Too close for comfort?

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Workers recently installed a natural gas service line near the former Long's Funeral Home at 855 Chestnut Street. The line, which at last look was not protected, is quite close to the street, making it vulnerable to wayward vehicles.



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Anonymous said…
Not only is this a potential hazard, IT'S UGLY!!!!
And beautifully placed within the historic district.
October 6, 2015 at 7:10 PM
Anonymous said…
Is this horrible looking piece of crap permanent?
October 6, 2015 at 7:11 PM
Anonymous said…
I have seen similar ones, albeit on a smaller scale at various locations throughout the borough. Some are placed where they present a tripping hazard. Unsightly and dangerous.
October 6, 2015 at 7:13 PM
Anonymous said…
Same thing exists on union st . 500 block @ laundermat. And in the 200 block of cherry near corner of cherry and third.
October 6, 2015 at 7:50 PM
Anonymous said…
I think it looks nice
October 6, 2015 at 9:10 PM
Anonymous said…
These things are un acceptable and Columbia needs to put their foot down..
I have refused to let UGI PUT AN UGLY METER IN FRONT OF MY HOUSE!!!
It's them that lost a customer.
I went to pellets and i am saving money....
October 7, 2015 at 11:03 AM
Anonymous said…
Huge one at the corner of 3rd and Cherry as well
October 7, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Anonymous said…
Good, a call can be placed to UGI and maybe one can be placed in front of your property.
October 8, 2015 at 9:12 AM
Anonymous said…
UGI SHOULD be banned from doing any and all business in the Boro. Yes its ugly, looks unsafe and to finish it off they NEVER fix the street right. they are ALL over town these past 2 years trying to make a tremendous amount of money and no they do not care at what expense it is to the residients and owners of the properties.
October 8, 2015 at 1:41 PM
Anonymous said…
Nah, I'd rather have gas than oil or electric. I don't care what the meters look like. This isn't Colonial Williamsburg. To hell with the stupid historic district. Bring on the meters!
October 9, 2015 at 4:45 AM
Anonymous said…
Who cares about the historic district. At least the meters work and make sense.
October 9, 2015 at 4:46 AM
Unknown said…
Of course,,, lol I bet your street scape is PRETTY
October 19, 2015 at 11:56 AM
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