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After an army of oversized loads, curbing is crushed - but who pays?

 

A intermittent caravan of well over a dozen oversized loads (large modulars on flatbeds) passed through Columbia during the past week, heading west on Route 462. In the process, the curbing at the corner of North 5th and Chestnut was severely damaged. The question now is, Who pays to repair the damage? Columbia Borough has traditionally held that the owner of the adjacent property is responsible for maintaining sidewalks, curbs, etc.

Norfolk and Western 611 rolls through Columbia on its way to Strasburg

The Norfolk and Western 611, also known as the "Spirit of Roanoke" and the "Queen of Steam" rolled through Columbia shortly after noontime today, after leaving Enola late this morning. Assisted by a diesel locomotive and accompanied by several cars, the steam-powered 611 was on its way to the Strasburg Rail Road, where it will be on display. (It was previously in Strasburg in the fall of 2019.) The locomotive was restored in 1982 and 2015.

 

Peregrine Falcon Watch - Be on the lookout!

 

Agenda - Columbia Borough Council Meeting - May 25, 2021

 The agenda includes a public hearing for the O'Lions liquor license transfer (Level Up).

Download the meeting packet HERE.

Agendas differ for joint meeting of council and school board

 Columbia Borough Council and the Columbia Borough School Board will hold a joint meeting on Monday evening, May 24, 2021. However, agendas for the two bodies are not consistent, as shown below:

Joint meeting agenda from Columbia Borough website.

Joint meeting agenda from Columbia Borough School District website

The Susquehanna gets a shot of shad Saturday afternoon

The Susquehanna got a shot of shad Saturday afternoon at Columbia River Park. The fish were released from a large tank, and in less than a minute the mission was accomplished. The Fish and Boat Commission often stocks the river at Columbia. Last September, eels were released from the same location. (See the two photos at the end of this post.)
 

Eels were released at the boat ramp last September: