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Gayle Johnson | For LNP. Meeting, Feb. 23. What happened: Council members failed to choose a replacement for a vacant council seat, rescinded their previous decision on a public relations firm, and decided to upgrade the inner workings of the clock at Borough Hall. Vacant seat: Council members interviewed three applicants and, after more than an hour of discussion, no candidate received a majority vote. Ryan Sexton, a truck driver and veteran, and mechanic Peter Stahl each received three yes votes from the six-member council. Chris Misciagna, a nurse, received two yes votes. Discussion: Council President Heather Zink noted that Sexton, who lives in the first ward, would bring additional voices into council. Currently, three council members live in the sixth ward, two live in the fourth ward and one lives in the seventh ward. Council member Todd Burgard recommended Stahl because the applicant expressed enthusiasm for the proposed purchase of the McGinness airport property. What's ne...

Despite several tries, Columbia Borough Council still could not fill the seat left empty by the recent resignation of councilwoman Pam Williams. Three applicants - Ryan Sexton, Peter Stahl, and Chris Misciagna - showed up for interviews for the position Tuesday night but were not chosen. Randy Fletcher, who had also submitted a letter of intent, asked that his application be rescinded, according to council president Heather Zink. After the six councillors flung questions at the three, several motioned to choose applicants for a vote, as follows: Sharon Lintner made a motion to consider Chris Misciagna, but didn't receive a second. Todd Burgard made a motion for Peter Stahl, but also did not receive a second. Howard Stevens motioned to choose Ryan Sexton. Again, no second. After all motions failed, borough solicitor Evan Gabel told council that it has 30 days to make an appointment and suggested making a decision at its March 2 work session. Gabel noted that council could not acc...

The plastic comes down one of the world's oldest major river systems in alarming volumes and relentless waves after each high-water event. But that doesn't discourage the 57-year-old John Naylor, who for the last four years has filled his canoe once or twice a week with plastics retrieved from the shallows, banks and shores. MORE: https://lancasteronline.com/sports/one-mans-quest-to-remove-trash-from-the-susquehanna-river-one-canoe-full-at-a/article_4f77e538-7090-11eb-9b10-8f08d4334e7a.html?utm_medium=social&utm_source=email&utm_campaign=user-share  

The estate of Peggy Lee Ressler Huber Mahoney, The estate of Peggy L. Huber, The estate of Peggy Lee Huber, Debby H. Wells, Paul R. Huber and Jeffery A. Huber conveyed property on Poplar Street to Kondaur Capital Corp. and Matawin Ventures Trust Series 2020-1 for $10. Frederick E. Elslager and Alice M. Best conveyed property on a public road to James C. Horn Jr. for $130,000. Joann M. Fritz conveyed 450 Avenue I to Samuel E. Esh for $73,000. Robert K. Emel conveyed property on a public road to Robert K. Emel and Michelle B. Emel for $1. Jonette R. Hall and Jonette Rose Russo conveyed property on South Sixth Street to Jonette Rose Russo for $1. Katelin J. Droege and Katelin J. Hess conveyed 59 S. Sixth St. to Cody Gray and Jenna Behrens for $210,000. [Source: LNP]

 

Here's a look at the municipal building,  aka Borough Hall. The town clock is on council's meeting agenda for this Tuesday, because the clock mechanism needs to be replaced. Also on the agenda are several items related to the possible purchase of the McGinness Airport property, namely $144,000 in environmental studies, even though at least one such study was done in 2017. If the results of the studies are found to be satisfactory, the borough (we, the taxpayers) will most likely purchase the property, the most recent asking price of which was $1,495,000. Here's another "outside" clock. This one's out along Route 462. [Note: Due to a Google glitch, some photos refuse to center on the page.] This snowman has a clock, too. Let's hope this signifies time running out for winter weather. Flags at the Buddhist temple on South 2nd He can see clearly now. The stitching is tearing again, revealing what lies beneath. We should always know what lies beneath. Columbia ...