Agenda - HARB Meeting - October 12, 2022

 

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PA Court limits utilities' power to place gas meters in historic districts

The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission allowed private natural gas companies too much power in deciding the placement of meters in historic buildings and districts, a state appeals court ruled Tuesday.

In an opinion by PA Commonwealth Court Judge Anne E. Covey, the court granted municipalities' application for summary relief, stating that the relevant section of the PUC's regulations "constitutes an unconstitutional delegation of legislative authority, and is unenforceable."

The decision was filed in Pennsylvania Commonwealth Court on October 11, 2022.

Three municipalities - Lancaster City, Carlisle Borough, and Columbia Borough had joined forces in a suit against the PUC, contending that the commission allowed utility companies to place meters anywhere around homes and properties without consulting owners.

In December 2017, Columbia Borough Council voted to join the suit at a cost not to exceed $20,000.

It's unclear at this point how the decision will affect the location of meters that were already installed.

"Sallie Anne: a Very Special Soldier" at the Library- Wednesday, October 12

 

Deeds Recorded - Columbia Borough - October 10, 2022

Justin D. Robitaille and Brenna J. Robitaille conveyed 16 N. Fifth St. to Robitaille Investments LLC for $1.

Ronald R. Murray, Sandra N. Murray and Mary H. Neal conveyed 156 S. Fifth St. to Lancaster County Land Bank Authority for $47,000.

Justin D. Robitaille and Brenna J. Robitaille conveyed 14 N. Fifth St. to Robitaille Investments LLC for $1.

Justin D. Robitaille and Brenna J. Robitaille conveyed 20 N. Fifth St. to Robitaille Investments LLC for $1.

Justin D. Robitaille and Brenna J. Robitaille conveyed 18 N. Fifth St. to Robitaille Investments LLC for $1.

Elijah R. Galeano and Sasha Galeano conveyed 556 Union St. to Melissa Ceparano for $183,500.

Robert V. Kelly, Vivian S. Kelly and Robert Kelly conveyed 852 Spruce Street to Donald L. Hanes for $185,000.

Esh Custom Homes LLC and Benuel Esh conveyed property on a public road to Noe Zaragoza Santiago and Solmarie Mercado Delgado for $235,000.

Samuel O. Gingerich and Catherine L. Gingerich conveyed 331 Cherry St. to Discover Columbia LLC for $331,000.

Chester E. Weaver Jr. conveyed 523 Walnut St. to Chester E. Weaver Jr., Cindy A. Weaver, Tiffany N. Howard Kreider and Tiffany N. Howard Kreider for $1.

Borough of Columbia conveyed property on a public road to Eric P. Droege Jr. and Heather K. Droege for $53,100.

Two injured in vehicle accident at 3rd & Chestnut

 

Emergency personnel responded to a two-vehicle collision at North 3rd & Chestnut Monday night, October 10. Both vehicles sustained front end damage. Two people were transported from the scene by ambulance.

Columbia Qwik-Med pharmacist accused of giving customers extra pills, submitting fraudulent claims

A Lancaster County pharmacist was charged last week after investigators say he gave customers extra pills and submitted fraudulent pharmacy claims.

Richard Boahene, 40, is the owner of Qwik-Med Pharmacy in Columbia. A criminal complaint alleges he gave extra pills and changed the doctor's prescription.

Investigators also said he got money from medical assistance for prescriptions that were not received by the patients.

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Agenda - Columbia Borough Council Meeting - October 11, 2022

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