water main on the 500 block of Chestnut Street has been replaced. Workers are now connecting service to residents there.
Onward, Christian Patriots!
Training
A look under the “hood”
Truck 80
All manner of vehicles were present at a recent accident at 2nd & Chestnut.
Coming October 23 at the Market House
Wired cats at play
NO
Yes, the bridge inspectors were back at it again this week.
On a call
Looks like “Lyin’ Ted” Cruz.
Door ornament
Fence ornament
Candidates for Borough Council
Seen on Linden Street
[Submitted photo]
Tree transport
On this Day in History: Veterans Memorial Bridge opens to the public – Uncharted Lancaster
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The Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge, officially called the Veterans Memorial Bridge, spans the Susquehanna River between Columbia and Wrightsville, Pennsylvania, and carries Route 462. Built originally as the Lancaster-York Intercounty Bridge, construction began in 1929, and the bridge opened on September 30, 1930. On November 11, 1980, it was officially dedicated as Veterans Memorial Bridge, though it is still referenced locally as the Columbia–Wrightsville Bridge.
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On this Day in History: Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge destroyed by Cedar Keys Hurricane in 1896 – Uncharted Lancaster
On September 29, 1896, the Cedar Keys Hurricane ripped through Central Pennsylvania with gale-force winds and torrential rain. It left a wake of destruction, leveling barns, trees, and the 1869 Columbia-Wrightsville Bridge. It was so powerful that it swept the massive bridge from its piers, with some of the pieces landing near the iron furnaces south of Marietta.
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Can you spot the errors?
Columbia 2040: Borough’s new comprehensive plan emphasizes walkability, revitalization, tourism – One United Lancaster
It had been nearly three decades since Columbia Borough had a new comprehensive plan.
That changed on Tuesday night, with borough council voting to adopt Columbia 2040, an all-new comp plan that charts a course for the next 20 to 25 years.
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Columbia Borough Police Department Reports for August 2023
Traffic shift planned on Wright’s Ferry Bridge between York-Lancaster Counties
From ABC27
PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — PennDOT announced on Tuesday that traffic is expected to be shifting at the median barrier project on the Wright’s Ferry Bridge, which connects York and Lancaster Counties.
According to PennDOT, weather permitting, the work will be performed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights beginning on Sunday, Oct. 1. Traffic will be restricted to a single in both directions. Two lanes of traffic will be open in both directions during the non work hours.MORE:
https://www.abc27.com/news/traffic/traffic-shift-planned-on-wrights-ferry-bridge-between-york-lancaster-counties/
U.S. Marshals look for four wanted men in Pennsylvania
From WTAJ – www.wtaj.com
PENNSYLVANIA. (WTAJ) — United States Marshals are searching for four Pennsylvania men, including one wanted for homicide.
U.S. Marshals released wanted posters of four men from Harrisburg who are wanted for charges including homicide, attempted homicide, and federal violations.
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https://www.wtaj.com/news/regional-news/u-s-marshals-look-for-four-wanted-men-in-pennsylvania/
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