Inside the Borough Manager Contract: Salary, Benefits, and Questions for Taxpayers

The employment contract for Columbia Borough Manager Jack Brommer offers a detailed look into compensation, benefits, and the structure of leadership inside borough government. While much of the agreement follows standard municipal practices, several provisions stand out—raising important questions about transparency, long-term financial impact, and how leadership transitions are handled in Columbia. A Transition That…

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Columbia Planning Commission Pushes Zoning Overhaul Forward with New State Support

Columbia Planning Commission Pushes Zoning Overhaul Forward with New State Support March 17 may have been St. Patrick’s Day, but Columbia’s luck came in the form of momentum.At 7 p.m. sharp, the Columbia Borough Planning Commission opened its meeting with tradition—a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance—before getting straight to work on decisions…

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A Night at the Town Meeting: Three Hours, Full Crowd, Big Conversations, and a Whole Lot of Community Spirit

Tonight’s town meeting was one of those rare gatherings where Columbia showed its full potential — a packed room, active voices, and three solid hours of neighbor‑to‑neighbor engagement. And honestly? It was refreshing. Starting With Accountability and an Honest Question Early in the evening, I, took a moment to offer a sincere public apology to…

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GUN SAFETY EVENT – COLUMBIA MARKET HOUSE

GUN SAFETY EVENT – COLUMBIA MARKET HOUSE SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12, 2024 The Columbia Borough Police Department and BeSmart for Kids organization invite you to join us on Saturday, October 12, 2024, from 9 AM to 11 AM at the Columbia Market House for a crucial gun safety presentation. The event will kick off with a formal presentation at 9:00 AM, followed by an open session where officers will be available until 11:00 AM to answer any questions. Attendees can also receive free gun locks to promote safe storage and prevent accidents. Come and be a part of this important initiative to ensure the safety of our community. For more information, visit CRIMEWATCH®.

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😂 ColumbiaPa.online Daily Docket Round‑Up

March 25, 2026 — Extended “Lancaster County Law & Disorder” Edition All information pulled directly from the official docket sheets. 🚗 Traffic Troubles & License Lore Matthew Joseph Roman Docket: MJ‑02103‑TR‑0000488‑2026Charge: Operating a vehicle without an inspection stickerOffense Date: 03/24/2026Agency: Columbia Borough PoliceMatthew chose the bold strategy of driving inspection‑free. Unsurprisingly, the police disagreed. Henry…

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Editorial: Columbia Borough’s Finance Turmoil Demands Real Accountability—and a Clear Plan to Fix It

Editorial: Columbia Borough’s Finance Turmoil Demands Real Accountability—and a Clear Plan to Fix It Columbia Borough’s finance office has become synonymous with churn. Since late 2020, the borough has lost accountants and finance managers in rapid succession, with the most recent resignation announced at the December 2025 council meeting. Each departure arrives with scant public…

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Ethan Byers’ Data Center “Band-Aid”? Critics Say Proposed Ordinance May Simply Move Development Across Town

By Jesse Sweigart | The Columbia Chronicle A proposed zoning ordinance authored by Columbia Borough council member Ethan Byers is being promoted as a measure to remove data centers from the former Columbia Airport property. But a closer look at the ordinance raises an important question: Does it actually stop data centers in Columbia, or…

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A Community Thank You to Columbia Borough’s Street Department

A Community Thank You to Columbia Borough’s Street Department The readers of ColumbiaPa.online would like to extend a sincere and heartfelt thank you to the Columbia Borough Street Department for their outstanding work during the recent winter storm. This storm brought heavy snowfall, bitterly cold temperatures, and strong winds, creating difficult and hazardous conditions across…

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Saving Columbia’s Forgotten Dungeons: Rick Fisher’s Mission to Preserve History

Saving Columbia’s Forgotten Dungeons: Rick Fisher’s Mission to Preserve History Beneath the bustling streets of Columbia, Pennsylvania, lies a hidden piece of American history—a series of six crumbling, windowless cells known locally as the Market House Dungeons. Built in 1836, these subterranean chambers were originally intended as storage for market vendors but were later converted…

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Columbia Borough Council Meets Tonight; Residents Encouraged to Attend

By Jesse Sweigart Columbia Borough Council will hold its regular meeting tonight at 7:00 p.m. in the Paul W. Myers Council Chambers, where members are expected to consider a variety of community, infrastructure, financial, and administrative matters. The meeting is open to the public and provides residents an opportunity to hear directly from borough officials…

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Pennsylvania Rings in 2026 with New Laws You’ll Probably Break Before February

Pennsylvania Rings in 2026 with New Laws You’ll Probably Break Before February ColumbiaPA.Online — January 1, 2026Happy New Year, Pennsylvania! While you were busy making resolutions you’ll abandon by next week, Harrisburg was busy making rules you’ll probably ignore by tomorrow. Here’s what’s new for 2026—and why you might want to read this before your…

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PennDOT Seeks Public Comment on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program

Help Shape the Future of Transportation in PA: Shapiro Administration Seeks Public Comment on Statewide Transportation Improvement Program Pennsylvania travelers are invited to comment on state transportation plans through June 30. ​Harrisburg, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) encourages Pennsylvanians to review and comment on the draft 2027 Statewide Transportation Improvement Program (STIP). The 2027 STIP is…

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