[LNP | LancasterOnline] Gas meter placement in historic neighborhoods still an issue in Lancaster city, Columbia Borough

Lancaster city and Columbia Borough remain at odds with the Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission over who gets to decide where gas companies place their meters in historic districts, after the state Supreme Court on Thursday issued a ruling in the PUC's favor.

The Supreme Court decided against the municipalities' argument that the commission has failed to regulate where gas companies place their meters — inside or outside historic homes. The municipalities say the PUC gives too much control to gas companies in determining meter placement, which can affect the aesthetic of a historic community.

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Restaurant Inspections - Columbia Borough - April 26, 2024

Black Olive Family Diner, 1506 Lancaster Ave., Columbia, April 18. Pass. Open beverage containers for personal consumption were on a shelf at the mechanical dishwasher and the other (twist-cap variety) on a food preparation table. Food employees preparing food not wearing beard covers. Raw beef and raw liver stored above raw fish in the small cooling unit. Raw chicken stored above tubes of raw beef in the walk-in cooler. In-use knives stored between table edges or between tables, an area not easily cleanable and sanitized. Tilapia, vacuum-packed and received frozen, in the small cooling unit is completely thawed and still in original packaging, which is not a proper thawing method according to package instructions. Time in lieu of temperature being used in the food facility to control ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous foods (raw eggs) without written procedures or documentation to verify disposition of food. Old food residue on the slicer. Opaque residue on the deflector plate of the ice maker.

Andy's Market Inc., 310 11th St., Columbia, April 17. Pass. Food employees in the front preparation area wearing bracelet and watch. Food employees in the front and back food preparation area not wearing a beard cover. Thirteen packs of Woodland All American Jerky being offered for sale from a facility that is not federally inspected. Raw shell eggs stored above ham in the reach-in cooler in the back food preparation area. The hand-wash sink in the front area was blocked by many boxes and not accessible at all times for employee use.

Griddles Malt Shoppe, 315B Locust St., Columbia, April 17. Pass. No violations.

Our Lady of the Angels School/Holy Trinity Church, 404 Cherry St., Columbia, April 17. Pass. An irreversible registering thermometer or thermal labels are not available for monitoring the rinse temperature of the mechanical dishwasher. Old food residue on the can opener blade.

Revised Agenda - Columbia Borough Council Meeting - April 25, 2024

 

The meeting packet is HERE.

COLUMBIA BOROUGH CODE DEPARTMENT REMINDERS | Columbia Borough Police Department

https://lancaster.crimewatchpa.com/columbiapd/10552/post/columbia-borough-code-department-reminders 

First block of North 6th Street closed Thursday, April 25, 2024

 

The first block of North 6th Street, from Locust to Avenue H, is closed Thursday, April 25, for tree removal.

Lancaster Lebanon Habitat for Humanity dedicates new homes in Columbia - One United Lancaster

https://oneunitedlancaster.com/nonprofits/lancaster-lebanon-habitat-for-humanity-dedicates-new-homes-in-columbia/ 

VIDEO: Town square fountain comes roaring back!

 

Polls are open in Lancaster County for the 2024 primary election

Lancaster County's polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.

If you don’t know where your polling place is, visit www.vote.pa.gov. Under the “Voting in PA” tab, click on “Voting at a Polling Place,” then click on “Where’s my polling place?” to get to the online lookup tool. Enter your home address, and the website will tell you the street address of your polling place and give you the option of getting directions.

Watch "PARANORMAL LOCKDOWN inside MY HAUNTED MANOR" on YouTube

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Deeds Recorded - Columbia Borough - April 22, 2024

The estate of Margaret M. Leschke conveyed property on a public road to George Jr. Leschke for $1.

Joshua Jenkins and Cassandra Barrett conveyed 407 Poplar St. to Cameron Flemmens and Christina Marie Arnold for $262,000.

Riehls Taste of Lancaster County LLC conveyed 236 S. Second St. to Valley View Capital LLC for $105,000.

Jay C. Moyer and Kelly Annette Libby Moyer conveyed 138 Sixth St. to Corey S. Halterman for $145,000.

Raymond L. Hinkle and Sandra L. Hinkle conveyed property on a public road to Jillian Black for $239,900.

Hinkle & Murray Investments LLC conveyed property on a public road to Alan H. Cherkin for $245,000.

Headstone cleaning at Mount Bethel April 27, 2024

 

Mount Bethel to showcase works of Janette Toth-Musser

When Mount Bethel Cemetery hosts its annual art exhibit this year, a prolific local artist will be in the spotlight.

The work of Janette Toth-Musser will be showcased during Columbia's Fourth Friday, April 26, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the cottage on the cemetery grounds, 700 Locust St., Columbia. The exhibit, which is free to attend, and which will feature light refreshments, will also be open on Sunday, April 28, from 2 to 4 p.m.

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About Town - April 21, 2024

 This week's photos of Columbia

(Click/tap on photos to see larger, sharper images.

What's this? An illegal alien? Notify council immediately!

He was hanging out at the Columbia Computer & Gaming Company.

Beings of all shapes and sizes are welcome there.

Go HERE for more information.

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Heavy reading at Laurel Hill Cemetery

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This panel, with wires exposed, may have been open for quite some time. It's located at North 5th Street and Avenue F.

Despite the label, UGI said it wasn't theirs. So did PPL.

There was an open padlock hanging on the side.

Thanks to Chief Ryno the issue got resolved.

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It's spring, and flowers are in bloom.

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Members of the Game Commission maintained a falcon watch this week.

According to a spokesman, they were concerned that the bridge inspectors might disturb the nest. Apparently, the parent was "on the eggs."

Here are the inspectors on the Columbia end of the bridge.

Also on the bridge, USGS was checking the river water, as it does periodically.

Here are some of the instruments used, including the fish-shaped vessel for collecting water.

This debris got stuck a short distance down from the bridge.

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Big dog

Curious cat

CHiPS

The Columbia Historic Preservation Society

41 at the mural

Trailers on Bridge Street

Tollbooth Antique Warehouse

And Tollbooth Lumber Warehouse

Some wheels, as well

Meanwhile in the historic district

Renovations at 1280 Franklin Street

A new gate at the Ridge Avenue property?

Walking tall

Leaving town quickly 

Going . . .

Going . . .

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Fallen cycle

Cycle with passenger

Streaming

Evidence of much air traffic

Don't mess with these two.

More artists in town . . .

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A landscaper removed the bushes at Columbia Presbyterian.

The remains of three houses recently demoed on the 400 block of Cherry Street.

Just hanging out

A new pole dancer

Five spaces

Despite the sign, some visitors still can't find the trail. 

A tractor trailer coming up the lower part of Mill Street. The driver might have been confused by the detour that was put in place recently.

Easter is still hanging on along Route 441.

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