Unidentified man spotted spraying River Park islands

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 A reader submitted these photos of an unidentified man spraying chemicals on the islands (previously rain gardens) at River Park: 








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Anonymous said…
Some unidentified man. It is our esteemed mayor
May 24, 2017 at 8:23 PM
Anonymous said…
Instead of taking pictures....walk up and ask him what he is doing. He isn't hiding. If you're scared, say you're scared!
May 24, 2017 at 8:24 PM
Anonymous said…
I hope that is vinegar! I would hate to see weed killer run off into the river and harm the fish.
May 24, 2017 at 9:02 PM
Anonymous said…
Ok, he needs arrested!!
DEP
May 24, 2017 at 10:15 PM
Anonymous said…
I wonder what's in the containers in the back of the truck.
May 25, 2017 at 4:16 AM
Anonymous said…
It sounds like you're the guy who was spraying.
May 25, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Anonymous said…
The 2nd picture shows the police sitting there watching him. Why didn't they ask him what hes doing? Oh the that's right he's their boss.
May 25, 2017 at 4:39 AM
Anonymous said…
I cannot say if the person taking the pictures was "scared" or not, but I can say that they were concerned enough (about possible use of chemicals in close proximity to the river) to submit these photos to the Columbia Spy. Sharon Lintner

May 25, 2017 at 6:01 AM
Anonymous said…
The highway worker's union needs to file a grievance to to protect their jobs.
May 25, 2017 at 7:07 AM
Anonymous said…
Is that the mayor spraying chemicals? I thought we had a sick river. What about the runoff from this? Is he licensed to do this?
May 25, 2017 at 7:14 AM
Anonymous said…
Our "great" mayor is beyond reproach. He does anything he wants to do, legal or illegal, because no one can stop him because he will bully them. He's just as bad as the President and vice president of the Coffee Club.
May 25, 2017 at 9:23 AM
Anonymous said…
You people need to get a life. If you think Mayor Lutz would do anything to harm the environment then you dont know him very well.
May 25, 2017 at 10:03 AM
Anonymous said…
I agree. How do we know if maybe he had a chemical in there to help plants grow or control insects. If more Columbia residents would worry about weeds in front of their properties,then they can offer criticism.
I do not always agree with the Mayor, but he assisted in getting grant money to improve the park and do not believe he would do something to harm it.
May 25, 2017 at 10:39 AM
Anonymous said…
Why don't the photographer take pictures of all the trash in the gutters and weed growth. Code enforcement needs to clamp down on this nonsense. They have the right to issue citations on site now. They wanted that power,now use it.
May 25, 2017 at 10:44 AM
Anonymous said…
The Mayor assisted in the grant money because of his personal agenda!
May 25, 2017 at 10:22 PM
Anonymous said…
By the activity at the River Park and the Trail, it was a good assist for the borough. One of positive things going for the town.
May 26, 2017 at 8:06 AM
Sue said…
One has to hold a pesticide license to spray weeds and such, especially on public ground! Does he possess one? Is he covered on the borough's insurance to do so?
May 27, 2017 at 6:24 PM
Anonymous said…
Yep he assisted handing over the whole river front!
May 27, 2017 at 9:50 PM
Anonymous said…
When I spray "Roundup" on the weeds that come up in my gutter,I need a license? Licenses are required for most chemicals that are not sold over the counter. In all cases ,caution should be used when applying.
May 27, 2017 at 10:08 PM
Brian said…
Good catch:

http://extension.psu.edu/pests/pesticide-education/applicators/certification/brochure

Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification - Learn how to become a pesticide applicator in Pennsylvania.
May 28, 2017 at 9:51 AM
Anonymous said…
you HAVE to be licensed to apply chemicals....to kill weeds. not to mention the fact that there are children playing, fishing, picnicing in the area
May 30, 2017 at 9:47 AM
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