[Not renovating the library] is bizarre. The Dow closed up over 10% yesterday, so maybe it’s not the end of the world after all! I guess if it doesn’t involve High and huge public grants it just doesn’t get done. Or maybe the timing of a key go/no go decision was bad. I feel sorry […]
Month: October 2008
Home Rule initiative a sham
The proposed “home rule” charter’s limited provision for “citizen initiative and referendum” is nothing more than a false promise. This particular proposed “home rule” charter includes far too many exclusions and limitations to make this concept effective. For example, consider this passage from the proposed “home rule” charter: *Section 6.02 Subjects of Initiative. a. Each […]
INTELLIGENCER JOURNAL
In “Library says no to quick fixes”, the Intell reports: “The Board of Trustees of the Lancaster Public Library, by a 6-to -2 vote Tuesday, opted to forgo a quick renovation of the aging facility by the end of 2009, hoping to undertake a more comprehensive upgrade at some future date.” WATCHDOG: The report was […]
Gray withdrawns gun ordinance pending state court rulings
When Lancaster Mayor Rick Gray first proposed an ordinance a few weeks ago to penalize gun owners who do not report missing firearms in a timely manner, he exuded a brazen confidence about setting an example and challenging the state to do the same – almost challenging opponents to try and stop him. But after […]
Board scraps plans to renovate library
After over an hour of spirited discussion, the Board of Trustees of the Lancaster Public Library voted 6-2 to reject Board President Karen Haley Field’s proposal that the library move forward with a renovation-only plan as opposed to its earlier intention to both renovate the existing building and add a two story, 18,000 square foot […]
Gray issues statement refining, clarifying position on streetcars
Following questioning from concerned citizens and from NewsLanc at the October 14 meeting of City Council and his public statement at that meeting that the streetcar on display at the corner of Chesnut & Prince Streets is “public art,” Mayor Gray on Tuesday read into the record the following statement, of which NewsLanc has obtained […]
What’s happening around Lancaster this week?
On Sunday, November 2nd, the instrumental ensemble Trans Siberian Orchestra comes to the Giant Center in Hershey. The concert is at 3:00 p.m. Tickets start at $39.50. Visit http://www.hersheypa.com/events/giant_center for further information. On Tuesday, Oct. 28 at 5:00 p.m., “Find out how public art can play a key role in creating a vibrant community in […]
Drivers must stop for pedestrians in cross walks
NewsLanc received the following clarification from a representative of the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation in response to our difficulty in determining from the Drivers Manual the law concerning pedestrians standing in cross walks: I am responding to your recent inquiry regarding crosswalks and crosshatches. On page 39 of our Pennsylvania Driver’s License manual it states […]
County reaches 1,000 preserved farms
Lancaster County has reached a milestone. At their weekly Wednesday meeting, the County Commissioners are expected to approve the expenditure of $686,320 in county money to preserve 259.83 additional acres of land on three area farms. With this action, Lancaster County will have preserved 1,000 farms, totaling just under 80,000 acres. Preservation is achieved when […]
Favors Home Rule
I’m voting for Home Rule. Five commissioners are better than three. The provision for referendums is very important – no more convention centers, Conestoga View real estate giveaways, or ill-conceived YICs. Also – more efficient, less political management of county government. Power to the people!
Library’s renovation in balance
The Board of Trustees of the Lancaster Public Library will meet at 4:00 PM today, Tuesday, to decide whether to move ahead with plans to fully renovate and upgrade the building or to postpone the project for several years until sufficient funds can be raised to both renovate and expand the facility. A state Keystone […]
Misaligned elevator shaft costs LCCCA $86,000
The base for an elevator shaft within the Convention Center has been misaligned, Executive Director of the Lancaster County Convention Center Authority Kevin Molloy announced Monday night. A hole drilled for a freight elevator shaft is nine inches off, Molloy said. The error has resulted in an $86,000 change order to re-drill and correct the […]
Armstrong comes through with $3M grant for Convention Center
State Sen. Gib Armstrong has committed $3 million in contingency funds for the struggling convention center. Chairman of the Convention Center Authority Board, Art Morris, said that Armstrong finally promised the funding in a phone conversation between the two on Monday afternoon. The $3 million will be granted specifically to the Convention Center Authority and […]
Lehigh Valley Convention Center shuttered
I was in Easton over the weekend. I spoke to a colleague who is a principle player in the Lehigh Valley Revitalization group. She mentioned that the new Lehigh Valley convention Center has been shuttered, and the Sands has halted plans for the hotel to adjoin the new casino on the Bethlehem Steel site. FYI, […]