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Columbia Borough manager's resignation sparks heated exchanges during council meeting

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JOE LINTNER | COLUMBIA SPY  Jack Brommer sat quietly while being discussed at Tuesday's meeting.  The announcement of Borough Manager Jack Brommer's resignation was met with praise and criticism at Tuesday's Columbia Borough Council meeting.  Council President Eric Kauffman praised Brommer's dedication to transparency, saying he tried to be "as open as possible" and answered questions honestly even when the answers were difficult. Kauffman said he had planned to deliver a "state of the union" address touting the borough's progress the same weekend Brommer's resignation letter arrived.  Mayor Leo Lutz framed Brommer's departure as the latest in a long line of borough managers, finance managers and other staff who have left the borough. Lutz argued that these people are professionals who won't tolerate being labeled "a thief, a liar" in council chambers, offices or on social media, and warned that any future manager will face ...
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How Columbia Borough built a community-wide video security network

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For more than 16 years, Columbia has worked with Lancaster-area security integrator App-Techs to develop and expand a distributed wireless video network serving its downtown, public buildings, parks and other borough facilities. Today, the system supports roughly 83 camera feeds, including 4K multi-lens and PTZ cameras, primarily from iPro. MORE: https://securityjournalamericas.com/open-platform-vms-milestone-systems/  
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Building Dreams in Columbia | TownLively

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https://townlively.com/building-dreams-in-columbia/?fbclid=Iwb21leAUfkQdjbGNrBR-RA3Bkb2YBZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeWUl--LN4_DeFvksGkyDYBqYYl9Bhco32oAUYF9NpuiOxqOaUJJ2KIbZ1Sic_aem_cx-zFJgRFtVq_JDiwnJpPg  
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There are two Albatwitch events this year!

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Albatwitch painting by Eric Tonzola  [Columbia Spy photo] There will be two Albatwitch events this year — one in Columbia and one in Wrightsville. Here are the details:  Albatwitch Harvest Festival   When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 26. Where: Columbia River Park, 41 Walnut St., Columbia. Cost: Free admission. Benefits: Columbia Parks and Recreation. Albatwitch Day When: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 10. Where: Riverfront Park, 431 S. Front St., Wrightsville. Cost: Free admission. Benefits: Columbia Historic Preservation Society.
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No street sweeping Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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  Columbia Borough, PA Alert: The street sweeper will not run today, Tuesday, September 22, 2026, in Columbia Borough.
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Agenda — Columbia Borough Council Meeting — September 22, 2026

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The meeting packet is  HERE .
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Deeds Recorded — Columbia Borough — September 21, 2026

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Painton Ronald, Painton Jon Paul Lee conveyed 29 Bethel St. to Baublitz Garrett, Painton Brittany for $191,000. Joann Fritz conveyed 1060 Locust St. to Fritz Joann, Ward Brian L. for $1. Attalla George S., Attalla Iman A., Attalla Iman conveyed 324 N. Fourth St. to George S. Attalla for $1. Bender Patricia, Integrity First Home Buyers LLC conveyed 249 N. Second St. to Moda Consulting Group LLC for $125,000. Pfister Nathan E., Pfister Hailey conveyed 331 Maple Street to Jacob Leatherwood for $214,900. QP Invest Real Estate Group LP conveyed 662 Walnut St. to Michele Stum for $285,000.
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