Columbia 2040: Borough's new comprehensive plan emphasizes walkability, revitalization, tourism - One United Lancaster

It had been nearly three decades since Columbia Borough had a new comprehensive plan.

That changed on Tuesday night, with borough council voting to adopt Columbia 2040, an all-new comp plan that charts a course for the next 20 to 25 years.

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https://oneunitedlancaster.com/government/columbia-2040-boroughs-new-comprehensive-plan-emphasizes-walkability-revitalization-tourism/ 

Columbia Borough Police Department Reports for August 2023

 

Traffic shift planned on Wright’s Ferry Bridge between York-Lancaster Counties

From ABC27

PENNSYLVANIA (WHTM) — PennDOT announced on Tuesday that traffic is expected to be shifting at the median barrier project on the Wright's Ferry Bridge, which connects York and Lancaster Counties.

According to PennDOT, weather permitting, the work will be performed from 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. Sunday through Thursday nights beginning on Sunday, Oct. 1. Traffic will be restricted to a single in both directions. Two lanes of traffic will be open in both directions during the non work hours.

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https://www.abc27.com/news/traffic/traffic-shift-planned-on-wrights-ferry-bridge-between-york-lancaster-counties/ 

U.S. Marshals look for four wanted men in Pennsylvania

From WTAJ - www.wtaj.com

PENNSYLVANIA. (WTAJ) — United States Marshals are searching for four Pennsylvania men, including one wanted for homicide.

U.S. Marshals released wanted posters of four men from Harrisburg who are wanted for charges including homicide, attempted homicide, and federal violations.

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https://www.wtaj.com/news/regional-news/u-s-marshals-look-for-four-wanted-men-in-pennsylvania/ 

Agenda - Columbia Borough Council Meeting - September 26, 2023

 

The meeting packet is HERE.

Two car break-ins reported on Locust Street

 

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Two car break-ins occurred some time Sunday night near 4th & Locust. Reports were made to the police around 8 o'clock this morning.

Council looks at using a public relations firm to handle emergencies

PR firms: Council members talked about using a public relations firm on an on-call basis to handle an emergency — without having to pay a monthly fee.

More: President Heather Zink said via phone Sept. 21 the Feb. 3 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio is an example of why the borough would have a public relations agency available.

Quotable: “In the case of a catastrophic event, we might need help,” Zink said Sept. 21. “We don’t want to pay a retainer, though.”

Background: The borough previously paid York-based Gavin a monthly fee but voted 5-2 not to renew that contract in May 2022.

Details: President pro tempore Todd Burgard presented costs for three public relations firms, including Gavin, to council members. Each would charge on an as-needed basis. He suggested researching and adding three additional companies to that list for the next council workshop.

[Source: LNP/LancasterOnline]