[LNP | LancasterOnline] Columbia Borough takes 2 steps toward transforming property into McGinness Innovation Park

When: Columbia Borough Council meeting, Sept. 24.

What happened: The borough took two additional steps to transform the McGinness Airport property into the McGinness Innovation Park. Council members first expressed interest in creating a technology center and then selling it in 2017, but the borough abandoned the idea until 2020, according to previous council meeting minutes.

First step: Council members voted to record the final subdivision plan with new property deeds for the 41.4-acre technology center and a 14.5-acre recreation space now that the Lancaster County and Columbia Borough planning commissions have given their approval.

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POLICE CHASE ENDS AT 2ND & LOCUST FRIDAY NIGHT

 

According to eyewitness reports, several Columbia Borough police vehicles chased a vehicle south on 3rd Street to Locust Street at about 7 p.m. Friday. Reportedly, the vehicle jumped the curb in front of Hinkle's Restaurant as it turned down Locust Street to 2nd Street. Police pulled the vehicle over and apprehended the driver at the corner of 2nd & Locust. The vehicle was then towed from the scene. During the chase, several pedestrians were walking in the area due to Fourth Friday events. The vehicle is shown on the corner in the video. No further information is available at this time.

[LNP | LancasterOnline] Veterans Memorial Bridge will close for 15 minutes tonight (9/26) for interim repairs

The Veterans Memorial Bridge between Columbia in Lancaster County and Wrightsville in York County will be closed for about 15 minutes tonight, starting at 7 p.m., according to the state Department of Transportation.

Tonight's closure is needed so a contractor can install jacks beneath the Wrightsville side of the bridge. Delays are expected.

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Steven Kaufhold sworn in as Columbia borough manager

Steven Kaufhold, accompanied by his wife, was sworn in as Columbia's new borough manager by Mayor Leo Lutz at Tuesday’s borough council meeting.

Steven Kaufhold was sworn in as Columbia's new borough manager at Tuesday’s borough council meeting. Also, council voted to name Kaufhold as sectetary/treasurer for the borough.

Council had voted to hire Kaufhold as borough manager at its September 10, 2024 meeting, contingent on background check and drug screening, at a starting salary of $100,000/year.

Kaufhold was code compliance manager for Columbia Borough from January 2017 to January 2019. According to his résumé, he was more recently project manager/estimator for Lancaster County Housing & Redevelopment Authorities.

Kaufhold replaces former borough manager Mark Stivers, whose resignation was announced in June 2024.

Create Columbia accepts donation for town square

Nora Motter Stark, a board member of Create Columbia, accepts a $250 donation from Rob Kedney on Tuesday for the town square project. Kedney is associated with Thrivent, a not-for-profit financial services organization. The funds will be put towards maintaining the town square. There will be a ribbon cutting for Thrivent this coming Friday at 470 Locust Street. 

Agenda - Columbia Borough Council Meeting - September 24, 2024

The meeting packet is HERE.

2 seats now vacant on Columbia Borough School Board

When: Columbia school board meeting, Sept. 19.

What happened: The Columbia Borough school board now has two vacancies to fill, after Business Manager Keith Ramsey announced the resignation of board member Michael Burke.

More: The board dismissed former board member Ryan Sexton at its Sept. 3 meeting, due to six unexcused absences.

Next steps: The district has 30 days to fill the two vacancies. Interested Columbia residents who are at least 18 years of age and have resided in the borough for at least one year can visit the website for more information and to apply for a position. Letters of interest may be delivered to the school district office by 3 p.m. on Sept. 27, after which candidates will be interviewed and selected at the Oct. 1 committee meeting. The appointed individuals will serve through Dec. 1, 2025.

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