today’s news and information gleanings from here and there!

Quote for today… “The leaders in this town need to proposition the state & let them know the boro can no longer afford its own school district.A $20+ million budget to graduate 65 kids. Terribly inefficient.” – Commenter about the Columbia Borough School District’s budget announcement post at Cole Umber’s Website.

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• In anticipation of the Joint Borough Council/Municipal Authority Meeting which will be held on Tuesday, May 27, 2014 at 6:00pm at the Susquehanna Fire Company located at 10th and Manor Streets, Columbia, PA, citizens may want to be familiar with the FINAL REPORT and RECOMMENDATION of the Columbia Ad Hoc Committee for the LASA Acquisition of the Columbia Sewer System.

• Craigslist has removed the post, but here’s the article: “Harrisburg man posts message on Craigslist to ‘thank’ bicycle thief” – FOX43

• GRANT award: “Borough of Columbia, $25,000. Funding will be used to determine the best uses and develop a maintenance/operation plan for the soon to be completed Trail and Park Services Building at the borough’s River Park.  The grant will also provide funding for the purchase of furniture and interpretive displays.” – LancasterOnLine

• “Troubles with veterans’ health care” – Editorial, The New York Times

• “If your pet has a taste for made-in-China jerky treats, it’s time to stock up.” – BloombergView

• Couple of jobs in Columbia (one with the School District; one, with the Borough) in this week’s Merchandiser