COLUMBIA SPY

Property owners and critics have said the meters are a “desecration” and are being installed without any input from property owners. "If you have a historic property, you should have some say … as to what someone puts on your property," said Columbia Mayor Leo Lutz, who is supporting an ordinance for the borough to join the "intergovernmental agreement." MORE: http://lancasteronline.com/news/pennsylvania/lancaster-takes-step-toward-lawsuit-over-gas-meter-placement-columbia/article_253a50b0-d937-11e7-9b64-cf103fc5838e.html

Dog owners could face fines and even jail time for tethering their pets for longer than half an hour in temperatures below 32 degrees (or above 90 degrees in the summer), according to a  law that went into effect in August . MORE: http://www.ydr.com/story/news/2017/12/04/new-pa-law-makes-illegal-leave-dogs-outside-freezing-weather/919136001/

This is the post that's hard to write.  Due to our construction, the library must CLOSE altogether between January 2 and May 19.  We will have Bookmobile service twice per month:  on the second Tuesday (11 AM to 1 PM) in front of St. John's Church and the fourth Saturday (9 AM to noon).  Lisa and Ed Miller will man the Bookmobile.  Computers will not be available but wi-fi is always available at McDonalds and Burger King.  We are looking for another source of public PCs and I'll let you know if one is available.  If you have specific questions regarding holds, etc. please PRIVATE MESSAGE me your email and I will send you detailed directions.  If the Bookmobile doesn't work for you, the closest libraries are Mount Joy and Mountville.  You may also stop by any time in December to get more info.  Please do not ask questions via Facebook; call 717-684-2255 or email me (my email is on our website)  I know this is a major inconvenienc...

DECEMBER 4, 2017 During the week of Thanksgiving, Officers with the Columbia Borough Police Department conducted multiple enforcement details in conjunction with the "Click It or Ticket" mobilization effort. The enforcement efforts resulted in Officers issuing 38 citations. Citations were written for the following violations: 16 Speeding violations, 10 Adult Seat Belt violations, 4 Suspended License violations, 1 Insurance coverage violation, 7 other violations. Drivers are reminded that seat belt use is required under Pennsylvania law. Source: Columbia Borough Police Department LINK