Columbia Borough is accepting bids for the leasing of the Columbia Historic Market House.
Go HERE to download the bid package that includes the legal notice, instructions, forms, and other information.
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Anonymous said…
I say TEAR it down and put more PARKING METERS in the lot, Columbia does not have enough PARKING METERS along the streets and it is losing funds for the Boro. What is more important making more money or an IDLE building.
Anonymous said…
cut a garage door in the end use it to park police and code cars and trucks. but don't forget there is lead paint on the ceiling and other trim, that will give the emploees that clean out the stands something to do.
Anonymous said…
There is no lead paint in the ceiling. It had never been painted before until about a 10 years ago. Don't be a drama queen!
Anonymous said…
did you check ?
Anonymous said…
Paint with lead in it has not been sold for almost 40 years.
Anonymous said…
steak house
Anonymous said…
the Market House SHOULD be open to the taxpaying residents to use it for educationsl and fun crafting art classes etc purposes. our kids need something to do. maybe they can have a little cafe open certain hrs for teenagers to just hang out and get to know one another. instead of gaming, etc.
Anonymous said…
What happened to the red tables and chairs? Did they go to borough employee homes?
Anonymous said…
I love that idea!
Anonymous said…
The trust was lynched for donating those disgusting picnic tables. So where are those red tables/chairs?
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