COLUMBIA SPY

River cottage owners will be the main beneficiaries of the latest phase of the ongoing Heritage Drive project that aims to extend and expand improvements at Columbia River Park.  Cottages within the riverfront tract will become even more of a cloistered community when all upgrades are complete. A security fence was recently installed on the boundary between Heritage Drive and the private tract that contains 33 individual properties.  In addition, new trees are being planted behind the fence - on private property - for privacy and beautification. The cost: $40,000 and change. Although the project is being funded by a municipal bond, it will be up to borough taxpayers to foot the bill when it comes due. Shown above: recently installed security fence along Heritage Drive.  The cottage owners' tract is shown behind the fence. At the November public works committee meeting, officials said the improvements were needed for privacy and aesthetics, and to resolve trespas...

 Something's been added at 301 Locust...  ...a MonograM, one on each side of COLUMBIA. Meanwhile, down at the bridge, foundation sleeves - four on each side of the plaza (north and south) - have been placed in preparation for flagpole installation. According to the Community Development Committee, lighting will also be installed at the site. Memorial bricks will be sold over the winter, and brick paths will be laid in spring of 2018. Bricks will be $50 each, the cost of which will include an inscription honoring/memorializing a veteran. Landscaping will also be completed in the spring. A dedication ceremony is scheduled for Memorial Day 2018.   Heritage Drive just got a security fence, to the delight of cottage owners, because it makes their private tract even more of a cloistered community. In fact, here's the bluebird of happiness sitting on the selfsame fence.  Oversized bit ring on South 3rd A different kind ...