Leaf collection will be back on schedule this week. Pickup fell behind due to paving and a day off on Election Day. Two collectors are now scheduled to be in operation.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Council buys replacement police car
Columbia Borough Council approved the purchase of a 2015 Ford Police Interceptor for $25,251 to replace Unit #4 that was totaled in a collision last month. Insurance will pay $20,435, with the balance coming from the 2015 Columbia Borough Budget. The equipment from the original vehicle was not damaged and will be transferred.
Shown above is the police vehicle that was totaled in a collision on October 13 while an officer was responding to a call.
Doug's Tree Service to cut River Park trees
After considering several bids, Columbia Borough Council approved the hiring of Doug's Tree Service to cut dead and dying trees at Columbia River Park at a price not to exceed $14,000. The trees slated for removal have been spray-painted with orange dots and will be cut in the near future. New trees are scheduled to be planted in the spring.
ADA to nowhere?
At tonight's council meeting, a citizen mentioned this ADA sidewalk access leading to . . . railroad tracks? The structure is located at a pedestrian crossing at Front and Walnut and is part of the Route 441 bypass project.
Susquehanna is now BB&T
Susquehanna Bank on the 300 block of Locust Street is now BB&T. The sign shown above was installed last Friday morning (the borders of which still need to be painted). Employees received orientation on new procedures over the weekend. The bank is open for business today under the new name.
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