Were we expecting twins?

At its November 24 Meeting of the Whole, Columbia Borough Council unanimously approved waiving the dumpster permit fee and parking fees for Columbia Economic Development Corporation (CEDC) to remove unwanted materials from Hotel Locust and Hotel Columbia. During discussion preceding the vote,  Council said CEDC wanted to place a dumpster at the location on the 300 block of Locust Street for approximately a week.  However, two large dumpsters appeared today, the first day of the operation. As promised, items were being removed and thrown into the dumpsters, which currently block three metered parking spaces and part of a loading zone.  As can be seen in the last photograph on this post, ample space is available in the rear of the property, but various logistical concerns make access less convenient.

For the backstory on the project, go HERE.

Body cameras: Local police like the idea

“My theory is that people act more appropriately when they know they’re being recorded,” Graeff said. “They’re less likely to do something stupid and escalate the situation.
“That goes for police officers, too,” he said.

Columbia Model Railroad on display at CHiPS

A model railroad layout is currently on display at the Columbia Historic Preservation Society, 19-21 Second Street. The model buildings depicting Columbia circa 1920 – 1950 were constructed by Columbia artist Tony Segro, as was the re-creation of the Columbia Opera House (shown on this post).
Information from the display . . .

 The former roundhouse, which sat just below the current Bootleg Antiques building (depicted top left).
A short video clip of the same.

 A panoramic view.  The roundhouse can be seen on the left.

 Looking up Walnut Street (background), as it appeared in former days.

 A model of the Columbia Opera House. The opera house burned in 1947 and was located at the current site of the Borough Offices at Third and Locust Streets.

More from the Gingerbread Tour

Depending on which form you use, there are are six (or seven) locations on the tour, most on Locust Street. Visit each location, rate the creation, and get a sticker to place on the contest ballot.  Drop off the completed form at the Visitors Center, 445 Linden Street.  The deadline is Friday, December 5.
Go HERE for more information.
 Originally displayed in the Superintendent’s House (which it depicts) at Mount Bethel Cemetery, this creation by Rich and Charlene Bair is now in the window of the Borough Offices.

 This one is at Hinkle’s.

 The owner of Gramma’s Home Accents couldn’t get a Santa boot, so he used this shoe instead to convey his message. He said he always likes to take a different path from the norm.

 Another one, this time at Geltz Gotz Goodeze.

Posted previously. Seen at St. Paul’s Episcopal.